Open Your Company in Vietnam
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Benefits of Our Vietnam Company Formation
From legal consultation to ongoing HR and accounting — HIREVN is the only partner you need to set up and operate in Vietnam.
Choose the Right Company Formation Option
Vietnam offers multiple entity structures to suit different business goals — from full market entry to initial market exploration.
In Vietnam, businesses can operate under various entity types, each with distinct features catering to different business needs — from investment-grade operations to market exploration and supply chain setup. HIREVN's legal consultants will recommend the optimal structure based on your sector, ownership preference, capital requirements, and long-term growth plan.
- Easiest to set up and register
- Easy to raise capital
- Minimum 1 shareholder
- Full limited liability protection
- No capital requirements
- Eligible to hire local employees
- Research target market freely
- No profit-generating activities
- Same structure as parent entity
- Legal rep can obtain more permits
- Import-export activities allowed
- No capital requirements
- Shareholders limited to investment liability
- Easy to transfer shares
- Minimum 3 shareholders required
- Suitable for stock market listing
Options for Setting Up a Business in Vietnam
Compare entity types to find the structure that best matches your investment goals and operational needs.
| LLC | Rep. Office | Branch Office | JSC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicable | All investors | WTO members | All investors | All investors |
| Minimum Capital | By business activity | None | None | VND 10B if listed |
| Min. Shareholders | ≥ 1 (individual or entity) | Head office owned | Head office owned | ≥ 3 |
| Limited Liability Protection | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Import-Export Activities | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Own Shares in Another Entity | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Convert to Another Entity Type | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Corporate Income Tax | By industry | No profit activities | By industry | By industry |
| Benefits | Easiest to set up · Easy to raise capital · Less paperwork | No capital req. · Can hire employees · Research market | Same structure as parent · More permits possible | Shareholders limited to investment · Easy share transfer |
Your Success Plan in Vietnam
Four straightforward steps to open your company in Vietnam with HIREVN's full expert support.
Tell us about your company's goals and aspirations for the Vietnamese market — sector, entity type, ownership, and timeline.
Go over your business plan with one of our bilingual consultants who know Vietnam's regulatory landscape inside-out.
Our team processes all required paperwork and creates your complete company registration dossier for submission.
We finalise your setup and hand over a fully operational, compliant company — ready for business in Vietnam's fastest-growing economy.
Frequently Asked Questions on Opening a Company in Vietnam
Yes. Vietnam allows up to 100% foreign ownership in most business sectors. Foreign investors can register a Limited Liability Company (LLC), Joint-Stock Company (JSC), Representative Office, or Branch Office depending on their goals and operational needs. HIREVN can guide you through the right entity structure from the very first consultation.
The main entity types for foreign investors are: Limited Liability Company (LLC) — most common and easiest to set up; Joint-Stock Company (JSC) — suitable for share capital and stock market listing; Representative Office (RO) — non-profit, ideal for market research and initial hiring; Branch Office (BO) — an extension of the foreign parent company with no capital requirements.
There is no prescribed minimum capital for most LLC and JSC registrations — capital requirements depend on the specific business sector and activities. Representative Offices and Branch Offices have no capital requirements at all. HIREVN can advise on the appropriate charter capital for your industry to ensure compliance and avoid regulatory issues.
In most business sectors, yes — foreign investors can own 100% of a company incorporated in Vietnam. Some restricted sectors (e.g., media, certain financial services, telecommunications) may require a Vietnamese partner or have ownership caps. HIREVN will confirm foreign ownership eligibility for your specific industry before you proceed.
Yes. A Representative Office (RO) allows you to establish a legal presence in Vietnam without incorporating a full entity — useful for market research, hiring, and business development. Alternatively, HIREVN's Employer of Record (EOR) service lets you hire Vietnamese employees and manage payroll with 100% compliance, without setting up any entity at all.
For a standard LLC, the process typically takes 4–8 weeks from submission of complete documents to receiving your Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC). HIREVN's experienced team ensures your dossier is prepared correctly and submitted efficiently to avoid delays or requests for amendments.
Typical requirements include: passport copies of all foreign investors and directors, proof of address for shareholders, a proposed company name and charter, a registered office address in Vietnam, a description of planned business activities, and information on charter capital. Notarization and apostille may be required depending on your home country. HIREVN provides a full checklist after the initial consultation.
No, in most sectors a Vietnamese director or shareholder is not required. Foreign nationals can act as sole directors and shareholders of an LLC or JSC in Vietnam. However, some regulated industries such as banking, insurance, and media may impose local ownership requirements. HIREVN will confirm your sector's requirements before incorporation.
Absolutely. HIREVN offers comprehensive post-incorporation support including accounting and tax compliance, payroll and HR outsourcing, work permit and visa processing for foreign employees, annual business license renewals, and ongoing legal and regulatory advisory. We are your end-to-end Vietnam business partner — not just a registration service.
Set up your business in Vietnam
with ease and confidence.
HIREVN handles licensing, legal compliance, and registration — so you can focus on launching your business.