Vietnam Company Registration
Business Overview
Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, supported by strong manufacturing capabilities, a young labor force, and a rapidly expanding consumer market. With its strategic location and extensive network of free trade agreements, Vietnam has become a preferred destination for foreign companies seeking cost-efficient production and regional market access.
The Vietnamese government continues to encourage foreign investment by improving regulatory transparency and simplifying company incorporation and licensing procedures.
Why Register a Company in Vietnam
Competitive labor and operating costs
Strong manufacturing and export base
Strategic location within ASEAN
Extensive free trade agreements (CPTPP, EVFTA, RCEP)
Growing domestic consumer market
Government support for foreign investment
Common Company Structures
Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE)
100% foreign ownership permitted in most sectors
Suitable for manufacturing, trading, and service operations
Joint Venture Company
Representative Office
Non-revenue-generating entity
Used for market research, liaison, and brand promotion
Basic Incorporation Requirements
One or more shareholders (individuals or corporate entities)
Registered office address in Vietnam
Investment Registration Certificate (IRC)
Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC)
Compliance with sector-specific foreign investment regulations
Company Registration Process
Investment project approval (if applicable)
Application for Investment Registration Certificate (IRC)
Application for Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC)
Tax registration and corporate seal issuance
Corporate bank account opening
Estimated timeline: 20–40 working days, depending on business scope and industry.
Taxation & Compliance
Corporate Income Tax: generally 20%
Value-Added Tax (VAT): 8%–10%, depending on industry
Monthly or quarterly tax filings
Annual financial statements and audit (if required)
Failure to comply with tax and reporting obligations may result in penalties and regulatory restrictions.
Our Services
We offer comprehensive company registration and compliance solutions in Vietnam, including:
Company incorporation and licensing
Investment and regulatory advisory
Registered office address services
Corporate bank account assistance
Accounting, tax filing, and ongoing compliance
Suitable For
Manufacturing and export-oriented companies
Trading and sourcing businesses
Technology and service providers
ASEAN regional operations
Vietnam Company Incorporation
Company Setup Overview
Company Types
Capital Requirements
Shareholder & Management Requirements
Tax Filing & Annual Compliance
After incorporation, all Vietnamese companies must comply with tax filing and annual review requirements:
Annual compliance requirements apply regardless of operational status.
License Renewal Obligations
All Vietnamese companies must complete annual license renewal
Even if a company is registered on 30 December, it must still:
Failure to renew licenses on time may result in penalties and compliance restrictions.
Company Registration Packages
Vietnam Business Registration Price List
Service Scope Overview
| Item | Service Description | Deliverables | Domestic | FDI (Trading) | FDI (Manufacturing) | EPE |
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| Company Registration | Articles drafting, registration, seal & signage | Articles of Association, Registration Certificate, Company Seal, Legal Representative Seal, Business License, Company Signboard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB Digital Signature | Corporate digital signature application | USB Digital Signature (4 years) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank Account Opening | Corporate bank account | BIDV – Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nominee Shareholder | Vietnamese nominee shareholder (annual) | One anonymous Vietnamese nominee (1 year) | ✓ |
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| Registered Address | Registered office address service | One-year registered office address | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Import & Export License | Import-export qualification | Vietnam import & export license |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trading Investment License | Trading investment registration | FDI Trading Investment Registration Certificate |
| ✓ |
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| Manufacturing Investment License | Manufacturing investment registration | FDI Manufacturing Investment Registration Certificate |
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| ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting, Tax & Audit (No Operation) | Quarterly tax filing & annual review | E-tax & invoicing system credentials, tax certificates & statements | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing & Service Terms
Package prices are bundled discounted rates.
If clients provide certain items independently, RMB 1,000 will be deducted per excluded item from the package price.
Standalone services (single services outside of packages) are not eligible for discounts.
Regardless of company type, if clients use nominee shareholders or registered address services provided by our firm, they must also engage our accounting and tax filing services.
Estimated processing time:
Renewal of registered address and nominee shareholder services must be completed at least one month in advance.
Late renewal may result in:
Company being listed as non-compliant
High government penalties
Restrictions on normal business operations
