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When it comes to "trade unions", many businesses often immediately think of the 2% trade union funding or the procedures that need to be carried out. However, the difference between enterprises with trade unions and enterprises without trade unions lies not only in costs or procedures. The presence or absence of a trade union also affects how businesses resolve labor disputes, protect the interests of employees and build a stable working environment. So what are the advantages and limitations between these two models? Let's find out in detail in the article below.

The Law on Personal Data Protection has recently come into effect, and many small business owners in Vietnam are wondering whether a company with only a few employees is required to prepare impact assessment dossiers, appoint dedicated personnel for personal data protection, or obtain any licenses or approvals. This article by Lexsol summarizes the key legal issues that small enterprises should understand to ensure full and proper compliance.

Lexsol Law Firm is pleased to announce the establishment of a strategic partnership with ECONOMIQ Group – a Malta-based specialized  advisory firm with extensive experience in the implementation of Malta migration programmes. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in enhancing Lexsol’s capacity to deliver cross-border legal services while providing clients in Vietnam with comprehensive, transparent, and internationally compliant Malta migration solutions.

Foreign-invested language centers in Vietnam are governed by a multi-layered legal system, including investment, enterprise, and education laws. Foreign investors must simultaneously comply with market access conditions and sector-specific operational requirements. This legal framework shapes the entire process of establishment, licensing, and operation of language centers, as analyzed in detail below.

FDI enterprises engaging in retail business in Vietnam are subject to strict regulatory control over business conditions, scope of operations, and licensing mechanisms under specialized laws. Correctly determining the retail business model, foreign-invested capital structure, and applicable licenses is decisive for the legality of the entire business operation.

Compulsory social insurance has been expanded to cover non-salaried enterprise managers effective July 1, 2025 - a legal change that directly affects the personnel structure and finances of thousands of enterprises in Vietnam. This regulation applies regardless of whether the enterprise manager receives any remuneration, as stipulated in the Law on Social Insurance 2024, specifically as follows.

For foreign-invested enterprises (FDIs), the repatriation of profits abroad is a lawful and recurring activity. However, this process is subject to strict regulation under Vietnamese law, particularly in relation to taxation and foreign exchange control. Failure to comply with applicable regulations may expose enterprises to various risks, including refusal of transactions by banks, administrative penalties, or unexpected tax liabilities.

A Will is a legal document expressing an individual's intent regarding the disposition of their assets to others after their demise. Therefore, prior to drafting a Will, the testator must pay particular attention to the conditions ensuring its legal validity. This ensures that the contents are executed in accordance with the testator’s wishes while mitigating potential disputes and legal risks in the future.