ESTABLISHMENT OF A FOREIGN-INVESTED ENTERPRISE (FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT, FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT) IN VIETNAM 2026: BRIEF INTRODUCTION ABOUT LEGAL CONDITIONS AND PROVIDING LEGAL NOTES FOR THE FOREIGN INVESTORS
Establishing a Foreign-Invested Enterprise (FIE/FDI) in Vietnam represents a crucial strategic gateway for foreign individual and institutional investors seeking to penetrate, operate, and expand within dynamic Southeast Asian markets. Under the legal framework governed primarily by the Law on Investment 2020, the Law on Enterprises 2020, and international trade agreements such as the WTO Commitments, CPTPP, and EVFTA, Vietnam maintains an encouraging yet strictly regulated environment for foreign capital inflows. Navigating this multi-tiered regulatory system requires a comprehensive understanding of statutory market access conditions, corporate structures, and dual-phase licensing procedures to ensure full legal compliance and operational readiness.
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I. Forms of Foreign Enterprise Establishment in Vietnam
Pursuant to current investment law regulations, foreign investors can choose between 02 common forms of establishment:
- Establishing a New Economic Organization (Direct issuance of IRC & ERC): Foreign investors apply for an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) for the project, followed by an Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) to establish a 100% foreign-owned company or a joint venture company;
- Capital Contribution, Share Purchase, or Acquisition of Stakes in Existing Vietnamese Companies: Foreign investors contribute capital or acquire stakes/shares in an existing Vietnamese company. This method simplifies procedures by bypassing the IRC requirement if foreign ownership thresholds do not mandate it.
II. Legal Conditions Foreign Investors Must Meet
- Market Access Conditions: The registered business sectors must not fall under prohibited investment lists and must comply with foreign ownership ratios (foreign room) and investment forms under WTO commitments and international treaties;
- Financial Capacity: Investors must prove financial capability corresponding to the registered investment capital scale (bank balance confirmation or audited financial statements);
- Legal Project Location: The company head office and project location must have a valid lease agreement, full legal documentation proving ownership/usage rights of the lessor, and align with land-use planning (not residential-only apartments).
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Human Resources: Gather a team of corporate legal experts and project legal experts with a long working history at domestic private economic groups; large foreign-invested enterprises operating in Vietnam.
Consulting Policy: Clients are gifted a completely free legal consulting package when using services at Dai Quang Minh Company.
Professionalism and Experience: Dai Quang Minh Company has a workforce with in-depth knowledge of business formation, ensuring a swift and accurate consulting process.
Time-Saving: Using Dai Quang Minh Company 's services helps you save precious time as we handle the entire process and related procedures.
Legal Insight: Dai Quang Minh Company ensures that all relevant legal regulations are strictly followed in accordance with the law.
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Detailed Support: Dai Quang Minh Company provides detailed advice and support regarding the process and requirements to help you better understand business formation.
Process Optimization: Our consulting helps optimize the business setup process, minimizing potential risks and difficulties.
Excellent Customer Experience: Dai Quang Minh Company is dedicated to providing the best customer experience through professional advice and enthusiastic support.
Focus on Business Plans: By utilizing our registration services, you can focus on developing your business plans and core activities instead of worrying about legal procedures.
III. Mandatory Post-Establishment Legal Compliance
- Opening a Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA): Foreign investors are mandated to open a DICA at an authorized commercial bank in Vietnam. All capital contributions and profit remittances back home must be transacted through this DICA;
- Capital Contribution Deadline: Within 90 days from the ERC issuance date, the investor must fully contribute 100% of the committed capital into the DICA;
- Obtaining a Business License (Sub-license) for Retail/Trading Sectors: If the enterprise engages in retail distribution rights or establishes retail outlets, an additional Business License issued is required under Decree 09/2018/ND-CP.
- Labor and Residency Procedures: Foreign representatives/investors must complete procedures for a Work Permit (or Work Permit Exemption) and obtain a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) under investment categories (DT1, DT2, DT3) to reside legally in Vietnam.
Prospective investors seeking assistance with establishing a foreign-invested enterprise (foreign direct investment, foreign portfolio investment) in Vietnam are kindly invited to contact Dai Quang Minh via Hotline: 0932 191 299; Zalo: 0932 191 299; Email: info@quangminhlawfirm.com; Viber: (+84) 337 926 405; WhatsApp: (+84) 337 926 405; WeChat: (+84) 337 926 405 (ID: pouniverse) for complimentary consultation and comprehensive, efficient, and accurate legal services.
In addition, Dai Quang Minh Company provides a wide range of services, including sub-licenses, business registration, investment, foreign labor, and ongoing legal advisory services for both domestic and foreign enterprises.
Contact:
- Zalo: 0932.191.299
- Gmail: info@quangminhlawfirm.com
- Viber: (+84) 337926405/ (+84) 869672216
- WhatsApp: (+84) 337926405/ (+84) 869672216
- Wechat: (+84) 337926405 (ID: _pouniverse)/ (+84) 869672216 (ID: DQM_Verna)
- Telegram: (+84) 337926405/ (+84) 869672216
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