FOREIGN INVESTORS ESTABLISHING A FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY IN VIETNAM: CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES, AND KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN 2026
In recent years, Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investors seeking opportunities in the film, media, entertainment, and creative industries.
However, establishing a foreign-invested film production company in Vietnam is not simply a matter of completing enterprise registration procedures. Investors must carefully consider regulations on foreign investment, market access, foreign ownership restrictions, investment structure, business lines, investment capital, production activities, intellectual property, and specialized regulations applicable to cinematography.
Under the current legal framework, foreign investors intending to establish a film production company in Vietnam should determine the appropriate investment structure and carefully review the applicable conditions before implementing the investment project.
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I. Foreign Investors Establishing a Film Production Company in Vietnam: Can Foreigners Establish a Film Production Company?
Foreign investors may participate in Vietnam's cinematography industry in accordance with Vietnamese law.
Under the Law on Cinematography, foreign organizations and individuals may cooperate with Vietnamese cinematography establishments in film production, film distribution, and film dissemination through permitted investment structures.
Depending on the proposed activities and investment structure, foreign investors may consider:
- Establishing an economic organization with foreign investment capital;
- Contributing capital to or purchasing shares or capital contributions in an existing Vietnamese company;
- Entering into a business cooperation contract (BCC);
- Other investment structures permitted under Vietnamese law.
However, investors should pay particular attention to the foreign ownership limitation applicable to cinematography activities. For investment in film production, distribution, and dissemination, the foreign investor's capital contribution in the economic organization must not exceed 51% of charter capital under the Law on Cinematography.
Therefore, foreign investors should determine the proposed ownership ratio and investment structure before preparing the investment application dossier.
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III. Foreign Investors Establishing a Film Production Company in Vietnam: Key Conditions
Before preparing the application dossier, foreign investors should carefully determine the following fundamental matters.
Determine the Proposed Film Activities
Investors should clearly identify the activities the company intends to conduct, such as:
- Film production;
- Film co-production;
- Film production services;
- Other cinematography-related activities;
- Film distribution, where applicable;
- Film dissemination, where applicable;
- Other related media and entertainment activities.
Different activities may be subject to different market access conditions and specialized regulations.
Determine the Investment Structure and Foreign Ownership Ratio
Because cinematography is a conditional sector for foreign investment, investors should determine the appropriate ownership structure before establishing the company.
For activities involving film production, distribution, and dissemination, the foreign investor's ownership should be structured in accordance with the applicable 51% foreign ownership limitation.
The investor may therefore need to establish the company together with a Vietnamese investor or consider another legally permitted investment structure.
Determine the Business Lines
The company must register business lines corresponding to its actual activities.
Depending on the proposed business model, investors may consider business lines relating to:
- Motion picture, video and television programme production;
- Motion picture, video and television programme post-production;
- Motion picture, video and television programme distribution, where applicable;
- Other related creative and media activities.
The specific business lines should be reviewed carefully to determine whether additional market access restrictions or specialized requirements apply.
Determine the Investment Capital
There is generally no single fixed statutory minimum investment capital applicable to every film production project.
However, the registered investment capital should be appropriate and feasible in relation to the scale and nature of the proposed project.
Investors should take into account:
- Office or studio rental costs;
- Film production equipment;
- Cameras, lighting and sound equipment;
- Studio and production facilities;
- Personnel and production crew costs;
- Post-production expenses;
- Location and filming expenses;
- Marketing and distribution expenses;
- Operating expenses;
- Working capital.
The investment capital should be reasonably structured to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed investment project.
Determine the Business Location
The company should have a suitable business location in Vietnam.
Depending on the business model, investors should consider:
- The permitted use of the premises;
- Office or studio requirements;
- Technical infrastructure;
- Fire prevention and fighting requirements where applicable;
- Environmental requirements where applicable;
- Suitability of the premises for film production activities.
Where the project involves studios, sets, warehouses, or other specialized facilities, additional requirements may need to be reviewed before implementation.
Comply with Cinematography Regulations
Film production activities must comply with the Law on Cinematography and other relevant regulations.
Film production establishments are responsible for ensuring that their production activities comply with applicable requirements concerning:
- Film content;
- Intellectual property rights;
- Copyright and related rights;
- Protection of personal rights;
- Security and public order;
- Fire prevention and fighting;
- Environmental protection;
- Cultural heritage protection;
- Other relevant legal requirements.
In addition, where foreign organizations or individuals produce films in Vietnam using Vietnamese production services or filming locations, specific requirements and permits may apply depending on the actual project..
IV. Foreign Investors Establishing a Film Production Company in Vietnam: Procedures
The establishment process may generally involve the following steps:
Step 1: Determine Investment Conditions and Project Information
The investor should determine:
- Investor's nationality;
- Investment structure;
- Foreign ownership ratio;
- Proposed film production activities;
- Business lines;
- Business location;
- Project 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
Where required by law, the investor carries out the investment registration procedure and obtains an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC).
The investment authority will review the proposed investment project, including the investment objectives, investment structure, capital, location, and applicable market access conditions.
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 of the company in Vietnam.
Step 5: Complete Specialized Procedures and Prepare for Operations
After establishment, the company proceeds with preparing its business operations and fulfilling applicable requirements.
Depending on the actual business model, the company may need to consider:
- Film production procedures;
- Filming and production-related permits where applicable;
- Intellectual property and copyright matters;
- Labor and employment requirements;
- Tax and accounting procedures;
- Fire prevention and fighting requirements;
- Environmental requirements;
- Other specialized licenses, approvals, or conditions.
Step 6: Commence Film Production Activities
Before commencing operations, the company should ensure that all applicable investment, enterprise, cinematography, intellectual property, labor, tax, and other legal requirements have been fulfilled.
The company should also establish appropriate internal procedures for managing film projects, contracts, copyright, production personnel, and legal compliance.
Clients seeking assistance with establishing a foreign-invested film production 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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