{"id":91329,"date":"2026-05-15T09:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T01:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/?p=91329"},"modified":"2026-09-29T18:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T10:08:26","slug":"types-of-company-in-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/blog\/types-of-company-in-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Types of Companies in Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-To-Open-A-Business-In-Vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"Types of Companies in Vietnam\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=85256281754&amp;text&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-1024x148.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-1024x148.png 1024w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-300x43.png 300w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-768x111.png 768w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-1536x222.png 1536w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-2048x296.png 2048w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff;border-radius: 30px;background-color: #f3f3f3;padding-top: 30px;padding-left: 35px;padding-right: 35px;padding-bottom: 30px\" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-c504b536-a960-4ca5-9044-26c47719fe48\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left:23px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.3\">Vietnam\u2019s Law on Enterprises recognizes limited liability companies, joint-stock companies,\u00a0partnerships\u00a0and sole proprietorships as enterprise forms.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Representative offices and branches are useful market-entry options, but they are not standalone Vietnam companies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign investors must check market access conditions before choosing a structure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New beneficial owner information obligations apply under Vietnam\u2019s 2025 enterprise law amendments.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s good news for investors and foreign companies planning to set up a business but still unsure of what type of company in Vietnam suits them best. Premia TNC is just a tap of the finger away! With our experience in company incorporation, among other services, we can confidently assist foreign investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Premia TNC understands that launching a business in Vietnam involves a lot of work, like creating a marketing scheme, hiring staff, raising money, and choosing the perfect company type. So, we present the options foreign investors have to <a href=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/service\/company-incorporation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">launch a company in Vietnam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#footer-form\" style=\"background-color:#f04e23\">Book Your Free Incorporation Advisory Now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-role-of-tax-incentives-in-driving-innovation-and-economic-growth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">What company type in Vietnam should foreign investors choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign investors usually compare limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, partnerships, representative&nbsp;offices&nbsp;and branches. LLCs and JSCs are the most common operating company structures, while representative offices and branches are market-entry presences of a foreign parent. The best choice depends on ownership, liability, capital raising needs, business&nbsp;scope&nbsp;and Vietnam\u2019s market access conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indeed, investors should choose a structure that suits their business model, tax position, regulatory licensing&nbsp;requirements&nbsp;and liability risk. Under Vietnam\u2019s Law on Investment, foreign investors must satisfy market access conditions where their intended business line is restricted, including&nbsp;possible conditions&nbsp;on foreign ownership ratio, investment method, investment&nbsp;scope&nbsp;and other treaty- or law-based requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the Law on Enterprises, Vietnam\u2019s enterprise forms include limited liability companies, joint-stock companies,&nbsp;partnerships&nbsp;and sole proprietorships. Representative offices and branches are not separate company types; they are&nbsp;dependent&nbsp;units or licensed presences used for specific purposes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-role-of-tax-incentives-in-driving-innovation-and-economic-growth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Limited Liability Company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I. Requirements and Capital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Vietnam can be&nbsp;established&nbsp;as a single-member LLC owned by one organization or individual, or as a multi-member LLC with 2\u201350 members. Members\u2019 liability is&nbsp;generally limited&nbsp;to their contributed or committed capital, subject to statutory exceptions. Members must&nbsp;generally contribute&nbsp;capital within&nbsp;90 days&nbsp;from the issuance date of the Enterprise Registration Certificate, excluding certain time required for transport,&nbsp;importation&nbsp;or ownership transfer of contributed assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The registered capital requirement varies depending on the industry and the specific business activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">II. Ownership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An LLC with partial foreign ownership may be structured as a joint venture where it includes both foreign and Vietnamese investors. A wholly foreign-owned LLC may be owned by one or more foreign investors, subject to market access rules and any sector-specific conditions. Foreign-owned LLCs can&nbsp;operate&nbsp;in many sectors, including manufacturing, trading, education, information&nbsp;technology&nbsp;and services, provided that the proposed business lines are&nbsp;permitted&nbsp;and&nbsp;required&nbsp;licenses or approvals are obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">III. Time Taken to Establish<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The time&nbsp;required&nbsp;to&nbsp;establish&nbsp;an LLC in Vietnam can vary depending on the business sector, foreign investor structure, document legalization, lease readiness and whether an Investment Registration Certificate is&nbsp;required. Where an investment project of a foreign investor requires an IRC, the IRC step&nbsp;generally comes&nbsp;before enterprise registration. After the enterprise registration dossier is valid, the business registration authority issues the Enterprise Registration Certificate according to the applicable enterprise registration rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">IV. Pros and Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the primary advantages of an LLC is limited liability, meaning the&nbsp;company&nbsp;owner or members are&nbsp;generally responsible&nbsp;only to the extent of charter capital or contributed capital, subject to statutory exceptions. The structure also allows single ownership in a single-member LLC and provides a&nbsp;relatively