{"id":81897,"date":"2026-10-19T15:10:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T08:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/?p=81897"},"modified":"2026-10-19T17:47:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T10:47:54","slug":"office-leasing-regulations-laws-business-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/guide\/office-leasing-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Office Leasing Regulations: Laws &#038; Business Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Vietnam\u2019s economy continues to grow, office leasing has become an attractive business sector with substantial potential. Demand from expanding businesses, organizations, and individuals is increasing, driving strong growth in the office leasing market. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, to ensure smooth and legally compliant operations, investors need to understand office leasing regulations, from capital requirements and lease agreements to fire prevention and firefighting requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding-right: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/ho-chi-minh\/\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81823 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/find-office-space-for-lease-in-hcmc.jpg\" alt=\"Find office space for lease in HCMC\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/find-office-space-for-lease-in-hcmc.jpg 600w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/find-office-space-for-lease-in-hcmc-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding-left: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/ha-noi\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81822 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/find-office-space-for-lease-in-hanoi.jpg\" alt=\"FInd office space for lease in Hanoi\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/find-office-space-for-lease-in-hanoi.jpg 600w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/find-office-space-for-lease-in-hanoi-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>1. Regulations on the Office Leasing Business<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office leasing is not merely a business model; it is also an important part of office infrastructure development in major cities. It helps businesses reduce their initial investment costs while providing a more professional and convenient working environment. For office leasing operations to run smoothly, however, investors must clearly understand the relevant legal regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81899\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81899\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81899\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-office-leasing-business-regulations.jpg\" alt=\"Office leasing activities are specifically regulated under real estate law.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-office-leasing-business-regulations.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-office-leasing-business-regulations-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-office-leasing-business-regulations-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Office leasing activities are specifically regulated under real estate law.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/vanban.chinhphu.vn\/default.aspx?pageid=27160&amp;docid=178135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">2014 Law on Real Estate Business<\/a>, real estate business is classified as a specialized line of business, requiring enterprises to meet specific business conditions. The Law provides exemptions from establishing a real estate business enterprise for the following entities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Individuals, organizations, and households that do not invest in real estate projects for business purposes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes parties that sell, lease, transfer, or offer real estate on a lease-purchase basis where the property was not developed as a real estate investment project. Individuals and households investing in a real estate project with total investment below VND 20 billion, excluding land-use costs, are also included.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organizations transferring land-use rights or selling houses and construction works due to bankruptcy, division, or dissolution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These organizations are not required to establish an enterprise to carry out such transfers or sales.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Branches of foreign banks, credit institutions, asset management companies of credit institutions, and the Vietnam Asset Management Company: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These entities, as well as other individuals and organizations transferring land-use rights or real estate projects or selling houses and construction works under guarantee or mortgage to recover debts, are not required to establish an enterprise for those activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Households, organizations, and individuals transferring land-use rights or selling houses and construction works to dispose of assets: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where disposal takes place under a court judgment or a decision of a competent State authority in resolving a dispute, denunciation, or complaint, establishing an enterprise is not required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These provisions help ensure that real estate activities, including office leasing, are carried out lawfully and effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Current Legal Regulations Applicable to Office Leasing<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>2.1 Charter Capital Requirements for Office Leasing Businesses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the 2005 Law on Enterprises and current legal regulations cited in the source article, individuals and organizations wishing to operate an office leasing business must meet the following charter capital requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Establishment of an enterprise or cooperative: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals and organizations conducting real estate business, including office leasing services, must establish an enterprise or cooperative, collectively referred to as an enterprise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Minimum charter capital: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The enterprise must have charter capital of at least VND 20 billion, except for the cases prescribed in Article 2 referenced by the source article. For o<\/span>rganizations, households, and individuals, t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hose leasing, transferring, selling, or offering small-scale, infrequent real estate lease-purchase transactions are not subject to the VND 20 billion minimum. Nevertheless, the source article states that they must still establish an enterprise and declare and pay taxes in accordance with law.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81900\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81900\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81900\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-charter-capital-requirements-for-office-leasing.jpg\" alt=\"Charter capital requirements for office leasing businesses.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-charter-capital-requirements-for-office-leasing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-charter-capital-requirements-for-office-leasing-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-charter-capital-requirements-for-office-leasing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Charter capital requirements for office leasing businesses.