Decree No. 22/2012/L-CTN promulgates the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Lawyer Law, which was adopted by the National Assembly on November 20, 2012. This decree does not specify the detailed contents of the amendments but states the purpose and legal basis.
Key points
- Lawyer → shall carry out lawyer activities in accordance with the provisions of the Law
- practicing lawyer → is not subject to quantity limitations
- Lawyer → has the right to participate in consulting and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of clients
- Lawyer → shall be exempted or granted tax reductions on personal income tax in accordance with the Personal Income Tax Law
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Enhances the quality and effectiveness of lawyer activities, protecting client interests.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties in administrative procedures for registration of practice.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What rights do lawyers have under this Law?
Lawyers shall carry out lawyer activities, participate in consulting and protect client interests. (Article 1)
Are there any quantity restrictions on lawyers?
There are no quantity restrictions on those practicing as lawyers. (Article 2)
How are lawyers exempted or granted tax reductions on personal income tax?
Lawyers shall be exempted or granted tax reductions on personal income tax in accordance with the Personal Income Tax Law. (Article 3)
When does this Law come into effect?
Effective from the date of promulgation, specifically December 3, 2012. (Article 4)
What is the legal basis for this Law?
The legal basis is Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992, amended and supplemented pursuant to Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10. (Article 5)
Full text
| PRESIDENT OF THE STATE | SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness |
| Number: 22/2012/L-CTN | Hanoi, December 3, 2012 |
ORDER
Regarding the promulgation of the Law
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CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth Session of the Xth National Assembly;
Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;
On the basis of Article 57 of the Law on Enacting Regulatory Legal Documents;
NOW PROMULGATE
Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Lawyer Law
Passed by the Thirteenth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at its Fourth Session on November 20, 2012./.
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CHAIRMAN (Signed) |
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