A legal translation with incorrect terminology can cause a dossier to be rejected or change the meaning of contract clauses. 7S Law translates and reviews documents with legally trained staff and arranges translator signature certification so that translations can be used before Vietnamese authorities.

1. Who this service is for

a) Foreign-invested enterprises: that need investor documents, charters and resolutions translated for submission to authorities.

b) Companies contracting with foreign partners: that need accurate bilingual contracts.

c) Individuals and companies handling procedures: that need certified translations for licences, work permits and visas.

d) In-house legal teams: that need Vietnamese legislation translated for reporting to the parent company.

2. Scope of work

a) Translation: contracts, charters, certificates, financial statements, legislation and legal opinions; English, Chinese and Vietnamese.

b) Legal review of translations: checking terminology against current legislation and building a consistent glossary for the client.

c) Translator signature certification: arranged at a notarial practice organisation or competent authority.

d) Bilingual contracts: side-by-side layout and a governing-language clause in case of discrepancy.

e) Delivery: editable digital translations and certified hard copies in the required number.

The following are quoted separately when required: consular legalisation and consular certification, and translation into languages other than English and Chinese.

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3. Process

Step 1. Receiving documents: 7S Law receives the documents, the intended use and the receiving authority

Step 2. Quotation and timing: 7S Law quotes based on pages, language and complexity, and confirms the completion time

Step 3. Translation and review: the translator translates and a legal specialist reviews terminology and formatting

Step 4. Certification: 7S Law arranges translator signature certification when requested

Step 5. Delivery: 7S Law delivers the digital and hard-copy translations

4. Timeline and deliverables

Documents under 10 pages are usually completed within 1 to 2 working days; long or specialised contracts and dossiers are quoted individually. Translator signature certification is usually completed on the next working day.

Deliverables: editable digital translations, hard copies with translator signature certification (if requested) and a glossary for large projects.

5. Service fees

Fees are quoted separately according to the scope of each matter, based on the following factors:

Note: Service fees exclude 8% VAT, government fees, translation, certification, consular legalisation and travel expenses. The exact fee is confirmed in a fee proposal before work begins.

For a tailored fee proposal, please call +84 877 523 888 or email lienhe@7slaw.vn.

6. Information we need from you

Scans or files of the documents to be translated; intended use and receiving authority; number of certified copies required; originals where comparison is needed.

7. Legal basis

From 1 July 2025, the Notarisation Law 2024 no longer provides for notarisation of translations; notaries certify the translator's signature instead. Applicable legal instruments:

a) Law on Notarisation No. 46/2024/QH15 dated 26 November 2024, effective from 1 July 2025

b) Decree No. 23/2015/ND-CP dated 16 February 2015 on issuing copies from master registers, certifying copies, signatures and contracts, as amended, most recently by Decree No. 280/2025/ND-CP dated 27 October 2025

8. About 7S Law

7S Law has offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, works in Vietnamese and English, and serves Vietnamese companies, foreign-invested enterprises and individuals.

9. Frequently asked questions

a) Can translations still be notarised?

From 1 July 2025, the Notarisation Law 2024 removed the notarisation of translations. Translations are certified by certifying the translator's signature; translations notarised before that date remain valid.

b) Does signature certification confirm the content of the translation?

No. It confirms that the signature belongs to the translator; the translator is responsible for the accuracy of the translation, which is why translator quality matters.

c) Must foreign documents be legalised before translation?

Most foreign documents submitted to Vietnamese authorities must be consularly legalised unless exempted under an international treaty. 7S Law advises on the correct sequence.

d) Which languages does 7S Law work in?

7S Law mainly works in English and Chinese; other languages are handled with translation partners and quoted separately.

10. Contact 7S Law

CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN TƯ VẤN VÀ DỊCH VỤ LUẬT 7S (7S Law Consulting and Services JSC)
Address: No. 60, Lane 18 Mac Thai To Street, Yen Hoa Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City office: 18th Floor, TNR Tower, 180 Nguyen Cong Tru Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotline: +84 877 523 888 | Email: lienhe@7slaw.vn
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