Jenny Pham
@jennyphamau1111
English expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
19
About me
English
Lives in Hanoi
Registration: 02 September 2015
Activity
Help with procedure to notify government mother company address change by GuestPoster115
Anyone can shed some light to if mother company moved to a new address; do we have to change address on the Vietnam business license? If so; what documents do we need to make this change? Thanks so much in advance.
Yes, you need to change address to comply with Vietnam laws. You will need to provide Request for change (as per form provided by dept of planning and investment), copy of legal document of the company. However, it is suggested to consult with ... Read More
Importing Branded perfumes into Vietnam- formalities / taxes??? by Chlnchow
Hi, Any kind soul here have any idea per subject? the know-how, the taxes involve, etc. Thanks, Wayne
Well, importing is trading which is a special business. You need to register business, then apply for trading license. For cosmetics, you need to register cosmetics before importation...this is a lengthy process and should ask for help from ... Read More
Notary Public in Hanoi for international documents by Pablo Raul
Does anyone know of or recommend a Notary Public who can officially stamp documents issue aboad? My embassy doesn't provide this service, so I'm hoping to be able to have docs stamped/authenticated here. The bureaucracy of permit ...
probably not possible...Vietnamese notary do not like English documents....Cheers, Jenny Read More
What papers are required abroad to legally marry in Vietnam? by Canuck2014
Hi. I am from Canada and will be returning to Vietnam end of the year to get marry. What documents are required from my home country to be legally marry in Vietnam? Thanks.
marriage...it depends on the department of justice where your fiance come from officially...if the age gap is large, that could be issue. seek help from marriage lawyers in Vietnam. Cheers, Jenny Read More
Need Urgent Guidance Information on Vietnam Criminal Record by janin
Hi Friends If One has stayed for more than 6 months in Vietnam he has to get Vietnam Criminal Record from HCMC Deparemtent of Justice in HCMC. Is it true. And, if yes, what is the address. Someone said it is on Pasteur Street. One of my ...
Applying for Criminal Record in Vietnam is tricky, especially when you already left Vietnam. Yes, it will be Department of Justice but issue is that they will ask for local police's records...then you need to visit the local police and they ... Read More
Can foreigners register a business in Vietnam by MegaMettle
Hi everyone I am foreigner and had married a Vietnamese woman. I had built a business under her name as the Vietnam Law at that time do not allow foreigners to register a business. My wife is now filing for a divorce through the court here and ...
Take consideration to share business with wife, girlfriends...business is business and let emotion be a separate part....Get help from lawyers in Vietnam and they could assist to advise best business structure, ownership and others. Cheers, Jenny Read More
Vietnam Expat: Need birth certificate: Mother never registered. by citius
Hi everyone, I was born in Long Xuyen Vietnam in 1978 and my mom left shortly after. She never registered my birth and left on a boat to come to the United States. I need a birth certificate and I've contacted the consulate, but they said ...
My friend is a refugee and parents lost all papers when leaving Vietnam, now residing in Denmark. She was born in a northern province. She is now applying for immigration into US and they ask for Birth certificate. She had to hire a lawyer in ... Read More
Business Visas and work permits.... by Rob29
Hi all, Could anyone tell me the difference between a work permit and a business visa? Are you required to have both? Thanks as always!
Work permit allows you to work for a certain companies. Business visa allow you to visit Vietnam and look for opportunities...You could not work for a company in Vietnam (and earn salary in Vietnam). Once you have work permit, you could apply for ... Read More
Buying land in Vietnam by fish323
I realise that expats are allowed to buy property, but what are the restrictions on buying land? Cheers
Foreigners acquiring properties in Vietnam is under strict regulations...When you plan to put down a significant investment, seek help from lawyers in Vietnam (in private, not with your wife/girlfriends...). Better be safe then sorry. Cheers, ... Read More
Work permits could be made easier, ( lol ) by bluenz
Vietnam Work Permit Headaches Look Set to Ease August 7, 2015 Vietnam - Labor Law annual demand, exemption, expert, foreigner, health certificate, police record, renewal, vietnam, work permit Manfred Otto By Giles Cooper, Manfred Otto, and Nhan T. ...
That is the straight ways. Talk to a lawyer in Vietnam if you need help with formalities, they might have solutions. Cheers, Jenny. Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
Cant tell which is better...just which one would suit you most. Hanoi offers local characters with feeling. HCMC offers western style. Expat normally like to experience Hanoi for its difference....if you have to choose a place to work and live, ... Read More
Family Law and Foreigners by MegaMettle
The Family Law of Vietnam is full of loopholes that many Vietnamese spouse (both man and woman) use it to take away from the foreigner all that the foreigner had worked for whilst in Vietnam. It all stems from the law that foreigners are not ...
The foreigners need to seek opinions from lawyers in Vietnam (in private) before making significant investment, or spending money on properties especially the properties with registration of ownership like apartments, cars...Cheers, Jenny Read More
Real Estate Lawyer by mihumihu
Anyone recommend a Vietnames Lawyer who can deal with a an over due real estate project? Purchased an apartment about 2 years ago and the apartment is now late in turning over, and now seems has to stalled and is way past there turn over date. Want ...
Mike, wonder why you run into that problems as you are foreigner and high chance you could not buy an apartment now...Check out for help from lawyers in Vietnam. Cheers, Jenny Read More
Transferring A Work Permit by melinda13
I am considering breaking my contract for another offer and am wondering how that will affect my work permit. Will I have to re-do all of the paperwork or can the name of the employer just be changed? Thanks for any insight into this.
Note that work permit should be sponsored by employer. If you change employer, all documents need to be changed or the employer need to apply work permit in Vietnam for you again. Cheers, Jenny Read More
Where to register a new Vietnamese business by lostvietdreamer
Hello, does anyone know the Vietnamese name of the government agency where a Vietnamese person can register a new business? Thank you
You could do it yourself by visiting the department of planning and investment and stay in the queue...alternatives is to seek help from lawyers in Vietnam or use a law firm in Vietnam. You have to pay but your time costs anyway! Cheers, Jenny. Read More