The Vietnamese government has issued Decree 69/2018/ND-CP (“Decree 69”) to regulate the temporary import and re-export of goods in Vietnam. The two major stipulations focus on Vietnamese traders processing goods for foreign merchants and the time limit for temporary import and re-export of goods. Decree 69 is already in...
In 2017, the Vietnamese government passed numerous laws which are going to come into effect in 2018. The laws primarily focus on sectors such as banking, agriculture, trade, and tourism. Most of the laws aim at improving the investment climate and reducing complexities in doing business in the country.
Laws in...
Vietnam recently announced new rules governing the management of medical devices.
From January 1, 2019 – all medical devices sold in Vietnam will require approval by local authorities. Previously, the assessment of the risks and classification of medical devices by international qualified bodies were recognized by the government of Vietnam.
Government...
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health (MoH) issued Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BYT (Circular 01) on January 18, 2018, regarding regulations on labelling of pharmaceutical products. The Circular 01 will replace current regulation Circular No. 06/2016/TT-BYT (Circular 06) and will be in effect from June 1, 2018.
The recent Circular includes guidelines regarding:-
Labels...
Vietnam has issued Decree 09/2018/ND-CP (Decree 09) regarding conditions on the establishment of retail outlets by a foreign-invested enterprise (FIEs). Effective as of 15 January 2018, the decree aims to provide a more transparent framework for foreign investors in the retail sector.
FIEs have to meet certain conditions with regard...
The government has come up with an online tax refund project which will be put in place in 13 municipal tax departments and further expanded the following year. The 13 areas include Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Da Nang, Can Tho, Quang Ninh,...
By continually issuing favorable policies and incentives aimed at attracting inflows, and deciding to decrease the country’s corporate income tax levels to 20 percent from January 1, 2016, it is clear that Viet Nam’s government is intent on taking a proactive approach to foreign direct investment. Enterprises and individuals...
In 2018, the Vietnamese government passed several new and amended laws which are going to come into effect in 2019. The laws primarily focus on wages, environmental projects, food industry, rural development, cybersecurity, and administrative procedures.
Labor
Minimum Wage
According to Decree No. 157/2018/ND-CP, the regional minimum wage in Vietnam as of January...
On August 23, 2018, Vietnam issued Decree 108/2018/ND-CP on business registration, which amended the previous Decree 78/2015/ND-CP. Decree 108 has simplified the procedures for business registration and will be in effect from October 10, 2018.
New provisions
Company stamp
A new clause has been added under Article 4, according to which enterprises...
Once an investor has set up their trading company within Viet Nam, it is important that their workers gain a strong understanding of the country’s import and export regulations and procedures. Below we lay out the key takeaways that companies must be aware of before starting their trading activities in...