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Running a successful and sustainable business in Vietnam means that your business must comply with all related accounting and tax laws and regulations in the country. The most important part that you have to pay attention to for accounting law compliance is the deadlines. Missing the tax and accounting deadlines will jeopardise your business tremendously. …
A great number of people, particularly foreigners, are setting up their own English language centers in Vietnam. It is not hard to see why — there are more and more Vietnamese aspire to learn and master English, making English language centre a huge business when it comes to starting a business in Vietnam. The majority …
When talking about starting a business in Vietnam, it would be a good idea to start a travel business. According to the Tourism Annual Report published by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in 2018, there was a 19.9 % increase of international visitors in Vietnam compared to the previous year, with a total global …
A rapid evolution in Vietnam’s cosmetic industry cannot be denied. There is a growing number of Vietnamese middle-class population, which leads to the substantial growth of the cosmetic market as demand for cosmetics, especially in personal care and beauty products, has increased over the last few years in Vietnam. This rapid evolution has appealed to …
Foreign contractor tax (FCT) is a specific kind of tax in Vietnam. The tax applies to foreign contractors, entities or individuals, who perform business activities and receive income in Vietnam. FCT is not a separate tax but it combines corporate income tax (CIT) or personal income tax (PIT) and value added tax (VAT) for the …
There are plenty of English teaching opportunities in Vietnam and the country is considered one of the most popular ESL teachers hubs in the world. Therefore, it is relatively easy to get a job as an English teacher in Vietnam, particularly for native English speakers. In addition to the abundant career opportunities, the cost of …
Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP or Decree 15 was announced effective on March 20, 2019 by the government regarding foreign investment in the vocational education sector in Vietnam. This recently issued regulation has introduced new requirements for foreign investors with detailed instructions on Vocational Education and Training (LOVET). This regulation is expected to bring in more foreign …
Starting an e-commerce business or online business for your small business in Vietnam is as challenging as it is exciting. E-commerce is one of the biggest sectors globally and it contributed to US$2.3 trillion in sales all over the world in 2017. The sales amount is forecast to hit a shocking US$4.5 trillion by 2021. …
When it comes to doing business anywhere across the globe, including Vietnam, mid-level managers play important roles in an organisation’s operation such as retaining employees, resolving resolution, staffing, etc. Their roles are so critical that they can determine the success rate of a project. Unfortunately, hiring mid-level managers is also one of the biggest recruitment …
Since the economic reform, Vietnam has taken massive steps to open up many opportunities of international trade, import export activities and investment. Over the years, the country has also become of member in ASEAN Free Trade Area and WTO. Furthermore, Vietnam has also signed 7 regional and bilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with other countries …
The land rights in Vietnam can be complex for many people, especially for first-time foreign investors. Unlike other countries, lands in Vietnam are often owned by people conjointly and regulated by the Vietnamese government. With that being said, people are not allowed to own land legally in Vietnam. In other words, if they are interested …
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) issued Decision 632/QD-LDTBXH on 4 May 2019. This decision addresses the changes of employment procedures governed by MOLISA. For employers, it is critical to understand your responsibilities and opportunities when recruiting and hiring workers and be aware of changes in work permit processes in Vietnam. This …