Vietnamese-Owned Company
Business registration support for companies owned and operated locally in Vietnam, including document preparation and the required registration procedures.
Company Formation · Vietnam
Company Formation in Vietnam for Foreign Investors
Set up a foreign-owned company in Vietnam, including 100% foreign-owned structures where permitted. Our consultants handle the whole journey: structure advice, registration filings, seal and initial tax registration, bank account support, and the operational advisory that follows. Based in Ho Chi Minh City's Central Business District.
Registration routes
Company and representative-office registration supported by IBC
IBC advises on the appropriate structure, prepares the required documents and supports the applicable registration process for local and foreign businesses.
Foreign-Invested Company
Structure guidance and support for the Investment Registration Certificate and Enterprise Registration Certificate required for foreign-invested entities.
Representative Office
Registration support for overseas companies establishing a non-revenue-generating representative presence in Vietnam.
Starting prices, government fees, document costs and processing times will be added once confirmed for each registration route.
Start a business in Vietnam with a team that stays after registration
Vietnam company registration for foreign investors runs through a defined sequence: confirming your business lines are open to foreign ownership, obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) where applicable, then the Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC), and finally the post-registration steps (company seal, tax registration, digital signature, e-invoicing, and a corporate bank account) that make the company genuinely operational.
- A decade of foreign-owned setups across trading, technology, services, and F&B.
- Filed on your behalf under power of attorney, so most clients don't travel until approval.
- Supported after registration by the same team: business operations advisory, HR, and offices.
Core registration typically completes in 20–35 business days for most businesses after complete and compliant documentation is ready, depending on business activities, ownership structure, licensing requirements, and the relevant authorities. Full operational setup (banking, tax setup, digital signatures, e-invoicing) can extend the total timeline; we’ll map yours in the free scoping call.
Registration paperwork prepared and checked before filing
Choose the right structure for your business
The structure you register determines what your company can do, how it's owned, and what it must report. These are the three most common routes for foreign investors:
Structure 01
Representative Office
- Best for
- Established foreign companies exploring the Vietnamese market before committing.
- Key advantage
- Fast, low-cost presence for market research, liaison, and business development.
- Ownership
- Extension of the foreign parent company; no separate legal entity.
- Important consideration
- Generally cannot conduct direct revenue-generating commercial activities in Vietnam.
Structure 02
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Best for
- Most foreign investors operating a real business in Vietnam. The most common choice.
- Key advantage
- Performs its registered business activities with limited liability and a simple governance model.
- Ownership
- One or multiple owners; up to 100% foreign ownership depending on sector.
- Important consideration
- Foreign ownership limits and conditions vary by business line. We check yours before filing.
Structure 03
Joint Stock Company (JSC)
- Best for
- Companies expecting multiple shareholders or future capital raising.
- Key advantage
- Greater flexibility for complex ownership and potential share issuance, subject to regulations.
- Ownership
- Minimum of three shareholders; shares transferable subject to law and charter.
- Important consideration
- More governance and reporting obligations than an LLC, worth it only if you need the flexibility.
Not sure which structure fits your business? Most clients aren't. That's what the free consultation is for.
Talk to a Formation Consultant
The formation package
Everything you need to establish your business in Vietnam
Four phases, clearly divided into what's included in formation and the ongoing support you can add as your company grows.
1 · Planning
- Initial consultation
- Business activity assessment
- Foreign ownership assessment
- Company structure guidance
- Company name guidance & check
2 · Registration
- IRC registration and support
- ERC registration support
- Company charter & incorporation documents
- Company seal support
3 · Post-registration
- Initial tax registration
- Digital signature setup
- E-invoice setup
- Corporate bank account assistance
- FDI account guidance where applicable
- Registered or virtual office options
4 · Ongoing (optional)
- Business compliance & operations advisory
- Payroll & HR
- Work permits & immigration
- Business consulting
✓ = included in formation scope · + = optional ongoing support, quoted separately in writing
The formation process
Six steps from first call to operating company
Initial consultation
Free 30-minute call: your goals, activities, and timeline.
Day 1Structure & eligibility review
We confirm ownership limits, conditions, and the right entity type.
Day 2–5Document preparation
Charter, applications, and legalized documents assembled and checked.
Week 1–2Registration & licensing
IRC and ERC filings submitted and tracked to approval, typically 20–35 business days for most businesses once documents are complete.
Core registrationPost-registration setup
Seal, tax registration, digital signature, e-invoices, and corporate bank account opening support.
After registrationOngoing support
Business operations advisory, HR, and immigration continue under the same team.
OngoingReady to form your company in Vietnam?
Free scoping call · written quote before any work begins · Sai Gon Ward, HCMC