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Business expansion to or investment in Southeast Asian countries would be an excellent decision. Foreign investors looking to invest in ASEAN countries should consider Vietnam as their first place to start and run a business.

What Business Structures are available to Register in Vietnam?

The most common business structures available in Vietnam are:

o Limited Liability Company (LLC) o Branch Office
o Joint Stock Company o Representative Office

In order to register a business in Vietnam, foreign entrepreneurs can choose from several types of legal entities available. The most common and preferred ones are:

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Foreign investors who want to start a 100% foreign-invested enterprise in Vietnam can choose to establish a Limited Liability Company. An LLC is the ideal business establishment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), because of its simple corporate structure that requires at least one founder only. Foreign entrepreneurs who wish to protect their assets are recommended to establish this legal entity type because the liability of its shareholders is solely limited to their shares.

Minimum Requirements

Both individuals and companies are allowed to establish an LLC. Several establishment requirements apply to both individuals and companies, namely having a:

o Registered business address and legal representative o Legalised financial document
o Charter capital from 10,000 USD (depending on the type of business field) o Notarised copies of the investor and legal representative’s identity.

The only separate requirement is that companies are required to have a business certificate or certificate of the establishment.

Joint Stock Company (JSC)

Compared to a Limited Liability Company that is known for its simple organizational structure, a Joint Stock Company has a more complicated corporate system and demanding requirements. Due to its nature, a JSC is ideal for large companies. A majority of large corporations prefer to establish a JSC in Vietnam because this type of legal entity allows its owners to issue shares and list them on the Vietnamese stock exchange. Change of ownership can also be done quickly.

Just like an LLC, a JSC allows 100% foreign ownership, depending on the business sector. But, as the name suggests, a JSC in Vietnam allows a joint venture between foreign investors and local investors. Under Vietnamese law, a JSC can only be established when there are equal portions of shares. What is more, it is essential to know that this legal entity requires at least three shareholders for its establishment.

Minimum Requirements

Investors who are interested in opening a JSC must satisfy these requirements:

  • Proof of funds with a bank certificate
  • An investment project proposal
  • Documents for an Investment Registration Certificate application
  • Details of every shareholder and their respective amount of shares
  • Legal status certificates for all founding shareholders
  • Capital bank account
  • Land-use proposal
  • Foreign Investment Certificate
  • Audited financial statements and submission of annual return

Representative Office (RO)

The primary purpose of establishing a Representative Office is to establish a presence in the local market without pouring in large capital investment. Through an RO, foreign entrepreneurs can analyze the local market trends, conduct research, and promote marketing activities. An RO is strictly prohibited from performing any activities that will bring profits. It is expected that after gaining a presence in Vietnam, foreign entrepreneurs will set up a foreign-owned company in Vietnam.

Minimum Requirements

To establish an RO, these requirements must be satisfied: the operations of the parent company overseas must be at least one year from the establishment date, and the RO’s Chief Representative is required to fulfill the conditions under Vietnam Law.

Branch Office (BO)

A Branch Office in Vietnam, just like in any other country, serves as an extension of its parent company overseas. Unlike a Representative Office, a BO is permitted to conduct all commercial activities of its parent company and generate profits. Moreover, it is not required to incorporate a separate legal entity in Vietnam.

In other words, a BO can do these activities: issuing VAT invoices on its own, can keep accounting and financial records together or separated from its headquarters, can enter into and ament contracts or agreements when necessary.

Other legal structures available are as follows:

FDI LLC — 100% Wholly-Foreign-Owned entity
VN LLC — 100% Vietnam owned entity
Shelf company — Foreign investor or company acquire wholly an established FDI company in Vietnam and act as the new owner. 100% owned by the new foreign investor

 

FAQs

How to Register a Company in Vietnam?
The process of setting up a company in Vietnam, which may take between one and three months. Here it is as follows:
  • » Arrange an appointment at the Department of Planning and Investment
  • » Certify foreign legal documents and translate them into Vietnamese
  • » Prepare certified copies of identity cards or passports.
  • » Lease an office and sign a lease agreement
  • » Apply for an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and Enterprise
  • » Registration Certificate (ERC)
  • » Obtain a certificate of tax registration
  • » Open a bank account
  • » Publish the business at the National Business Registration Portal
What is an IRC?
IRC means a paper or an electronic document acknowledging information on an investment project registered by an investor. Investment projects of foreign investors, foreign-owned capital companies that foreign investors hold 51% or more of charter capital are cases for which investment registration certificates are required.
What is an ERC?
ERC is a hard-copy or soft-copy document containing enterprise registration information granted by a business registration agency to an enterprise. An enterprise shall be granted an enterprise registration certificate when fully meeting the following conditions:
  • » Its business line to be registered is not banned;
  • » Its name complies with the laws;
  • » It has a valid enterprise registration dossier;
  • » It has paid in full the enterprise registration fee in accordance with the law on charges and fees.
Why should we choose a Shelf company instead of establishing a new company?
The speed of availability of a shelf company is the crucial factor contributing to so many other benefits. Here we will elaborate further on why you should choose a shelf company in Vietnam over setting up a new company:
  • » The company registration process timeline for a new company in Vietnam is much longer than purchasing a shelf company
  • » Since the company is brand new, it will take the business months, or even years to build a strong network and credibility.
  • » A lot more steps are involved in the incorporation process of a new company compared to purchasing a shelf company. These additional time-consuming steps are license application, bank account opening, and other paperwork.
  • » A brand-new company may have trouble gaining access to credit and bank approval since the business is lacking history.
  • » A new company may be forbidden to perform certain business activities until the company has obtained relevant business and operational licenses. Also, these licenses require significant time for their application, submission, and approval.
What's the difference between incorporating as individual investor and corporate investor?
Incorporation with the corporate investor: Registering a new legal entity in Vietnam with an existing company or parent company in the home country. Corporate investors may send money back to their home country with no withholding tax (0%). Incorporation with the individual investor(s): Registering a new legal entity in Vietnam with one or more individual(s) as the shareholder(s).
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