Company Registration and Licensing in Vietnam
Entity setup, investment certificates and business licenses
Setting up a legal entity is the first formal step for most foreign companies entering Vietnam. MSC guides you through company registration in Vietnam, from choosing the entity type to the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC), the Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) and the business licenses your activities require.
Our services include:
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Entity structure advice: Choosing a limited liability company, joint stock company, branch or representative office to fit your business plan.
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Business line planning: Mapping your activities to Vietnamese business line codes and checking market access conditions for foreign investors.
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IRC and ERC applications: Preparing the dossier and following up with the licensing authority until the certificates are issued.
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Business licenses: Sub-licenses for conditional business lines, such as the retail business license for foreign-invested companies.
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Post-incorporation setup: Company seal, bank and capital accounts, tax registration, e-invoices and capital contribution within the legal deadline.
Business lines should be planned from the start, because new lines can only be added after the IRC is issued. Early planning avoids repeat filings and delays. See also: Working with Vietnamese Authorities.