{"id":15011,"date":"2026-05-30T15:25:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T08:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/?p=15011"},"modified":"2026-05-30T15:30:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T08:30:52","slug":"cross-border-e-commerce-and-compliance-requirements-for-international-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/en\/cross-border-e-commerce-and-compliance-requirements-for-international-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross-border E-commerce and Compliance Requirements for International Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><em>Author:<\/em><\/h1>\n<p><em>Tran Phuong Nam &#8211; Lawyer<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Nguyen Dinh Sac &#8211; Paralegal<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW220176983 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220176983 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"MdParagraph\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;da33d67f-83c5-5869-8c25-9367104bb0a6|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;MdParagraph&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;MdParagraph&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,335559739,&quot;120&quot;,335559738,&quot;120&quot;,469777841,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777842,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777843,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777844,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469769226,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;]}\">In the context of robust growth in cross-border e-commerce (\u201cE-commerce\u201d) in Vietnam, an increasing number of international brands are choosing to reach Vietnamese consumers through digital platforms, independent websites, or partnerships with domestic e-commerce marketplaces. However, alongside market expansion opportunities is an increasingly stringent system of legal obligations concerning taxation, e-commerce, consumer protection, advertising, personal data, and imported goods management. In particular, the 2025\u20132026 period marks several notable changes as Vietnam enacts the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW220176983 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220176983 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"MdStrong\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;7b5c625a-c05d-5ddf-a88f-9e4b97298b6b|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;MdStrong&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;MdStrong&quot;,335572020,&quot;99&quot;,134234073,&quot;true&quot;,134224900,&quot;true&quot;,469777841,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777842,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777843,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777844,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469769226,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;]}\">Law on E-commerce 2025<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW220176983 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220176983 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"MdParagraph\">, effective from\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW220176983 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220176983 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"MdStrong\">July 1, 2026<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW220176983 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220176983 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"MdParagraph\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220176983 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"MdParagraph\">while simultaneously tightening the responsibilities of e-commerce platforms and foreign enterprises conducting business in Vietnam.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW220176983 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15018\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15018\" src=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-ivan-s-7621355-1-600x400-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: pexels-ivan-s-7621355<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #a32411;color:#a32411\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #a32411;color:#a32411\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/en\/cross-border-e-commerce-and-compliance-requirements-for-international-brands\/#1_Nature_of_Cross-border_E-commerce_Activities_in_Vietnam\" >1. Nature of Cross-border E-commerce Activities in Vietnam\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/en\/cross-border-e-commerce-and-compliance-requirements-for-international-brands\/#2_Legal_Risks_Relating_to_Commercial_Presence_and_Regulatory_Assessment_Mechanisms\" >2. Legal Risks Relating to Commercial Presence and Regulatory Assessment Mechanisms\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/en\/cross-border-e-commerce-and-compliance-requirements-for-international-brands\/#3_Management_Responsibilities_of_E-commerce_Platforms_and_Regulatory_Trends_from_2026\" >3. Management Responsibilities of E-commerce Platforms and Regulatory Trends from 2026\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/en\/cross-border-e-commerce-and-compliance-requirements-for-international-brands\/#4_Legal_Recommendations_for_International_Brands\" >4. Legal Recommendations for International Brands\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Nature_of_Cross-border_E-commerce_Activities_in_Vietnam\"><\/span>1. Nature of Cross-border E-commerce Activities in Vietnam\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From legal and commercial practice perspectives, cross-border e-commerce can be understood as activities where foreign merchants or organizations provide goods or services to customers in Vietnam through electronic environments. Currently, these activities are primarily regulated by\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decree No. 52\/2013\/ND-CP<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on e-commerce (as amended and supplemented by\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decree No. 85\/2021\/ND-CP<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">), along with relevant legal provisions on taxation, data, consumer protection, and cybersecurity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on the scale and service delivery model, such entities shall be subject to corresponding legal obligations.\u00a0Specifically, fundamental obligations include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tax Compliance:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Fulfilling tax obligations in relation to revenue generated from the Vietnamese market\u00a0(Article 73, Article 77 of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Circular No. 80\/2021\/TT-BTC<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customs and Import-Export Compliance:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Adhering to legal regulations on customs procedures and import-export (Decree No. 08\/2015\/ND-CP as amended and supplemented by\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decree No. 59\/2018\/ND-CP<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Specialized Licensing:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Completing product notification procedures, quality inspections, and applying for specialized permits for conditional goods;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E-commerce Management:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Complying with\u00a0regulations on e-commerce management, digital platform provision, consumer rights protection, and dispute resolution;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data Protection and Cybersecurity:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Adhering to regulations on personal data protection, cybersecurity, as well as\u00a0requirements relating to digital content, livestreaming, and online advertising\u00a0(Article 68 of Decree No. 52\/2013\/ND-CP as amended by Decree No. 85\/2021\/ND-CP;\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decree No. 356\/2025\/ND-CP<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on personal data protection;\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cybersecurity Law 2018<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cybersecurity Law 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, effective from July 1, 2026).