simple&nbsp;governance framework. However, there are disadvantages to consider. LLCs&nbsp;generally cannot&nbsp;issue shares, except for equitization cases, which may limit share-based fundraising compared with a joint-stock company. LLCs may issue bonds if legal conditions are satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"  https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/singapore-holding-company-and-vietnam-subsidiary-ventures\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=Singapore+Holding+Company+and+Vietnam+Subsidiary+Partnership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/VN-8-Strategic-Benefits-to-Expand-Your-Business-in-Vietnam-with-a-Singapore-Holding-Company-1-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/VN-8-Strategic-Benefits-to-Expand-Your-Business-in-Vietnam-with-a-Singapore-Holding-Company-1-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/VN-8-Strategic-Benefits-to-Expand-Your-Business-in-Vietnam-with-a-Singapore-Holding-Company-1-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/VN-8-Strategic-Benefits-to-Expand-Your-Business-in-Vietnam-with-a-Singapore-Holding-Company-1-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/VN-8-Strategic-Benefits-to-Expand-Your-Business-in-Vietnam-with-a-Singapore-Holding-Company-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-role-of-tax-incentives-in-driving-innovation-and-economic-growth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Joint-Stock Company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I. Requirements and Capital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Joint-Stock Company (JSC) in Vietnam requires at least three shareholders and has no statutory maximum number of shareholders. Its charter capital is divided into equal units called shares. The initially registered charter capital is the total face value of subscribed shares and must be recorded in the company charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A newly established JSC must have at least three founding shareholders, and founding shareholders must subscribe for at least 20% of the total authorized ordinary shares upon enterprise registration, unless the JSC is formed through certain conversion, division,&nbsp;consolidation&nbsp;or acquisition cases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">II. Ownership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A JSC can be wholly or partly foreign-owned by individuals or organizations, subject to market access restrictions and sector-specific conditions. Shareholders are provided with shares as evidence of ownership, and shares are&nbsp;generally transferable&nbsp;except in restricted cases under the Law on Enterprises, the&nbsp;company&nbsp;charter&nbsp;or securities regulations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">III. Time Taken to Establish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of&nbsp;establishing&nbsp;a JSC is usually more complex than&nbsp;establishing&nbsp;a simple LLC because it requires shareholder structuring, share subscription arrangements, corporate governance planning and, for foreign investors,&nbsp;possible IRC&nbsp;and market access review. The exact&nbsp;time frame&nbsp;can vary based on the business sector, investment project, licensing&nbsp;conditions&nbsp;and document readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">IV. Pros and Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the main advantages of a JSC is its flexibility in raising capital. The company can quickly issue shares to an unlimited number of investors, making it a preferred choice for many capital funders. Shareholders benefit from limited liability, as their financial responsibility is restricted to the amount of their investment, reducing personal financial risk. The procedure for assigning and transferring shares is relatively simple, which enhances the attractiveness of JSCs for potential investors. Additionally, JSCs can operate in a wide range of industries due to their efficient capital-raising capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-role-of-tax-incentives-in-driving-innovation-and-economic-growth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Partnership Company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partnership is a Vietnam enterprise with at least two general partners who jointly own and&nbsp;operate&nbsp;the business under one name. General partners must be individuals and have unlimited liability for the partnership\u2019s obligations. A partnership may also have limited partners, whose liability is&nbsp;generally limited&nbsp;to their promised capital contribution. This structure can suit professional or trust-based businesses, but it is less common for foreign investors because of the unlimited liability exposure of general partners. A partnership has legal personality from the date the Enterprise Registration Certificate is issued and must not issue securities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#footer-form\" style=\"background-color:#f04e23\">Secure Your Free Company Name Search!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-role-of-tax-incentives-in-driving-innovation-and-economic-growth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Representative Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I. Requirements and Capital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up a Representative Office in Vietnam does not require registered charter capital because a representative office is not a separate enterprise. For foreign traders, Decree 07\/2016\/ND-CP requires the foreign trader to be legally established and to have&nbsp;operated&nbsp;for at least one year from the date of establishment or registration, among other conditions. The license for establishment of a representative office or branch is&nbsp;generally valid&nbsp;for five years, but not beyond the remaining term of the foreign trader\u2019s business registration document where that document has an expiry date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">II. Ownership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Representative Office in Vietnam is fully owned by its parent company. This structure allows the parent company to maintain complete control over the RO&#8217;s activities, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">III. Time Taken to Establish<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process to&nbsp;establish&nbsp;a Representative Office in Vietnam is&nbsp;relatively quick&nbsp;where the dossier is complete and no ministry-level consultation is&nbsp;required. Under Decree 07\/2016\/ND-CP, the licensing agency&nbsp;generally provides&nbsp;a written notification on whether the license is granted within 7 working days from receipt of a valid application, except for cases requiring&nbsp;additional&nbsp;approval or consultation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">IV. Pros and Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up a Representative Office in Vietnam offers advantages such as a low&nbsp;initial&nbsp;investment and a&nbsp;relatively quick&nbsp;setup process. There is no registered capital requirement, reducing the financial burden for market entry. Representative Offices can conduct liaison activities, market&nbsp;research&nbsp;and promotion of the parent company\u2019s business. However, they are restricted