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Articles from 2016
Editorial notes published in 2016, newest first. Back to the latest articles.
- Vietnam TPP agreement: what the signing means for firms
The Vietnam TPP agreement was signed in February 2016 but is not yet in force. Here is what it could mean for exporters and investors, and what is pending.
- Vietnam e-commerce registration for online sellers
Vietnam e-commerce registration explained: which online sellers must notify or register with the trade ministry, and the steps to follow.
- Vietnam business etiquette for first meetings
Vietnam business etiquette for a first meeting: how to greet, use names and titles, exchange cards, arrive on time and show respect.
- Vietnam minimum wage regions: how to find your zone
Vietnam minimum wage regions explained: the four zones under Decree 122/2015, the 2016 monthly rates, and how an employer checks which zone applies.
- Vietnam Civil Code 2015: what changes from 1 January
Vietnam Civil Code 2015 takes effect on 1 January next year. A plain guide to what changes for company contracts, security interests and loan interest.
- Vietnam VAT rates explained for small business owners
Vietnam VAT rates are 0, 5 and 10 percent. See which goods fall in each band, how input credit works and when refunds are possible for small firms.
- Vietnam corporate income tax rate of 20 percent
The Vietnam corporate income tax rate is 20 percent from 1 January 2016, down from 22 percent. See what it means for your tax bill.
- Vietnam work permit rules for foreign managers
Vietnam work permit rules under Decree 11/2016/ND-CP: who counts as a manager, expert or technician, and what papers a work permit file needs.
- Vietnam investment registration certificate explained
The Vietnam investment registration certificate: what it is, who needs one under the new Law on Investment, and how it differs from the enterprise certificate.
- Vietnam company types: LLC, JSC and partnership
Vietnam company types compared: LLC, joint stock company, partnership and private enterprise under the 2014 Law on Enterprises.
- Tet holiday business closures in Vietnam: plan ahead
Tet holiday business closures start around 8 February 2016. A plain checklist for shipping, payroll and contact gaps, based on the 2012 Labour Code.
- Vietnam business visa types for first-time visitors
Vietnam business visa types under the 2014 entry law: DN, LĐ, HN, ĐT and DL codes, how long each lasts, and what papers you need.