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FULL COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES FOR FOREIGNERS WHO ARE WORKING IN VIETNAM
Foreign employees in Vietnam may enjoy a lot of incentives regarding tax, visa and administrative procedures. However, the foreign employees shall be also complied with the local laws and regulations to avoid and prevent the risks in advance.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR FOREIGN EMPLOYEES IN VIETNAM
Foreigners who are working in Vietnam shall be complied with the local labor laws and regulations to avoid any issues and violations, keep a good standing working history in Vietnam. The required procedures foreign employees in Vietnam shall keep in mind that:
- Visa.
- Work permit | Labor contracts | Employment records and relations.
- Temporary residence card.
- Personal income tax.
- Culsorompy insurances.
- Rights and obligations of the Chief of representative office and Legal representatives in Vietnam.
- Update and apply new laws and regulations on representative office and expat.
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