What Has Changed in Vietnam Investment Law 2014? | ANT Lawyers

The new Investment Law 2014 announced by Vietnam Government on December 26th, 2014 has come into effect on July 1st, 2015. The new law introduces changes which include more opening policies for foreign investors to establish and set-up businesses in Vietnam.What makes foreign investors hesitate to invest and set-up business in Vietnam? The administrative problems and lack...

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Simplifying the Procedure for Foreigner to Reside in Vietnam | ANT Lawyers

 For foreigners wishing to come to Vietnam to work and reside temporarily, they need to either set-up a company in Vietnam or work for others. The owner of the company does not need a work permit but still need to apply for temporary residence card. However, the foreign employee will need the employer to sponsor the work permit in Vietnam before applying...

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Q&A on Cosmetics Regulations in Vietnam | ANT Lawyers

 There have been a number of questions arisen after the Webinar on Cosmetic Regulations in Vietnam on May 27th, 2015 and we would like to address those questions as following: 1. Has Vietnam fully implemented the ASEAN Harmonized Cosmetic Directive (ACD)? Yes. Vietnam authorities regularly issue official letters giving instructions and guidance to Department of Health...

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Foreigner Can Buy House in Vietnam | ANT Lawyers

As investment in properties oversea is a big decision, it is suggested the investor consult with real estate lawyer in Vietnam to help checking the eligibility of the developer, the construction permits and other legal documents granted for the project. It is important to review the transaction documents in regard to deposit agreement, sales agreements and other agreements...

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Report the Demand to Use Foreign Workers in Vietnam | ANT Lawyers

 In order to manage the usage of foreign workers in Vietnam, the Vietnam state authority has requested employers to provide explanation for such need to use foreign workers. This will be the preliminary procedure before applying for work permit in Vietnam then temporary residence card in Vietnam for foreigners.  The report of demand to use of...

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Criminal Record Card in Vietnam | ANT Lawyers

 Criminal record cards or Police check provides criminal or judicial information about a person in Vietnam.  The Vietnam law on criminal record governs the process to obtain the criminal records cards. Accordingly, to obtain the Criminal Record cards in Vietnam, the applicant must apply at the provincial/ municipal Justice Department in Vietnam.  For foreigners residing...

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How Foreigners Could Marry Vietnamese Wife? | ANT Lawyers

 When a foreigner marrying a Vietnamese, this is cross cultural marriage with challenges and complexity in relationships which could be legally difficult. The Vietnam laws on Marriage and Family on marriage and family relations involving foreign elements provide legal grounds to avoid false marriages to gain citizenship or conduct human trafficking. The following should...

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Recognize Father for Child in Vietnam | ANT Lawyers

 How to Recognize Father or Mother for a Child? It is a legal requirement in Vietnam to register the recognition of father, mother of a child regardless the child’s parents are married or not. Such recognition shall be made on the newly issued birth certificate of the child. The recognition of the father, mother protects the legal rights of all involved parties....

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Procedure to change birth certificate in Vietnam | ANT Lawyers

 How to Change Name on Birth Certificate in Vietnam? Changing family name, middle name, first name are considered changing civil status.  Due to different reasons that an individual needs to change his/her name or his/her children’s name on the birth certificate. Such changes are civil status changes governed under the Law on Civil status. However, not every case...

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How to Legalize Birth Certificate in Vietnam? | ANT Lawyers

 How to Legalize Birth Certificate in Vietnam? Legalize birth certificate is the authentication of signature and stamp on the birth certificate issued by the foreign country or organization in order for that document to be recognized and used in Vietnam. In principle, the Vietnam State authorities only accept considering birth certificate that has been legalized, unless...

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Child Adoption by Foreigners | ANT Lawyers

Presently, there are many foreign people want to adopt a Vietnamese. Besides, the law of Vietnam also has strict regulations for child adoption by foreigners.First is the adoption of specific child by foreigners. The Adoption Act 2010 defined that the Vietnamese residing abroad and foreigners permanently residing overseas are allowed to adopt specific child in the following...

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