CHANGE OF PURPOSE OF USE FOR IMPORTED SAMPLE GOODS

CHANGE OF PURPOSE OF USE FOR IMPORTED SAMPLE GOODS Our company imported sample products to Vietnam, but now we want to sell them to our customers.  I would like to ask if we can sell samples like that? If so, do we need to follow any procedures? Answer: Pursuant to Clause 10, Article 16, Law […]

FRANCHISING

Question: Our company is located in Ho Chi Minh City and operates in the food service industry. We have also registered our trademark. Currently, we aim to expand to other provinces and cities in the country by franchising to other parties. Could you please advise on any conditions required for our catering service and if […]

The Global Minimum Tax (GMT) will be officially applied in Vietnam from January 1, 2024

Global Minimum Tax

On November 29, the National Assembly officially passed the Resolution on Global Minimum Tax (GMT). This Resolution will take effect from January 1, 2024, applicable from the financial year 2024.  The Global Minimum Tax is a tax proposed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), requiring corporations and multinational enterprises with over €750 […]

Objection to trademark registration application

Objection to trademark registration application

I detect that there is a trademark filed in Vietnam that is similar to my Vietnamese granted trademark. If I request an opposition to the grant of a trademark on that trademark application, is there a time limit? Yes. According to Article 112a. 1 of the Intellectual Property Law 2022, effective from January 1, 2023, […]

Decision No. 3038/QD-BKHCN

Decision No. 3038/QD-BKHCN

Announcement of newly issued administrative procedures and abolished administrative procedures in the field of intellectual property within the scope of management functions of the Ministry of Science and Technology On December 18, 2023, the Ministry of Science and Technology issued Decision No. 3038/QD-BKHCN on announcing newly issued administrative procedures and abolished administrative procedures in the […]

Circular 22/2023/TT-BTNMT

RESOURCES - ENVIRONMENT

Funds determine the system of statistical indicators and statistical reporting regimes of the natural resources sector and environment On December 15,2023, The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment issued Circular 22/2023/TT-BTNMT regulating the system of statistical indicators and statistical reporting regime for the natural resources and environment sector. Accordingly, the system of statistical indicators for […]

Instructions for signing medical examination and treatment contracts with health insurance

1.Instructions for signing medical examination and treatment contracts with health insurance

1.Instructions for signing medical examination and treatment contracts with health insurance On December 12, 2023, Vietnam Social Insurance issued Official Dispatch No. 4195/BHXH-CYST on instructions for signing health insurance medical examination and treatment contracts. Accordingly: +Continue to sign the Health Insurance Medical Examination contract according to the instructions of Vietnam Social Insurance +Content of health […]

Time of invoicing tax fees charges

Tax-fee-charge

Announcement of amended and supplemented administrative procedures in the field of land belonging to scope of state management functions of the  Minister of Natural Resources and Environment On December 15, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued Decision No.3873/QD-BTNMT on the announcement of amended and supplemented administrative procedures in the field of land […]

Management of road transport activities through border

TRANSPORTATION

Management of road transport activities through border On December 13, 2023, the Minister of Transport issued Circular No.  37/2023/ TT-BGTVT on the management of cross-border road transport activities. Accordingly : Means of transport across borders must have valid, valid documents and present them to competent authorities upon request. Drivers crossing the border must carry valid, […]