Vietnam Market Entry & Company Setup Services

Choose the right entry route for Vietnam — representative office, foreign-owned LLC, compliance launch, bank/capital support, or custom setup review. Vietnam is attractive, but the wrong setup can become expensive fast.

Entry strategy & structure

  • Entry model advisory: representative office, foreign-owned LLC, or joint venture
  • Feasibility, sector fit, and foreign ownership condition review
  • Location considerations across HCMC, Hanoi, and industrial provinces
  • Setup timeline and licensing risk mapping

Company setup & licensing

  • IRC (Investment Registration Certificate) and BRC (Business Registration Certificate) support
  • Company charter, setup documents, and local filing coordination
  • Representative office establishment for non-revenue presence
  • Conditional and regulated sector licensing review

Launch & post-setup execution

  • Bank account opening and capital contribution roadmap
  • Tax code registration, e-invoice, and accounting onboarding
  • Labor, HR, and compliance calendar setup from day one
  • Registered address and office search support

Interested in investment migration or residency? That practice is handled by our sister brand VNIS Investment, the VNIS Group member specializing in investment & immigration.

Who this is for

  • Foreign companies exploring Vietnam and needing a practical entry direction before committing to setup
  • Foreign investors setting up a standard foreign-owned LLC with IRC/BRC licensing
  • Companies that need a non-revenue Vietnam presence for liaison, research, or sourcing
  • Regulated sectors, joint ventures, and multi-investor structures needing custom proposal review

Build your package

Pick a base package, add the support modules you need, and get a detailed proposal within one business day.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to set up a foreign-owned company in Vietnam?

A typical timeline is 1–2 weeks for strategy and feasibility, 4–8 weeks for licensing and setup (IRC/BRC), and another 1–2 weeks for bank, tax, and compliance launch. Regulated or conditional business lines can take longer and may require additional approvals.

Should I open a representative office or a foreign-owned LLC?

A representative office suits liaison, market research, sourcing, and partner development but cannot generate revenue. A foreign-owned LLC is the standard route for trading, services, or invoicing customers in Vietnam. Our advisory packages compare RO, LLC, and JV against your goals before you commit.

Do the service fees include government fees and third-party costs?

No. Quoted fees are BusinessPartner.vn service fees only. Government fees, taxes, notarization, legalization, translation, bank charges, office rent, and third-party vendor costs are excluded unless agreed in writing.

What happens after my company is registered?

Registration is only the start. You still need bank account opening, capital contribution within the legal deadline, tax code and e-invoice setup, labor and HR registration, and a compliance calendar. Our Company Setup + Compliance Launch package covers this onboarding from day one.

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