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Addition of a business line: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where an enterprise adds a business line requiring legal capital, it must provide a bank statement and evidence of capital before registration. However, under the 2014 Law on Enterprises, the enterprise is not required to prove its charter capital when registering the additional business line, but must maintain the required legal capital throughout its operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Maintenance of charter capital: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The enterprise must ensure that its minimum charter capital is equal to the required legal capital and remains stable throughout the business period to meet legal requirements and support sustainable operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2.2 Basic Requirements for an Office Lease Agreement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An office lease is an important legal document that defines the rights and obligations of the landlord and tenant. It must be made in writing in accordance with law and should contain the following elements:<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81901\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81901\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-basic-office-lease-agreement-regulations.jpg\" alt=\"Key contract regulations for office leasing businesses.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-basic-office-lease-agreement-regulations.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-basic-office-lease-agreement-regulations-360x236.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-basic-office-lease-agreement-regulations-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Key contract regulations for office leasing businesses.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parties: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly identify whether the landlord and tenant are individuals or organizations and provide their full names, addresses, legal representatives, and contact details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leased premises: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describe the office area, location, structure, equipment, and amenities in detail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lease term: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly specify whether the term is fixed or renewable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rent: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly state the base rent, service charges, VAT if applicable, and any other additional fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2.3 Fire Prevention and Firefighting Requirements for Leased Offices<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance with fire prevention and firefighting regulations is a necessary and mandatory condition for operating an office leasing business. According to the 2013 amended and supplemented Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting cited in the source article, the requirements include:<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81902\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81902\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81902\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-office-fire-prevention-and-fighting-requirements.jpg\" alt=\"Fire prevention and firefighting regulations for offices.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-office-fire-prevention-and-fighting-requirements.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-office-fire-prevention-and-fighting-requirements-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-office-fire-prevention-and-fighting-requirements-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Fire prevention and firefighting regulations for offices.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fire alarm system: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A complete and effective alarm system must be installed to ensure early detection and timely warning when a fire occurs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Firefighting system: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The office must have a firefighting system appropriate to its area, type of activity, and fire or explosion risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Firefighting plan: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The owner must prepare a firefighting plan suited to the office\u2019s characteristics to protect people and property in the event of a fire.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fire safety education and training: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The owner must arrange fire safety education and training for office staff and organize periodic firefighting drills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>3. Legal Procedures Required When Leasing Office Space<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>3.1 Prepare an Office Lease Agreement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An office lease is an important legal document recording the rights and obligations of both parties throughout their cooperation. To ensure legality and avoid future disputes, the agreement should include the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81903\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81903\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81903\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/5-drafting-an-office-lease-agreement.jpg\" alt=\"Procedures and essential information required in an office lease agreement.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/5-drafting-an-office-lease-agreement.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/5-drafting-an-office-lease-agreement-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/5-drafting-an-office-lease-agreement-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Procedures and essential information required in an office lease agreement.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Information on the landlord and tenant: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full name or company name; address or registered office; telephone, fax, and email; enterprise tax code, if any; and the identity card, citizen identification card, or passport of the legal representative.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose and subject of the lease: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usable area, primary purpose of use, and office address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rent and monthly maintenance costs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific rent, payment method, deposit amount, and payment timing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lease term and renewal conditions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lease duration and the conditions and procedure for extension.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rights and obligations of both parties: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rights of the landlord and tenant and each party\u2019s responsibilities and obligations during the cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dispute resolution method: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agreed process for resolving disputes and the responsibility and compensation applicable to breaches of the agreement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3.2 Regulations on Usable Area in Office Leasing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correctly identifying the usable area is an important element of an office lease. Area may be calculated using the following methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Net area: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actual usable area of the office, excluding common areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gross area: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entire area, including common spaces such as corridors, reception areas, and restrooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81904\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81904\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81904\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6-office-leasing-area-regulations.jpg\" alt=\"Regulations on office leasing space in Vietnam.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6-office-leasing-area-regulations.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6-office-leasing-area-regulations-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6-office-leasing-area-regulations-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Regulations on office leasing space in Vietnam.