Hiring and employing foreign experts in Vietnam requires businesses to complete all legal procedures related to work permits, visas, and temporary residence cards while complying with regulations on the use of foreign labor. Proper and timely execution not only ensures lawful employment but also enhances the enterprise’s credibility and professionalism.
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Advisory on recruitmentAnalyze the need for foreign experts, job descriptions, and individual profiles to assess suitability, identify the necessary type of permit, and outline the required legal procedures.and employment of foreign workers.
Prepare and file applications for the approval of foreign labor positions with the relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and project timelines.
Guide businesses and foreign employees in preparing full documentation such as judicial records, diplomas, health certificates, etc., and represent them in submitting applications for new, renewed, or reissued work permits.
Advise on procedures for obtaining company/labor visas, converting visa purposes, and applying for temporary residence cards for foreign employees and their accompanying family members, while directly coordinating with immigration authorities.
Set up systems to track document expiration dates, provide timely renewal alerts, and assist with related procedures to ensure foreign employees remain legally employed in Vietnam.
Provide information on personal income tax obligations, mandatory social insurance (if any), and bilingual labor contracts; advise on handling legal matters related to termination, position changes, or internal transfers of foreign experts.
Selecting the appropriate partner is paramount; it not only ensures corporate compliance but also enables the enterprise to achieve sustained advancement. At CFT, we are dedicated to generating substantive value and providing management depth, thereby facilitating transparent, secure, and sustainable operations for businesses operating in Vietnam.
We commence by accurately understanding the client's business objectives and desired outcomes. This allows us to precisely identify the core issue requiring resolution and mutually define the scope of work from the outset, ensuring every step is purposeful and adds measurable value for the client.
We explicitly specify the necessary information required from the enterprise, adhering to the principle of minimalism and ease of preparation. We avoid requesting redundant or confusing information. Each document serves a distinct purpose, enabling the business to reduce administrative burden and enhance coordination efficiency.
We construct the most suitable solution tailored to each operational model, along with a transparent roadmap, specific timelines, and concrete costs, clearly established from the beginning. Our approach is 'intentional optimization' – ensuring clarity, logical coherence, and measurable value creation.
Throughout the execution process, we proactively provide progress updates, manage potential risks, and handle emerging issues to ensure seamless implementation. The enterprise is relieved from the burden of coordinating multiple parties—all operational responsibilities are centralized to a single point of contact, guaranteeing efficiency and consistency.
The outcomes are delivered on time with all necessary documentation, official records, and essential guidelines. Following the handover, we continue to monitor, support, and optimize operations in alignment with the real-world context—ensuring the service value extends beyond mere completion of administrative files.
We guarantee that every step of your business deployment in Vietnam adheres to strict standards, regulatory compliance, and accuracy, ensuring outcomes that deliver both legal correctness and genuine economic value.
We are committed to absolute transparency regarding information, processes, and fees. All terms and conditions are clearly stipulated and mutually agreed upon from the outset – ensuring there are no ambiguities or unexpected charges.
Adherence to timelines is a core commitment. We execute all tasks according to the agreed-upon schedule and provide clear, consistent progress updates – relieving the business from having to wait or closely monitor every detail.
Our engagement extends beyond the completion of a procedure. We provide continued support throughout the operational phase to ensure the enterprise maintains stable and efficient long-term operations.
At CFT, we provide a diverse portfolio of services tailored precisely to meet the specific requirements and operational phases of your enterprise.
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