FOREIGN INVESTORS ESTABLISHING A COFFEE BUSINESS IN VIETNAM: CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES, AND KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN 2026
In recent years, Vietnam has continued to be an attractive destination for foreign investors seeking to enter the food and beverage market, particularly in the coffee and beverage sector.
However, establishing a foreign-invested coffee business in Vietnam does not simply involve completing enterprise registration procedures. Foreign investors must also consider regulations on foreign investment, market access, business lines, investment capital, business locations, food safety, fire prevention and fighting, and other requirements applicable to the proposed business model.
As of March 1, 2026, the Law on Investment No. 143/2025/QH15 has officially taken effect, establishing a new legal framework for investment activities in Vietnam.
Therefore, foreign investors intending to establish a coffee company, coffee shop, or coffee chain in Vietnam should carefully review the applicable regulations and determine the appropriate investment structure before implementing their business plans.Clients seeking assistance with the establishment of an wood FDI company in Vietnam (2026) may 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.
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I. Foreign Investors Establishing a Coffee Business in Vietnam: Can Foreigners Establish a Coffee Company?
Foreign investors may establish an economic organization in Vietnam to carry out coffee shop, beverage service, and related business activities, subject to applicable regulations on investment, enterprise registration, market access, and specialized requirements.
Depending on the investor's nationality, investment structure, proposed business activities, and scale of the project, investors may choose an appropriate form of investment, such as:
- Establishing a 100% foreign-owned company;
- Establishing a joint venture company between Vietnamese and foreign investors;
- Contributing capital to or purchasing shares or capital contributions in an existing Vietnamese company;
Other forms of investment permitted under Vietnamese law.
For coffee business projects, investors should clearly determine the intended business model, such as a single coffee shop, a coffee chain, a coffee and beverage business, or a business combining coffee shop operations with the trading and distribution of coffee products.
In particular, where the business involves food and beverage preparation, investors should pay special attention to food safety, fire prevention and fighting, premises, and other specialized requirements before commencing operations.
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III. Foreign Investors Establishing a Coffee Business in Vietnam: Conditions for Foreign Investors Establishing a Coffee Business in Vietnam
Before preparing the application dossier, foreign investors should determine several fundamental conditions for establishing a coffee business.
Determine the Business Line
The enterprise must register appropriate business lines corresponding to its intended coffee and beverage activities.
Depending on the actual business model, investors should consider the appropriate business lines for:
- Coffee shop and beverage service activities;
- Food and beverage service;
- Trading of coffee and related products;
- Other activities planned by the investor.
The specific business activities should be reviewed to determine whether any specialized regulations or additional conditions apply.
Determine the Business Model
Investors should clearly identify the intended model, such as:
- A single coffee shop;
- A coffee and beverage shop;
- A coffee chain;
- A coffee shop combined with food service;
- A coffee business combined with trading or distribution of coffee products;
- Other related business models.
Determining the exact business model at the beginning of the investment process helps the enterprise identify the applicable investment, business registration, food safety, fire safety, and other regulatory requirements.
Determine the Investment Capital
There is generally no single fixed statutory minimum investment capital applicable to every coffee business project. However, the registered investment capital should be appropriate and feasible in relation to the scale of the proposed project.
Investors should take into account:
- Premises rental costs;
- Interior construction and renovation costs;
- Coffee machines and equipment;
- Furniture and other facilities;
- Raw materials and ingredients;
- Labor costs;
- Operating expenses;
- Marketing and business development costs;
- Working capital.
- The investment capital should be reasonably structured to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed investment project.
Determine the Business Location
The business location is an important consideration for a foreign-invested coffee project.
Investors should review:
- Land-use and planning considerations;
- Permitted use of the premises for the proposed business;
- Building and infrastructure conditions;
- Fire prevention and fighting requirements;
- Food safety requirements;
- Technical infrastructure;
- Size and layout of the premises.
The business premises should be suitable for the proposed activities and comply with applicable construction, fire safety, food safety, and other relevant regulations.
Comply with Food Safety Requirements
Where the coffee business involves the preparation and serving of food and beverages, the enterprise should pay particular attention to applicable food safety requirements.
Depending on the actual operation, the enterprise may need to consider requirements concerning:
- Food preparation areas;
- Food storage;
- Equipment and utensils;
- Water supply;
- Food ingredients and raw materials;
- Food safety management;
- Food safety certificates or applicable exemptions;
- Other requirements applicable to the specific business model.
Therefore, food safety compliance should be considered from the project planning stage rather than only after the coffee shop has commenced operations.
IV. Foreign Investors Establishing a Coffee Business in Vietnam: Procedures for Foreign Investors Establishing a Coffee Business in Vietnam
The establishment process may generally involve the following steps:
Step 1: Determine Investment Conditions and Project Information
Investors should determine:
- Investor's nationality;
- Form of investment;
- Proposed coffee and beverage activities;
- Business lines;
- Business location;
- Business model and scale;
- Total investment capital;
- Project duration.
Step 2: Prepare the Investment Application Dossier
The investor prepares the required documents depending on whether the investor is an individual or an organization.
Foreign-issued documents may need to undergo consular legalization, Vietnamese translation, and certification/notarization in accordance with applicable regulations.
Step 3: Carry Out Investment Registration Procedures
The investor carries out the investment registration procedure and obtains an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) where required by law.
The Law on Investment No. 143/2025/QH15, effective from March 1, 2026, is an important legal basis governing investment activities in Vietnam.
Step 4: Establish the Company
After completing the applicable investment procedures, the investor carries out enterprise registration procedures to obtain the Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC).
The ERC establishes the legal entity in Vietnam.
Step 5: Prepare the Business Premises and Fulfill Specialized Requirements
After establishing the company, the investor proceeds with preparing the coffee shop or business premises, including, where applicable:
- Renting or preparing the business premises;
- Renovating and fitting out the premises;
- Installing coffee machines and equipment;
- Fire prevention and fighting requirements;
- Food safety requirements;
- Labor requirements;
- Occupational safety;
- Other specialized licenses, approvals, or conditions applicable to the project.
Step 6: Commence Coffee Business Operations
Before commencing operations, the enterprise should ensure that all applicable legal and operational requirements have been fulfilled.
Depending on the actual business model, the enterprise should review requirements concerning:
- Food and beverage service;
- Food safety;
- Fire prevention and fighting;
- Product labeling where applicable;
- Labor and employment;
- Tax and accounting obligations;
- Other specialized requirements applicable to the business.
Clients seeking assistance with the establishment of an wood FDI company in Vietnam (2026) may 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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