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses may also calculate the office area required based on headcount, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Classification<\/th>\n<th>Area<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Average allocation<\/td>\n<td>From 5 sqm\/person to 6 sqm\/person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cost- and space-saving allocation<\/td>\n<td>From 3 sqm\/person to 4 sqm\/person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard allocation<\/td>\n<td>From 7 sqm\/person to 10 sqm\/person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>3.3 Office Leasing Cost Clauses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the fixed monthly rent, the office lease should clearly state the charges for accompanying services, which may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81905\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81905\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81905\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7-office-leasing-cost-terms.jpg\" alt=\"Cost terms for leasing office space.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7-office-leasing-cost-terms.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7-office-leasing-cost-terms-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7-office-leasing-cost-terms-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Cost terms for leasing office space.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Management fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charges for building management services, security, reception, and cleaning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electricity, water, and internet: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs of electricity, water, and internet services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other amenity costs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charges for amenities such as meeting rooms, reception areas, and parking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3.4 Office Lease Term<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The office lease term is generally agreed between the two parties and may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Short-term lease: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 months or 6 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medium-term lease: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 year or 2 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Long-term lease: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 2 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81906\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81906\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81906\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8-office-lease-duration-regulations.jpg\" alt=\"The lease term must be clearly specified in the office lease agreement.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8-office-lease-duration-regulations.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8-office-lease-duration-regulations-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8-office-lease-duration-regulations-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The lease term must be clearly specified in the office lease agreement.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly defining the lease term helps businesses plan effectively and avoid unnecessary disputes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3.5 Other Clauses in the Office Lease<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the principal terms, an office lease should address the following supplementary clauses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subleasing and assignment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State whether the tenant has the right to sublease the office or assign the lease to a third party.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interior fit-out and repairs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set out the rules for fit-out, repair, and renovation of the office interior, as well as the related responsibilities and costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81907\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81907\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81907\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9-other-office-lease-agreement-terms.jpg\" alt=\"Office leasing regulations cover various contractual terms.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9-other-office-lease-agreement-terms.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9-other-office-lease-agreement-terms-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9-other-office-lease-agreement-terms-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Office leasing regulations cover various contractual terms.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maintenance and servicing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set out the requirements for maintaining and servicing equipment and infrastructure in the office, together with the related responsibilities and costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conditions and procedure for terminating the agreement: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specify the conditions for early termination and the procedure and compensation responsibilities if the agreement is terminated before expiry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office leasing is a business sector with substantial potential in Vietnam, but it also involves certain risks. Understanding office leasing regulations, developing an appropriate business strategy, and managing operations effectively are important to achieving success in this field. Investors need to pay attention to charter capital, lease agreements, fire prevention and firefighting requirements, and the necessary legal procedures to ensure that office leasing operations run smoothly and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for office space suited to your needs and budget, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maison Office<\/a>. With data covering more than 1,000 buildings in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and an experienced team of specialists, Maison Office accompanies clients from site inspections and negotiations through to handover, completely free of charge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. (FAQ) &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions About Office Leasing Regulations<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>4.1 Must an Individual Leasing Office Space Register a Business?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, if the office leasing activity is conducted regularly and generates revenue. According to the Law on Enterprises and the Law on Real Estate Business cited in the source article, an individual wishing to lease office space on a stable scale must register a household business or establish an enterprise in order to fulfil tax obligations. Where leasing is infrequent, or the total investment value is below VND 20 billion and does not arise from a real estate project, the individual may be exempt from registration but must still make full tax declarations as required by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4.2 Must a Leased Office Building Obtain a Fire Safety Certificate?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. According to the Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting cited in the source article, all leased office buildings must undergo fire-safety design appraisal and obtain a certificate confirming eligibility for fire prevention and firefighting before commencing operations. This is a mandatory legal condition intended to protect people and property and an important factor for businesses to review before signing a lease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4.3 Is Office Leasing Exempt from VAT?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office leasing in Vietnam generally falls within the category of services subject to value-added tax at a rate of 10%. The landlord is therefore required to issue invoices and fully declare and pay VAT monthly or quarterly, depending on the accounting method.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4.4 Is Office Subleasing Legal?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office subleasing is legal if the landlord or building owner agrees and the original lease contains a clear provision permitting it. Many current leases prohibit or restrict subleasing because of concerns about management risks, security, or the building\u2019s image.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4.5 Must an Office Lease Be Notarized?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the 2015 Civil Code as cited in the source article, an office lease does not have to be notarized if the term is under six months and neither party specifically requires notarization. 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