FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT COMPANY (FDI COMPANY) ESTABLISHMENT SERVICES IN VIETNAM (2026): WHAT TO DO AFTER ESTABLISHING AN FDI COMPANY?
After establishing an FDI company in Vietnam, the business should not commence operations immediately unless all post-establishment procedures have been completed. Obtaining the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) only marks the establishment of the investment project and the legal entity. Before conducting actual business activities, the company must fulfill a number of legal and administrative obligations relating to capital contribution, taxation, banking, invoicing, business licenses, labor, and investment reporting.
The key post-establishment procedures for a foreign-invested enterprise include: publishing enterprise registration information, completing internal corporate records, opening a corporate bank account, opening a Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA), making capital contributions within the prescribed timeframe, obtaining a digital signature, completing initial tax registration, registering for electronic invoices, obtaining any required sub-licenses for conditional business sectors, fulfilling labor and social insurance obligations, and submitting periodic investment project reports.
Particular attention should be paid to ensuring consistency between the IRC and ERC, complying with the requirement to contribute investment capital through the DICA, satisfying the conditions for issuing electronic invoices, fulfilling initial tax obligations, and confirming that the company's intended operations are consistent with its registered business lines. If there are any subsequent changes to the investment capital, project location, investors, business lines, or investment objectives, the company may be required to amend its Investment Registration Certificate (IRC), Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC), or both, depending on the nature of the changes.
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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. Can an FDI Company commence operations immediately after establishment?
Not necessarily. Even after obtaining the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and the Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC), an FDI company may not be legally ready to commence business operations. While the ERC establishes the company's legal status as a corporate entity, its ability to operate in practice depends on whether it has completed the required post-establishment procedures, such as opening a Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA), making capital contributions, completing initial tax registration, registering for electronic invoices, obtaining any required sub-licenses, and fulfilling investment reporting obligations.
In other words, obtaining the IRC and ERC only completes the basic incorporation process. Before commencing business activities, an FDI company should ensure that it has completed, at a minimum, the following requirements:
- Published its enterprise registration information;
- Completed internal corporate records and prepared the company seal and office signboard;
- Opened a corporate bank account and a Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA);
- Ensured that the investor has contributed capital within the statutory deadline, through the correct account, and with the proper payment description;
- Obtained a digital signature (token), completed the initial tax registration, and registered for electronic invoices;
- Determined whether any sub-licenses or sector-specific permits are required before commencing operations;
- Assessed whether foreign employees require work permits, visas, or temporary residence cards;
- Determined whether the company is required to submit periodic investment project reports; and
- Verified that the information recorded in the IRC and ERC is fully consistent.
If an FDI company begins operating before fulfilling these legal requirements, it may face risks relating to taxation, foreign exchange control, investment compliance, labor regulations, invoicing, licensing requirements, or administrative penalties for conducting business without satisfying the applicable legal conditions.
This is particularly important for companies operating in regulated sectors such as retail, logistics, education, food and beverages, medical devices, cosmetics, e-commerce, and tourism, where sector-specific licenses or regulatory approvals may be required before business operations can legally commence.
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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. Post-establishment checklist for an FDI Company
|
Post-Establishment Requirement |
Purpose |
Priority |
|
Publish enterprise registration information |
Fulfill the statutory disclosure obligation after the Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) is issued. |
High |
|
Complete the company seal, office signboard, and internal corporate records |
Facilitate business transactions, corporate governance, bank account opening, and dealings with government authorities. |
High |
|
Open a corporate bank account |
Enable payments, business transactions, and day-to-day financial management. |
High |
|
Open a Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA) |
Receive capital contributions from foreign investors where a DICA is legally required. |
Critical |
|
Contribute charter capital within the prescribed timeframe |
Fulfill the investor's capital commitment, charter capital obligations, and ownership structure. |
Critical |
|
Obtain a digital signature |
Carry out electronic tax filings, online tax payments, and electronic transactions with government authorities. |
High |
|
Complete the initial tax registration |
Establish the company's tax obligations with the competent tax authority. |
Critical |
|
Register for electronic invoices |
Issue legally valid invoices for the supply of goods and services. |
High |
|
Obtain any required sub-licenses for conditional business lines |
Satisfy the legal operating conditions applicable to regulated business sectors. |
Critical |
|
Submit periodic investment reports |
Comply with the reporting obligations applicable to investment projects holding an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC). |
High |
Among the above requirements, the highest priorities are opening a Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA), making capital contributions within the statutory deadline, completing the initial tax registration, registering for electronic invoices, and determining whether any sector-specific sub-licenses are required. These procedures directly affect whether an FDI company is legally permitted to commence operations in Vietnam.
In addition, the company should verify that the information recorded in the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and the Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) is fully consistent, particularly with respect to the investors, investment capital, business lines, project location, and legal representative. Any discrepancies between the two certificates may create practical difficulties when opening a DICA, receiving capital contributions, applying for sub-licenses, or carrying out future amendments to the company's registration.
If these post-establishment requirements have not yet been completed, the company should avoid commencing business operations prematurely, especially in regulated sectors such as retail, logistics, education, food and beverages, medical devices, cosmetics, e-commerce, and tourism. Businesses operating in these industries are often required to obtain sector-specific licenses or satisfy additional regulatory conditions after the ERC has been issued and before commencing commercial activities.
Prospective clients seeking assistance with procedures for establishing a foreign-invested company in Vietnam (2026) are kindly invited to contact Dai Quang Minh Company 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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