from conducting business activities and cannot independently generate revenue in Vietnam. ROs also rely heavily on their parent company for funding and strategic direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-are-the-types-of-tax-incentives-in-vietnam\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Branch Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I. Requirements and Capital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To&nbsp;establish&nbsp;a Branch Office in Vietnam, a foreign trader must obtain an establishment license. Under Decree 07\/2016\/ND-CP, the foreign trader must&nbsp;generally have&nbsp;operated&nbsp;for at least five years from the date of establishment or registration, and the branch\u2019s scope of operation must be consistent with Vietnam\u2019s market access commitments and the foreign trader\u2019s business lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A branch is not a separate Vietnam company. It is a licensed presence of the foreign trader, and the foreign trader is legally responsible for the entire operation of its branch in Vietnam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">II. Ownership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign companies have the flexibility to appoint a head of branch, subject to Vietnam\u2019s labor,&nbsp;immigration&nbsp;and work permit requirements where the appointee is a foreign employee. This allows for direct control and oversight from the parent company, ensuring alignment with the company\u2019s objectives and policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">III. Time Taken to Establish<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Decree 07\/2016\/ND-CP, the licensing agency generally examines whether a branch application is complete within 3 working days and, except for cases requiring consultation with a relevant ministry, provides a written notification on whether the branch license is granted within 7 working days from receipt of a valid application. In practice, the overall timeline may be longer where documents require legalization, translation, explanation,&nbsp;supplementation&nbsp;or sector-specific approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">IV. Pros and Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Branch offices can provide substantial benefits, particularly for eligible service-oriented industries. They may conduct activities within their licensed scope and can offer more operational&nbsp;substance&nbsp;than a representative office. However, branches are not&nbsp;separate&nbsp;companies, and the foreign trader&nbsp;remains&nbsp;legally responsible for their operations. Their permitted scope may be limited by Vietnam\u2019s WTO commitments, market access&nbsp;rules&nbsp;and specialized laws. Understanding these requirements is essential before deciding whether a Branch Office is suitable for entering Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Compliance Points Foreign Investors Should Not Miss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 1 July 2025, Vietnam\u2019s enterprise registration framework includes beneficial owner information requirements. Enterprises must collect,&nbsp;update&nbsp;and&nbsp;retain&nbsp;beneficial owner information and provide it to competent authorities when requested. Decree 168\/2025\/ND-CP also requires declaration of certain beneficial owners, such as individuals holding at least 25% of charter capital or voting shares, and notification of changes in beneficial owner information within&nbsp;10 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">How PREMIA TNC Helps in Registering Companies in Vietnam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Premia TNC understands how tough it is to decide which company type foreign investors will choose in Vietnam. Hence, even at this stage, we offer our help by providing information and all the support needed to <a href=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/service\/company-incorporation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register a business in Vietnam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take pride in guiding investors over the government requisites, removing clients\u2019 confusion, and giving clarity to the entire business setup process. With our professional assistance, foreign investors can launch their companies in a relatively brief period. In this way, investors can devote their precious time to other decisions to make sure the business grows in Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.channel.io\/home?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=channel.io&amp;utm_campaign=premiatnc\" style=\"background-color:#f04e23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complimentary Annual Return Filling &#8211; Get Started!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Frequently&nbsp;Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap wp-faq-schema-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What is the most common company type for foreign investors in Vietnam?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An LLC is often the most practical choice for foreign investors that want a simpler operating company with limited liability and flexible ownership. However, a JSC may be better where the investor needs multiple shareholders, easier share transfers or share-based fundraising. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is a representative office allowed to sell goods or services in Vietnam?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. A representative office is limited to liaison, market research and promotion of the parent company\u2019s business. It cannot independently conduct profit-generating business activities in Vietnam.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Do foreign investors always need an Investment Registration Certificate?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. An IRC is generally required for investment projects of foreign investors, but it is not required for certain forms such as capital contribution, purchase of shares or purchase of stakes in an existing business organization. The correct route depends on the investment structure and business sector. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=85256281754&amp;text&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-1-1024x148.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-1-1024x148.png 1024w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-1-300x43.png 300w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-1-768x111.png 768w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-1-1536x222.png 1536w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-1-2048x296.png 2048w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BTN-4-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Here\u2019s good news for investors and foreign companies planning to set up a business but still unsure of what type of company in Vietnam suits them best. Premia TNC is just a tap of the finger away! With our experience in company incorporation, among other services, we can confidently assist foreign investors.<\/p>\n<p>Premia TNC understands that launching a business in Vietnam involves a lot of work, like creating a marketing scheme, hiring staff, raising money, and choosing the perfect company type. 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