Trusted Legal Guidance for Business Formation in Vietnam

The choice depends on your operational scope and capital requirements. Limited liability companies offer flexibility for smaller ventures, while joint-stock companies accommodate larger capital structures and multiple shareholders. We assess your specific situation during consultation to recommend the appropriate structure aligned with Vietnamese Enterprise Law.

Standard incorporation for a straightforward limited liability company generally requires three to five weeks from documentation submission to receiving the Enterprise Registration Certificate. The timeline can vary based on the complexity of your charter documents, the number of shareholders, and the specific business activities you intend to pursue.

Essential documentation includes passport copies for all shareholders and legal representatives, proof of registered office address, draft charter outlining business objectives and capital structure, and details of proposed business activities. For foreign-invested entities, additional authentication may be required. We provide a comprehensive checklist during our initial consultation.

Yes, business scope amendments are permitted and relatively common as companies evolve. The process involves updating your charter documents and submitting the changes to the Department of Planning and Investment. Our license amendment service handles this documentation and filing process, typically completing it within two to four weeks.

Vietnamese companies must file annual reports, maintain proper accounting records, conduct shareholder meetings as stipulated in the charter, and update any changes to corporate structure within specified timeframes. Tax filing schedules depend on your chosen accounting period. Our annual compliance review service helps identify all applicable requirements for your specific entity type.

We operate on a transparent fixed-fee structure for each service type. The quoted price covers all professional work related to that engagement, including document preparation, authority liaisons, and post-completion guidance. Additional costs such as government filing fees are itemized separately. We provide a detailed cost breakdown before commencing any work.