Lawyers are an important part of society and it is necessary to know about the lawyers that you may need while you are living in different parts of the world. A lawyer will help in many financial and personal matters and they are important because they give the best advice that will help to get rid of any problem that you are facing.
No matter in which country you are in, it is sure that you will be a lawyer in times of need. So today, we are going to talk about Lawyers in Vietnam and how important they could be for foreign investors, individuals or expatriates in Vietnam. Let’s see what the Vietnam country is and how you can get a lawyer for different purposes in Vietnam.
Why are Vietnamese lawyers important for foreigners ?
Vietnam is a southeastern country that is officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The country is the easternmost country of the Indochinese Peninsula. The country has around 96.2 million people living in it and as of the 2019 census, it is the 15th most populated country in the world. The country shares its border with China, Laos, Cambodia via land, the country is known to share its border with Thailand through the Gulf of Thailand and with Indonesia and Malaysia through the East Sea.
Over the last ten years, many foreigners have immigrated to the country to do business, find work or make investments. Some of them have married, divorced, and used lawyers for assistance in personal or professional matters. Lack of language skills, changing regulations for foreigners and certain difficulties make the use of lawyers very useful for many expatriates.
What to ask a lawyer about in Vietnam ?
Whether you live in Vietnam or outside Vietnam there are certain cases in which you might require the help of a lawyer. If you are in Vietnam, you might require a lawyer for property issues, marriage, or divorce issues. If you are outside Vietnam, then also you might need a lawyer in case you are planning to buy property in Vietnam or invest in any company in Vietnam.
In this video interview, Guillaume from Movetoasia asked Minh from BLawyers Vietnam (law firm) some questions to learn more about law in Vietnam and how lawyers can deal with foreign-related cases. Mostly, lawyers will help to handle issues such as :
- business matters : incorporating companies, licensing, providing legal advice on business structure, contracts, employments, dispute settlement, IP, getting work permit and TRC for foreigners;
- personal matters : marriage, divorce, inheritance, asset giving, having children in Vietnam;
- Vietkieu and Vietnamese origin people for citizenship papers.
If you want to learn more about international law firms and local Vietnamese lawyers in Vietnam, you can check this article from Movetoasia to avoid problems and get personalized advice.
Marriage and Divorce in Vietnam
In case you are living in Vietnam as a foreigner and you would like to undergo a marriage with an individual, in that case, you may require a lawyer. The lawyer will take care of the proceeding for the marriage registration and he/she will also be supportive for collecting fully the required documents. There are many specialized marriage-lawyers in Vietnam that you can reach out to get more help on specific marriage related matters.
18,000 Wedding Of Vietnamese and Foreigner each year (Ministry of Public Security’s statistics) @ Image: vietnam-immigration.org.vn
This situation may work in reverse also. If due to any reason, you want to separate from your married life, and get divorced, then you would need a divorce lawyer. He or she will also take care of all the court proceedings and will decide a way in which you two can be separate from your married life. A divorce lawyer will also settle the alimony that you two have required to pay each other. Many lawyers in Vietnam handle divorce settlement, you can approach any one of these to get your work done. They will help you to do all that’s needed and will take their fees in return from you.
Foreign Investment lawyer in Vietnam
If you are a foreigner living overseas or even being in Vietnam, you may want to invest some of your money in any sector of the Vietnam economy such as opening your own business. As there are a lot of regulation, licenses to obtain and obligations to follow for taxes purposes, it is always recommended to work with an experienced lawyer who is aware about the main concerns and can help you through the all process.
There were 117 countries and territories with valid investment projects in Vietnam
Things can be really different from how it is handled in your own country and the language barrier can make it even more difficult, that’s why it is often advice to deal with a third party such as a lawyer to help you figuring out how things work, take shortcuts and avoid mistakes. If you wish to invest in any company in Vietnam, then the first thing that you would require is a lawyer. A lawyer can advise on the type of business you plan to launch, check for the updated regulations and go through the incorporation process with you.
A foreign investor cannot just put their money in any company they like. They are to go through a cycle where they are required to follow. The government has specified some rules and regulations which any investor has to follow in case they wish to invest in Vietnam. A foreign investment lawyer will help you to go through all these proceedings easily. He will make sure to complete all the formalities so that the person may easily invest in the company without any problem.
To do this you can either hire an individual lawyer who will undertake every proceeding or you can hire some company lawyer who will do so. The better option is to go for the latter one as they have more experience and sense than the individual lawyer. An experienced investment lawyer will be able to wrap the things faster and will make sure that the investor is easily able to invest in the company which they are looking for. The charges of the company lawyer will be more than the individual lawyer however if you are an investor, then the money isn’t a concern for you.
Buying properties in Vietnam as a foreigner – Viet kieu
If you want to buy any property in Vietnam, you will get some restrictions as a foreigner or Viet kieu. If you manage to get Vietnamese citizenship, you can own houses or get land use right that’s why for Viet kieu, getting helped by a lawyer to be able to acquire a Vietnamese citizenship may be a great thing to do. If you are a foreigner and want to get involved into a property construction, getting the help of a lawyer would also benefit you from his expertise and be trouble-free.
Vietnam’s property market
Apart from buying property, a lawyer is also needed for other matters of property such as selling the property or dividing the property based on inheritance or will. So, whether you deal with any matter of the property, a lawyer is always needed.
Lawyer during & after this specific Covid time
During these difficult times of border closed for foreigners who do not have valid reason to come to Vietnam (in particular by obtaining employment contracts), consulting a lawyer who is able to advise you on sustainable and effective solutions is even more relevant.
A good lawyer should be able to take care of all these problems easily without any problem. Our advice: meet different people, internationally renowned law firms as well as less famous lawyers to get a clearer perspective, get different options, know the current rates and be able to make your choice and choose a lawyer you feel comfortable with.
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Source: Vietnam Insider