Legal Update – CBI LAW

The key reform under Vietnam’s Investment Law 2025: Simplifying outward investment procedures

The Law on Investment 2025 marks a significant reform in simplifying procedures and perfecting the legal framework for investment, particularly outward investment activities. Recently, Decree No. 103/2026/ND-CP was promulgated and took effect on April 3, 2026, detailing these provisions. A notable highlight...

Procedures for establishing foreign-invested economic organizations under the Law on investment 2025 – Key highlights

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The Law on Investment 2025 officially came into effect on March 1, 2026, marking important changes to the regulatory framework governing foreign investment in Vietnam, particularly with respect to procedures for establishing foreign-invested economic organizations. One notable reform is the reordering of...

Incentives and benefits of converting a household business into an enterprise

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In the context where the State is promoting the development of the private economic sector, household businesses converting into enterprises are entitled to various important incentives relating to taxes, fees, and development support. Such conversion not only enhances competitiveness but also establishes...

Key points to note regarding the new regulations on the peer-to-peer lending mechanism

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As from 1 July 2025, Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 94”) on the regulatory sandbox mechanism in the banking sector comes into effect. One of the key issues attracting significant attention under Decree 94 is the peer-to-peer lending (“P2P lending”) solution. This is...

5 new points enterprises need to note from 1 July 2025

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Decree 168/2025/ND-CP (effective from July 1, 2025) provides detailed regulations on business and household registration. This Decree aims to simplify procedures, increase online registration and create more favorable conditions for businesses to enter the market. Let’s find out with us through the...

New regulations on foreign labor management in Vietnam

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Decree 219/2025/NĐ-CP (effective from August 7, 2025) provides detailed regulations on the management of foreign workers, replacing Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP with several noteworthy new provisions. Let’s explore these changes together through the infographic below.