ESTABLISHMENT OF A FOREIGN-INVESTED ENTERPRISE IN VIETNAM: ESTABLISHING A FOREIGN-INVESTED FOOD MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN VIETNAM
Food processing and manufacturing has always been a key sector in Vietnam thanks to abundant agricultural resources, a large workforce, and a domestic market of over 100 million consumers. In particular, Vietnam's deep integration into new-generation free trade agreements (CPTPP, EVFTA, RCEP...) has made the country an ideal food manufacturing hub for international corporations and investors exporting globally.
However, food is a conditional business sector under the Law on Investment and the Law on Food Safety, directly affecting human health. Establishing a 100% foreign-owned food manufacturing company requires investors to concurrently meet market access conditions, factory planning, environmental standards, fire safety rules, and strict food safety certifications.
Below, Dai Quang Minh Consulting provides a detailed analysis of the legal requirements and procedures for establishing a foreign-owned food manufacturing company in Vietnam based on the latest regulations.
Prospective investors seeking assistance with establishing a foreign-invested enterprise 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.
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I. Establishment of a Foreign-Invested Enterprise in Vietnam: Market access conditions
According to Vietnam's WTO Schedule of Specific Commitments in Services and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to which Vietnam is a party, the Food manufacturing and processing sector is not restricted in terms of foreign ownership:
- Foreign investors are permitted to establish a 100% foreign-owned enterprise to directly construct factories and operate food processing lines in Vietnam.
- Distinguishing Between Manufacturing and Retail/Distribution Activities:
+ Manufacturing Activities: Foreign-invested enterprises that produce food at their factory and wholesale their own manufactured products (either for export or sale to distributors/agents in Vietnam) are not required to obtain a Retail License from the Department of Industry and Trade.
+ Direct Distribution/Retail Activities: If the Foreign-invested enterprise opens direct retail stores targeting end-consumers, it must apply for an additional Retail Distribution Right License and a Retail Establishment License under Decree No. 09/2018/ND-CP.
II. Establishment of a Foreign-Invested Enterprise in Vietnam: Mandatory Conditions for a Foreign-Invested Food Manufacturing Facilities
To receive project approval and operational permits, foreign investors must meet strict technical standards regarding infrastructure:
- Location & Factory Premises:
+ Factory Location: Must be situated in an Industrial Zone (IZ), Industrial Cluster (IC), or an area officially planned for industrial/food processing activities. Manufacturing factories emitting wastewater/exhaust gas cannot be located in purely residential areas.
+ One-Way Workflow Design: The plant must be designed according to a one-way production flow (from raw material input -> processing -> packaging -> finished product warehouse) to prevent cross-contamination between unprocessed and processed food.
- Environmental & Fire Safety:
+ Environmental License / EIA Report: Because food production generates significant organic wastewater, enterprises must complete an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report or obtain an Environmental License prior to starting factory construction.
+ Fire Safety Design Approval & Inspection: Factory facilities and raw material storage systems must obtain Fire Safety Design Approval and final safety inspection clearance from the Fire Prevention and Fighting Police before entering operation.
- Food Safety Conditions & Quality Certifications
+ Issuance of Certificate of Food Safety Eligibility: Enterprises submit applications to the Vietnam Food Administration (Ministry of Health), Department of Industry and Trade, or Department of Agriculture and Rural Development depending on the product category.
+ Exemption from Food Safety Certificate: If the factory holds valid international quality management certifications such as GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, IFS, BRC, or FSSC 22000, it is exempt from applying for the Certificate of Food Safety Eligibility (only requiring product self-declaration or product declaration registration).
- Food Product Declaration:
+ Product Self-Declaration: Applicable to pre-packaged processed food, food additives, processing aids, etc. The enterprise conducts lab testing and submits the self-declaration dossier to the state authority.
+ Product Declaration Registration: Applicable to health supplements, medical nutrition products, foods for special dietary uses, etc. These require formal evaluation and approval from the Ministry of Health (Vietnam Food Administration).
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III. Establishment of a Foreign-Invested Enterprise in Vietnam: Procedure for Establishing a Foreign-Invested Cosmetic Hospital
- Step 1: Apply for the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC): Foreign investors forming a new enterprise must execute investment project registration procedures to obtain an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC).
- Step 2: Apply for the Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC): Upon receiving the IRC, the investor submits an enterprise registration dossier to the Department of Finance to obtain the Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC).
- Step 3: Complete Factory Construction, Fire Safety & Environmental Licensing.
- Step 4: Obtain Food Safety Certificate (or ISO/HACCP Exemption) & Product Declaration.
Prospective investors seeking assistance with establishing a foreign-invested enterprise 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
During the course of operations, should you have any questions or require any assistance, please contact Dai Quang Minh Company. We are always ready to provide support and accompany you throughout the process of construction, operation, and development.
We wish you sustainable development and breakthrough success.
Sincerely thank you./.
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