Restaurants and Cafés are a very popular business field and are chosen by most people to start their own business. However, operating in the food and beverage service industry requires compliance with numerous legal regulations due to its direct impact on consumer health. The Outsourced Legal Compliance Package for Restaurants and Cafés is designed to help our clients confidently operate their businesses without concerns about legal issues.
Legal Documents Governing the Operation of Restaurants and Coffee Shops:
- Law on Enterprises 2020;
- Law on Food Safety 2010;
- Decree No. 17/2020/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of Decrees Related to Investment and Business Conditions in the Field of State Management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
- Decree No. 115/2018/ND-CP on Administrative Penalties for Food Safety Violations;
- Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP Guiding the Law on Food Safety;
- Circular No. 31/2023/TT-BYT Regulating the Authority to Revoke Food Safety Certificates under the Management of the Ministry of Health.
Tasks in the PPCTN Package for Restaurants and Coffee Shops:
1. Consultation and Review of Compliance with Business Conditions for Restaurants and Coffee Shops:
- Physical Facilities Requirements: Layout of the kitchen according to the one-way principle, arrangement of storage, sanitation areas, restrooms, etc.;
- Personnel Requirements:Health check-up certificates from district hospitals;blood tests, urine tests, etc.;food safety training, etc.;
- Input Material Requirements: Purchase contracts, invoices, food safety permits, self-declaration of products, etc.;
- Operational Requirements: Food sample retention and 3-step inspection logs, waste management, etc.;
- Fire Safety Requirements for Restaurants and Coffee Shops;
- Website Notification/Registration for Restaurants and Coffee Shops;
- Trademark Registration for Restaurants and Coffee Shops;
- Other Legal Issues Related to the Business Field.
2. Review and Draft Employment Contracts – Guidance on Administrative Procedures Related to Social Insurance
- Consulting on Drafting Employment Contracts;
- Reviewing Contractual Agreements;
- Drafting Employment Contract Templates for Permanent and Part-Time Employees;
- Guiding Wage Regulations, Salary Scales, and Payroll;
- Registering Unit Codes, Reporting Labor Increases/Decreases;
- Registering Social Insurance Benefits.
3. Drafting and Reviewing Service Contracts for Restaurants and Coffee Shops:
Creating and Reviewing Various Contracts Related to Restaurant and Coffee Shop Operations, Such as:
- Lease Agreements for Premises and Business Locations;
- Food and Raw Material Purchase Agreements;
- Service Provision Agreements for Dining Services, etc.;
- Other Contracts Arising During Operations.
4. Consultation and Support for Regular Reporting Requirements:
- Labor Utilization Reports;
- Quarterly Tax Reports (4 Quarters);
- Annual Financial Reports;
- Statistical Reports, etc.
5. Consulting on Tax Issues for Restaurants and Coffee Shops:
- Types of Taxes and Tax Rates (Food and Beverage Taxes) for Restaurants and Coffee Shops;
- Invoice Issuance Procedures: How to Record Incoming and Outgoing Invoices;
- Personal Income Tax: For Permanent and Part-Time Employees.
6. Personal Income Tax: For Permanent and Part-Time Employees.
Reviewing and Preparing Documents for Inspection Visits:
- Legal Documents: Business licenses, food safety certificates; contracts, raw material invoices, etc.;
- 3-Step Food Inspection Logs;
- Other Relevant Documents.
7. Participating in Meetings and Contract Signing Sessions for Restaurants and Coffee Shops:
The Attorney May Travel or Attend Directly for Contract Negotiations between the Restaurant or Coffee Shop and Clients, Partners, or Suppliers to Provide Legal Opinions and Perspectives.
