Business for Foreigners in Vietnam
Your complete roadmap: from company registration to ongoing support
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Company Registration (turnkey)
Full-service setup of a 100% foreign-owned company — from business form selection to bank account and digital signature
from $1,500Get a quote- Business form (TNHH / VPĐD) & permitted activities
- Registration, MST, bank account, seal, HĐĐT
- Since 1 March 2026: ERC-first route (IRC can follow within 12 months)
- ~60 days · government fees billed separately
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Work Permit (Giấy phép lao động)
For foreign employees in Vietnam: document preparation, submission and follow-up
$350–500Get a quote- Document preparation
- Single-dossier submission and follow-up
- Work Permit exemption confirmation for eligible owners
- Government fees, legalization and translations billed separately
Under Decree 219/2025/ND-CP (in force since 7 August 2025), foreign directors and managers generally need a Work Permit. Owners or members of an LLC with a capital contribution of VND 3 billion or more are exempt, but still need an official exemption confirmation.
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Temporary Residence Card (Thẻ tạm trú)
For foreign nationals staying long-term: application, renewal and extension
$350Get a quote- New application
- Renewal and re-issue
- Government fees billed separately
A valid TRC lets you get a personal VNeID. The company's legal representative needs VNeID to activate the company e-ID, e-tax filing and e-invoices.
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Premium Support
Personal manager, report preparation and filing, tax inspection assistance
2,490,000 ₫/moGet a quote- Dedicated personal manager
- Report preparation and filing
- Tax inspection support
Recommended order
- 1Company (ERC)
- 2Work Permit or exemption
- 3Residence Card (TRC)
- 4VNeID & company e-ID
- 5E-invoices, taxes, Premium Support
FAQ
Does the company owner need a Work Permit?
Not if they own an LLC or hold a stake with a capital contribution of VND 3 billion or more. They still need an official exemption confirmation. Below that threshold, a Work Permit is required to act as director.
How much charter capital do I need?
Most sectors have no fixed minimum, but the capital must be realistic for your business plan. It has to be contributed within 90 days after the company is registered.
Can everything be done remotely?
Most steps can be done under a power of attorney. The legal representative has to attend the bank's identity check in person.
How long is a Work Permit valid?
Up to 2 years. It can be extended only once, for up to 2 more years; after that a new permit is needed.
What if I change employer?
A Work Permit is tied to the employer. A new employer needs a new Work Permit, and the TRC has to be re-issued as well.
Timelines and requirements vary by province and may change with new regulations. Information current as of September 2026.
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Accounting Recovery
Restore your books from incomplete records: reconcile, correct and update
- Reconciliation and correction of past entries
- Filing of all outstanding reports
- Closing entries and up-to-date books