Company setup in Vietnam
Set up a company in Vietnam, with warehouse and e-commerce ready
Vietnam allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors and has no statutory minimum capital for most businesses. We guide you through the investment and enterprise certificates, then set up your warehouse and online stores.
Key rules at a glance
| Company type | Foreign-invested limited liability company (LLC) |
|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | 100% in most sectors under a negative-list regime. Conditional sectors can carry caps or licensing conditions. |
| Minimum capital | No statutory minimum in most sectors, but authorities assess whether it is adequate. Capital must be contributed within 90 days. |
| Local requirements | At least one legal representative with a Vietnam address, and an office or lease. |
| Typical timeline | Usually about 1 to 4 months, depending on the business lines and the province. |
| Corporate tax | 20% standard, with 15% to 17% for qualifying small businesses from 2025. |
Summary as of October 2026. Rules change and depend on your business activity, so we confirm them for your case before you start.
How the setup works
- Check market access and licensing for your business lines
- Obtain the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC)
- Obtain the Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) and tax ID
- Set up e-signature, e-invoicing and bank accounts
- Contribute the charter capital within 90 days and obtain sub-licences
Documents you prepare
- Notarised and legalised passport copies
- Proof of investor funds
- Home-country company documents for a corporate investor
- Office lease and a description of the activity
What 11 Brotherhood handles for you
One door for the whole journey: the company, the people on the ground, the warehouse and the online store.
We file the company with the registry, handle the name, deed and licences, and keep you compliant after day one.
Your Butler on the ground covers the local roles the law asks for, joins local meetings and solves problems for you.
Bookkeeping, tax filing and annual reports, built to keep your tax as efficient as the law allows.
Store and ship stock from our shared warehouse instead of renting your own from day one.
We open and run your stores on TikTok Shop, Shopee and Lazada, with local content, livestream and affiliates.
We prepare your documents and accompany you through corporate bank account opening.
Good to know for e-commerce sellers
- Foreign companies doing retail distribution need a trading licence after registration.
- Vietnam's new investment rules took effect on 1 March 2026, and practice still varies by province.
- An annual audit is required for foreign-invested companies.
Questions founders ask
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Vietnamese company?
Yes, in most sectors. Some conditional sectors have caps or extra licences.
Is there a minimum capital?
Not for most sectors, but it must be realistic for your plan and contributed within 90 days.
How long does it take?
Usually between 1 and 4 months, depending on your business lines and province.
Can I sell online in Vietnam?
Yes. Retail distribution needs a trading licence; we handle it and open your stores on TikTok Shop, Shopee and Lazada.
What corporate tax applies?
20% standard, with 15% to 17% for qualifying small businesses.
Ready to open the door?
Tell the founder what you sell and where you want to go. You get a clear plan, timeline and quote on WhatsApp.
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Sources: vietnam-briefing.com · emerhub.com · dfdl.com