Vietnamese law does not have a clear concept of liquidated damages, but there are provisions that support their use and some international treaties that allow for them.
Parties to a contract can agree on the amount of damages for a breach of obligation under Article 360 of the Civil Code 2015.
The Commercial Law 2005 allows for parties to reach agreements that are not inconsistent with law and social ethics.
Agreements on damages reached during a conciliation meeting in civil disputes must be recognized by the court.
Some international treaties, including the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, and the Agreement between the United States and Vietnam on Trade Relations, include the concept of liquidated damages or allow for parties to agree on them.
Circular 14/2015 of the Ministry of Transport provides for "non-refundable fixed compensation" in the event of denied boarding, flight cancellations, or long delays, which can be considered a form of liquidated damages.
Decree 37/2015 encourages the use of FIDIC conditions of contracts for construction projects using state capital, which may include agreements on liquidated damages under the delay damage clause.
The Commercial Law 2005 allows for the enforcement of an agreement on liquidated damages if it meets certain conditions, including being in writing, reasonable, and not violating any provisions of law or social ethics.
In practice, some courts in Vietnam have not recognized and enforced agreements on liquidated damages due to the lack of clear legal grounds for them. It is advisable for parties to carefully consider the enforceability of such agreements in Vietnam.
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Enforceability of agreement on liquidated damages in Vietnam
Enforceability of agreement on liquidated damages in Vietnam
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