Expert guidance for establishing your presence in Vietnam
- Local experts on the ground in Ho Chi Minh City, not a remote filing desk
- Foreign ownership open in most sectors, confirmed for your activity
- Licenses and tax, handled in one place
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Tell us your plans and we map the fastest compliant route, with no obligation.
Emerhub is a private business consultancy. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Vietnamese government.
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What our experts handle for you
One local team across every piece of entering Vietnam, so you are not stitching together lawyers, accountants, and agents.
A guided process
Upload and track your documents in the Emerhub App, while our experts prepare each submission accurately for the authorities.
Licenses and permits
We identify and prepare the business licenses and any sector permits your specific activity requires.
Office address
Every company needs a local business address. We arrange a compliant physical office or a cost-effective virtual one.
Tax from day one
We keep your tax and employee payroll accurate and compliant under local law from the start.
Corporate secretarial
Ongoing support for statutory filings and the corporate governance local authorities expect.
Banking support
We help you open and set up your corporate bank account so you can transact locally.
What a foreign-owned company in Vietnam needs
A general overview of what to prepare for a foreign-owned limited liability company. Our consultants confirm the specifics for your situation.
Owners
One or more owners, individual or corporate. Foreign ownership is open in most sectors; a few conditional sectors expect a local partner. We confirm the level for your activity.
Legal representative
At least one legal representative, with at least one residing in Vietnam. We can assist if you do not have a resident representative.
Business address
A lawful business address in Vietnam, suited to your activity, is required. We can provide a compliant address.
Charter capital
There is no universal minimum, but your charter capital must be credible for your activity, and some sectors set their own floor. We advise on a sound amount.
Two approvals
A foreign-owned company first obtains an investment certificate, then an enterprise certificate. We handle both submissions.
We map it to you
Your activity decides your ownership ceiling, capital, and any conditions. We check all of it before anything is filed.
Our guided process
Emerhub manages the complexity on your behalf, working with the relevant local authorities, start to finish.
Define your strategy
Tell us your planned activities. We recommend the most suitable structure and ownership route for your goals.
Prepare documents
We advise on the owner and officer documents needed and prepare them accurately for submission.
Official filings
We work with trusted local notaries and authorities to prepare and lodge everything on your behalf.
Licenses and permits
Once your entity is in place, we determine any further licenses your activity and risk level require.
Experts in your corner
Specialists in local incorporation and compliance, working with you directly from first filing to ongoing support.
Don't take our word for it
What founders and finance leads say after working with our Ho Chi Minh City team.
Questions foreign founders ask
Straight answers on cost, timing, ownership, and handling this from abroad.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on your activity and structure. After a free consultation we give you a fixed quote with no hidden costs, covering the entity, your first year of compliance, and any licenses your activity needs.
How long does it take?
A foreign-owned company needs an investment certificate and then an enterprise certificate, usually a few weeks once your documents and capital plan are ready.
Do I need to be in Vietnam?
Largely, no. Some documents need legalising in your country, and we guide you through each step, including the resident legal representative requirement.
Can a foreigner own the company?
In most sectors, yes. A few conditional sectors expect a local partner. We check your activity before anything is filed.
How much capital do I need?
There is no universal minimum, but your charter capital must be credible for your activity, and some sectors set their own floor. We advise a sound amount.
What do I get from the free consultation?
A clear recommendation on structure and ownership, the licenses your activity needs, the capital and timeline to expect, and a fixed quote. No obligation.
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