FLAT Legal Journal
The same capital faces completely different legal risks in Vietnamese logistics, education or energy. This article builds a 4-layer sector legal-risk assessment framework — from absolute prohibition to…
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A Business Cooperation Contract (BCC) lets foreign investors cooperate with Vietnamese partners without establishing a new legal entity. When should a BCC be used instead of a joint…
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In which cases is an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) terminated? How must investors liquidate the project, and how are land and assets handled? This article comprehensively analyses Article…
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Can a delayed investment project have its schedule extended? How many times, and what dossier is required? This article analyses the schedule-extension mechanism under the Law on Investment…
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Foreign experts and managers are the two most common worker groups at FDI enterprises in Vietnam — from plant directors and CFOs to high-tech engineers. For them to…
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Hiring a foreign expert to work at an FDI enterprise in Vietnam used to mean passing three gates: posting the job for Vietnamese workers, obtaining a separate approval…
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One of the first questions foreign investors ask when coming to run a business in Vietnam is: “Do I need a work permit?” The answer depends on your…
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Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs) are a favored model for FDI manufacturers setting up factories in Vietnam, thanks to a near “separate zone” tax regime: duty-free imported materials, no…
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When a foreign investor receives dividends, loan interest, or royalties from Vietnam, that income can be taxed twice: once in Vietnam (where the income arises) and once in…
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How long can an FDI enterprise lease land in Vietnam? When can the lease be extended and under what conditions? This article explains in detail under the Land…
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