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Legal_Risks_Relating_to_Commercial_Presence_and_Regulatory_Assessment_Mechanisms\"><\/span>2. Legal Risks Relating to Commercial Presence and Regulatory Assessment Mechanisms\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current regulatory trends\u00a0indicate\u00a0that legal presence requirements for foreign e-commerce platforms are becoming increasingly stringent. Notably, under the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Law on E-commerce 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(effective July 1, 2026), foreign e-commerce platform operators conducting direct business with online ordering functions\u00a0must appoint an authorized legal representative or establish a legal presence in Vietnam before the platform is displayed in Vietnamese, uses a \u201c.vn\u201d domain name, or reaches a certain\u00a0transaction threshold with buyers in Vietnam, unless otherwise provided by law (Clause 2, Article 27 of the Law on E-commerce 2025).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:567,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practical factors often considered by regulatory authorities to\u00a0determine\u00a0compliance obligations include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Establishment of warehousing systems or\u00a0utilization\u00a0of domestic\u00a0logistics\u00a0services\/fulfillment centers (Legal basis:\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Law on Foreign Trade Management 2017<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customs Law 2014<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">; Law on E-commerce 2025\u00a0regarding\u00a0e-commerce activities with foreign elements);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operation of official stores (flagship stores) on Vietnamese e-commerce platforms;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use of the Vietnamese language on the platform and execution of direct marketing and advertising campaigns targeting Vietnamese consumers;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integration of domestic payment gateways or support for payments in Vietnamese Dong (VND);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The deployment of operational personnel, commercial representatives, and customer service teams in Vietnam, and participation in after-sales processes and complaint resolution;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recording of regular and continuous revenue streams from customers in Vietnam.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore, for international brands, choosing a market entry model in Vietnam is no longer merely a matter of operation or cost optimization,\u00a0but increasingly a compliance issue\u00a0that must be reviewed and evaluated from the\u00a0initial\u00a0stage of market entry strategy development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Management_Responsibilities_of_E-commerce_Platforms_and_Regulatory_Trends_from_2026\"><\/span>3. Management Responsibilities of E-commerce Platforms and Regulatory Trends from 2026\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under legal regulations, foreign organizations owning sales websites or operating e-commerce platforms with users in Vietnam must perform the following management obligations:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:567,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Information Transparency:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Publicly\u00a0disclosing\u00a0merchant identity, country of establishment, transaction policies, data protection policies, and complaint resolution mechanisms (Clause 2, Article 67b of Decree No. 52\/2013\/ND-CP as amended by Decree No. 85\/2021\/ND-CP).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goods Control:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0E-commerce marketplaces\u00a0are responsible for\u00a0removing infringing products,\u00a0preventing the sale of counterfeit goods, storing transaction data, and coordinating with regulatory authorities (Clause 3, Article 67a of Decree No. 52\/2013\/ND-CP as amended by Decree No. 85\/2021\/ND-CP).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personal Data Protection &amp; Cybersecurity:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0User data collection activities trigger compliance responsibilities under\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decree No. 356\/2025\/ND-CP<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on personal data protection,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cybersecurity Law 2018<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cybersecurity Law 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(effective July 1, 2026), along with regulations concerning cross-border data transfer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data Storage:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Pursuant to\u00a0the Law on E-commerce 2025, particularly for platforms with online ordering and payment functions, managing entities must store electronic contract data and transaction history\u00a0for inspection, compliance monitoring, and violation handling purposes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The legislative orientation through the Law on E-commerce 2025\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0a trend of strengthening the responsibilities of digital platform operators in controlling sellers and coordinating with state agencies. Sanctions for violations related to taxation, personal data, and advertising will be more strictly applied in the coming period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:567,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Legal_Recommendations_for_International_Brands\"><\/span>4. Legal Recommendations for International Brands\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To mitigate legal risks when implementing e-commerce activities in Vietnam, foreign enterprises need to develop a legal compliance strategy from the very beginning of market entry.\u00a0In practice, legal risks often arise not from a lack of market demand, but from the implementation of operational models that are inconsistent with Vietnam&#8217;s investment, trade, and tax regulations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:567,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assessment of Marketability Conditions:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0It is necessary to review the legality of each product group. Not all types of goods can be sold directly through cross-border e-commerce channels.\u00a0Certain products\u00a0(cosmetics, food, medical devices, children&#8217;s toys, etc.) must undergo product notification, have Vietnamese sub-labels, and undergo specialized inspection before circulation. Deficiencies in these procedures often lead to risks of goods being detained at customs, forced re-export, or administrative penalties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:993,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review of Tax Obligations:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Enterprises should thoroughly evaluate obligations related to Value Added Tax (VAT), Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT), electronic filing requirements, and the risk of constituting a &#8220;permanent establishment&#8221; in Vietnam. Particularly for models generating large revenues or having transactions with related parties in Vietnam, caution is\u00a0required\u00a0in revenue and cost allocation policies to limit transfer pricing audit risks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:993,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the context of the 2025\u20132026 legal framework shifting toward stricter management, investing in a legal compliance system is no longer just a preventive measure but\u00a0has become a prerequisite for international enterprises seeking to\u00a0maintain\u00a0stable operations and achieve sustainable growth\u00a0in the Vietnamese market.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:567,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Time<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> of writing<\/em><\/strong><em>: May 21, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The article contains general information which is of reference value. 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