If you’re planning to start a 100% foreign-owned business in Vietnam, you’ll have four options:

• Limited Liability Company (LLC)

• Representative Office (RO)

• Branch Office (BO)

• Joint-stock Company (JSC)

Each entity has different formation requirements and procedures, which can take one to three months.

Conduct Post-incorporation Procedures

• Opening a company bank account

• Registering tax information and paying business license tax

• Registering e-invoice

• Injecting investment capital

• Installing a company sign at the business location

• Obtaining other necessary permits and licenses depending on your business activities

• Applying for work permits and residence cards (if you plan to stay in Vietnam).