Leverage our in-depth expertise and company registration services to start and expand your business to Vietnam without unnecessary hassle an stress.
We will seamlessly guide you through the government requirements, removing the confusion and providing clarity for what can be an otherwise drawn-out process for starting a business.
We understand that no two businesses are alike, so our services and solutions are tailored to your unique needs and requirements.
We provide a custom quote based on your needs that lays out everything you get and how much you will pay— no hidden fees.
We can help you establish a 100% foreign-owned company or a jointly foreign and domestic owned enterprise in Vietnam. The most popular corporate structures are:
Ideal for (foreign) investors who require complex corporate structures.
6-8 weeks
Setup time
Talk to an expertThe most common structure for foreign investors setting up operations in Vietnam.
6-8 weeks
Setup time
Talk to an expertIdeal for foreign companies seeking to research and study the market in Vietnam.
4-6 weeks
Setup time
Talk to an expertSchedule a free 30-minute consultation with us and let our specialists help with choosing the best structure for your business. We can advise you on anything from capital investment, full foreign ownership options to shareholder requirements and more.
Under the World Trade Organization (WTO) commitment, a wide range of sectors and business lines in Vietnam allow 100% foreign ownership. However, other industries have specific levels of limitations — restricted, unspecified, or uncommitted — for foreign investors. Talk to one our specialists for definitive advice on your enterprise’s intended sector to invest in.
These include:
The first step for a foreign investor seeking to establish a company in Vietnam is to register an “investment project” — the purpose of the foreign investor’s company. The resulting IRC permits the foreign investor to commence the establishment of their company in Vietnam. The IRC is akin to the concept of “Foreign Investment Approval” in other jurisdictions.
The first step for a foreign investor seeking to establish a company in Vietnam is to register an “investment project” — the purpose of the foreign investor’s company. The resulting IRC permits the foreign investor to commence the establishment of their company in Vietnam. The IRC is akin to the concept of “Foreign Investment Approval” in other jurisdictions.
These are procedures implemented after company incorporation, which include:
After successfully registering a company in Vietnam, depending on the company’s business activity, the investor may need to apply for additional licenses or sub-licenses, according to licensing requirements and conditions for specific sectors, industries, and business lines.
The company’s enterprise capital (investment capital) is comprised of charter capital and loan capital. The charter capital is a critical requirement after registering a company in Vietnam. It is the amount of funds that members (or shareholders) contribute or commit to contribute within a certain period as stated in the charter and must be fully contributed within 90 days from the date on which the company is established.
Our end-to-end service means you never have to lift a finger for your company registration in Vietnam. Partnering with us means you never have to worry about other requirements such as registered offices facilities, statutory compliance and document filing with the appropriate authorities.
We will prepare and file the documents and complete your company registration with the DPI.
We will review your lease agreement, liaise with your lessor to discuss and obtain the lease documents, and arrange for you to sign the lease agreement.
We will assist the company with the process of opening bank accounts (covering Capital and Current accounts). The specific bank where the accounts will be opened will be discussed and agreed with the company upon commencement.
We act as the resident legal representative or chief representative. Our role includes acting as gatekeepers, maintaining the check and balance on the company’s management, with a view to safeguarding the interest of the company and protecting the interests of the shareholders. This service is often combined with our corporate secretarial services for the full corporate services support.
We also provide one-off and ongoing services to keep your business compliant with all the government requirements.
We will handle all your board meeting documentation, filing, custodial safekeeping, stamping volume needs, and more for you to keep your new company globally compliant.
Maintain compliance with local requirements with accounting services and appointment of a Chief Accountant. Reduce tax burden and ensure on-time tax filing to avoid penalties.
Pay your employees on time and keep track of compensations and benefits to ensure compliance with labour laws.
Leveraging our expert advice will help you to achieve business goals efficiently. Our years of experience will help you overcome business challenges and boost business growth.
The key documents that need arranging are detailed below. Note that “legalised” documents require different processes in different countries, with a Vietnamese Embassy abroad generally required to be part of the process when documents are processed outside of Vietnam.
For corporate investors:
For individual investors:
Upon establishing a company in Vietnam, investors are required to contribute their charter capital (akin to share capital, although there are no formal “shares” issued for limited liability companies in Vietnam) within 90 days from the ERC’s date of issuance.
For foreign investors, the capital must come from their bank account abroad, and this needs to be sent to a Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA) opened by the Vietnamese company, before it can be transferred to the company’s operating account and used for operating purposes.
After establishing a company in Vietnam, several post-licensing procedures are required to be completed. These can be divided into two elements:
Corporate finalisations:
Compliance & registration: