FOREIGN TRADER'S BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT SERVICES IN VIETNAM (2026): KEY LEGAL RESTRICTIONS TO CONSIDER
In the context of an increasingly integrated global economy, many foreign traders are expanding their business operations into international markets to explore investment opportunities and achieve long-term growth. One of the most common approaches is establishing a branch in a promising market, allowing them to conduct business more efficiently and gain direct access to local customers.
In Vietnam, the law permits foreign traders to establish branches to carry out commercial activities in accordance with applicable regulations. However, to obtain approval from the competent authorities, foreign traders must fully satisfy all statutory conditions and legal procedures. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the rejection of the application, making the foreign trader ineligible to establish a branch in Vietnam.
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I. Legal Restrictions on Establishing a Branch in Vietnam
Pursuant to Decree No. 07/2016/ND-CP dated 25 January 2016, a foreign trader is not eligible to establish a branch in Vietnam unless the following conditions are satisfied:
i. The foreign trader must be duly established and operating under the laws of a country or territory that is a party to an international treaty to which Vietnam is also a contracting party;
ii. The foreign trader must have been in operation for at least five (05) years from the date of its establishment or business registration;
iii. The Business Registration Certificate or an equivalent document of the foreign trader must remain valid for at least one (01) year from the date of submission of the application for branch establishment;
iv. The proposed business activities of the branch must be consistent with Vietnam's market access commitments under the international treaties to which Vietnam is a party; and
v. The business scope of the branch must be consistent with the registered business lines of the foreign trader.
In addition, the licensing authority may refuse to issue a Branch Establishment License ("License") in the following circumstances:
i. The foreign trader applies for the establishment of a new branch within two (02) years from the date on which its previous Branch Establishment License was revoked;
ii. The establishment of the branch is restricted for reasons relating to national defense, national security, social order and safety, social ethics, or public health;
iii. The application dossier fails to comply with the documentation requirements prescribed by Vietnamese law. Such non-compliance may arise from improper notarization, consular legalization, or certification of documents issued overseas; or
iii. The foreign trader fails to submit additional documents or provide supplementary explanations as requested by the competent licensing authority during the application review process.
II. Legal Restrictions on the Head of a Branch in Vietnam
Decree No. 07/2016/ND-CP also provides that the Head of a Branch may not concurrently hold any of the following positions:
i. Head of another Representative Office of a foreign trader;
ii. Head of a Representative Office of the same foreign trader; or
iii. Legal representative of an economic organization established under Vietnamese law.
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IV. Legal Restrictions on the Branch Establishment Procedure in Vietnam
It should be noted that each foreign trader is permitted to establish only one (01) branch within the same province or centrally governed city in Vietnam.
Upon receipt of a complete and valid application dossier, the licensing authority will issue its official decision regarding the establishment of the branch. Under normal circumstances, this procedure is completed within seven (07) working days in accordance with Vietnamese law.
Where prior approval from the competent Minister is required before the branch may be established, the processing time may be extended to thirteen (13) working days.
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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.
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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