Company Setup Service in Vietnam for Foreign Investors
VNBG offers an all-in-one company setup service in Vietnam for foreign investors. We help you choose the right company structure, prepare your application, make the company seal, register for tax and open your bank accounts. The company is then ready to sign contracts, invoice, and hire.
Consultations are always free. Our service fee starts at USD 1,800, and you pay no extra service charges.
Own Up to 100% of Your Company in Vietnam
Foreign investors can own up to 100% of a company in most sectors. You can own it yourself, through an overseas company, or with partners.
Some sectors have extra conditions, cap foreign ownership, or require a Vietnamese joint venture partner. We check your business lines before you apply, so you know all the conditions, required documents, and costs upfront.
Standard Requirements for Company Registration in Vietnam
Whatever your business line, every company in Vietnam must meet 3 standard requirements:
Business Address
Every company must have a business address. This address is your head office, and the authorities contact your company mainly through it.
Legal Representative
Every company must have at least one legal representative who lives in Vietnam. This person can be Vietnamese or a foreigner.
Charter Capital
Charter capital is the money the investors commit to putting into the company. The company can use this money to pay its operating costs.
Choosing the right business structure in Vietnam
Foreign investors can enter Vietnam in four ways. Each one has different rights and limits.
| LLC | JSC | Branch | Representative Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Dependent entity | Dependent entity | No, part of the parent company | No, part of the parent company |
| Can earn revenue | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Owners | 1 to 50 members | At least 3 shareholders | Parent company | Parent company |
| Liability | Limited to capital | Limited to capital | Parent company is liable | Parent company is liable |
| Best for | Most foreign investors | Raising capital or listing | A few sectors, with Ministry approval | Market research and liaison before investing |
What Our Company Setup Service Includes
Our company setup service covers every step, from company formation process to prepare necessary documents your company need to operate. Here is what you get:
- Advice on the right company type and business sectors with free and unlimited consultations
- Review of all investor documents
- Preparation of your application documents
- Your Investment Registration Certificate (IRC), the license for your investment project
- Your Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC), the certificate that registers your company
- Your company seal
- Your foreign investment capital account (FICA), the bank account for bringing your capital into Vietnam
- At least two current bank accounts for daily operations
Our Company Formation Process
Here is how working with VNBG goes, from your first message to a company that is ready to do business.
Contact us
Tell us about your business plans through the form, email or a call. We arrange a free consultation at a time that suits you.
Free consultation and fixed quote
We advise you on the right company type, business lines, charter capital, and check whether your sector has extra conditions. Then we send you a fixed quote and a checklist of the documents we need.
Document preparation and signing
You send us your documents. We prepare the full application and email it to you. You sign it and send the originals back to us by courier.
Submission and handover
We submit your application and follow up with the authorities until the process is complete. Finally, we hand over all your licenses and company documents, and your company is ready to operate.
How Our Company Setup Service Helps Your Business
Free consultation
Ask us as many questions as you need before you decide. Our consultations are always free and unlimited.
No hidden costs
Our service fees are standardized and applied to all nationalities and business lines. The fee we quote is the fee you pay.
One-stop solution
One English-speaking team handles every step of your company setup. After setup, we can also help with legal advice, recruitment, tax and accounting.
Transparent process
You know every step, required document, and cost upfront. We update you at each stage, from application to handover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can foreigners own 100% of a company in Vietnam?
Yes, in most sectors, including trading, IT, consulting, and manufacturing. Some sectors cap foreign ownership. Others, such as advertising, require a Vietnamese partner. We check your business lines against these rules before you pay.
Who can be the legal representative of my company?
At least one legal representative must live in Vietnam for at least 183 days a year. This person can be Vietnamese or a foreigner, and it can be the owner(s).
What is the minimum capital?
Most business sectors in Vietnam do not require minimum capital. The owners choose an amount they think is reasonable.
Some sectors have extra capital conditions. Contact us for details.
How long does it take to complete the company setup process?
Company formation in Vietnam takes about 4 to 6 weeks from dossier submission date. This timeline applies for simple businesses like IT, trading, or consulting. If your sector needs an extra license or permit, it can take longer before your company can start operating.
Do I need to be in Vietnam?
No. You sign the documents and send them to us by courier.
However, when we open the company’s bank accounts, the bank will ask the legal representative to attend in person for its KYC (Know Your Customer) identity checks.
Get a free consultation
Tell us about your plans. We will reply within one business day with the right structure and a fixed quote.