Retail is a rapidly growing economic sector that offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs. However, the retail industry must also adhere to many conditions to operate legally and is subject to strict legal regulations due to the frequent transactions involved. Therefore, to help business owners confidently develop their business, the Outsourced Legal Compliance Service Package for retail companies has been introduced.
Legal Documents Regulating the Activities of Retail Companies
- Law on Enterprises 2020;
- Decree No. 01/2021/ND-CP on Business Registration;
- Civil Code 2015;
- Commercial Law 2005.
Services Included in the Outsourced Legal Compliance Service for Retail Companies
1. Consulting, Reviewing, and Guiding Compliance with Retail Business Conditions, Including:
- Conditions for Business Operations: Permits required for retail business activities;
- Fire Safety Conditions for Retail Companies;
- Retail Product Conditions;
- Notification/Registration of Retail Business Website;
- Trademark Registration for Retail Business.
2. Reviewing and Drafting Employment Contracts – Social Insurance Policies for Retail Companies
- Guidance on Drafting Employment Contract Templates: Permanent employees, part-time employees;
- Review of Terms in Employment Contracts;
- Consulting on wage regulations, salary scales, salary tables;
- Registering Unit Codes, Reporting Labor Increases/Decreases;
- Registration for social insurance benefits and bonuses.
3. Developing and Reviewing Various Service Contracts for Retail Companies, Such As:
- Office lease contract;
- Deposit contracts;
- Purchase and Sale Contracts, etc.
4. Consultation and support for periodic reporting:
- Labor Utilization Reports;
- Quarterly Tax Reports, Annual Financial Reports, Statistical Reports, etc.
5. Consulting and Supporting the Fulfillment of Corporate Tax Obligations (Revenue, Expenses, Salaries, and Various Taxes):
- Determining Taxes Due, Tax Calculation Methods, and Tax Rates;
- Guidance on Invoice Issuance: How to Record Input and Output Invoices;
- Personal income tax: for permanent staff and part-time staff.
6. Guidance on Preparing for Inspections:
Reviewing and Preparing Relevant Documents, Such As:
- Legal documents: business licenses;
- Business documents: labor contracts, service contracts, etc.
7. Participating in company meetings and contract signings
Lawyers may travel or participate directly in contract negotiations between the company and customers, partners, or suppliers to provide legal opinions and perspectives.