The import and export activities of goods and necessities have been very vibrant. In January 2024, the total value of imports and exports nationwide increased by 7.5% compared to December 2023. This indicates that the import and export business sector has significant development potential. However, the import and export business is subject to the regulation of numerous legal documents and must meet many business conditions. The Outsourced Legal Compliance Service for import and export companies has been developed to help business owners focus on their business operations without worrying about the legal aspects for their companies.
Legal Documents Regulating the Activities of the Import-Export Company
- Law on Enterprises 2020;
- Decree No. 01/2021/ND-CP on Business Registration;
- Civil Code 2015;
- Commercial Law 2005;
- Customs Law 2014.
Tasks in the Outsourced Legal Compliance Service Package for the Import-Export Company
1. Advising on All Issues and Guiding Compliance with Import-Export Business Conditions
- Business Activity Conditions: Business licenses for import-export operations;
- Fire Prevention and Fighting Conditions for the Import-Export Company;
- Conditions for Import-Export Goods;
- Notification/Registration of Import-Export Business Website;
- Trademark Registration for Import-Export Business.
2. Guiding the Drafting and Reviewing of Employment Contracts – Social Insurance Policies
- Consulting and Guiding, Drafting Sample Employment Contracts for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees;
- Reviewing agreements 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. Consulting, Reviewing, and Guiding the Drafting of Various Service Contracts
Building and reviewing various types of contracts such as:
- Office lease contract;
- Deposit contracts;
- Import-Export Service Provision Contracts, etc.
4. Consulting and Supporting the Implementation of Regular Reports for the Import-Export Company
- Labor Utilization Reports
- Quarterly Tax Reports, Annual Financial Reports, Statistical Reports
5. Consulting and Guiding the Implementation of Corporate Tax Matters (Revenue, Expenses, Salaries, Taxes)
- Determining Types of Taxes the Company Must Pay, Tax Calculation Methods, and Tax Rates;
- Consulting on invoice issuance? How to record input and output invoices?;
- Personal income tax: for permanent staff and part-time staff.
6. Guiding and Supporting Tasks for Welcoming Inspection Teams
Reviewing and Preparing Documents Related to the Inspection Team, 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.
