Company incorporation and corporate services in Vietnam
Emerhub helps foreign investors set up and manage their business in Vietnam, from incorporation through licenses, tax, payroll, and compliance.
- 100% foreign ownership in most sectors
- IRC, ERC, and the legal representative all handled
- One team for licensing, tax, payroll, and visas
Full range of corporate services in Vietnam
From the licenses and the legal representative to tax, payroll, and the people you bring in, we handle the parts of setting up and running a Vietnamese business that foreign owners cannot do alone.
Company registration
LLC setup with the IRC, ERC, and tax registration, from name reservation to your business license.
Learn moreTax & payroll
Monthly and annual tax, VAT, and payroll, filed accurately under Vietnamese law.
Learn moreProduct registration
Register regulated products and secure the import license to sell in controlled categories.
Learn moreTrademark registration
Register your brand name, logo, and marks and protect your identity in Vietnam.
Learn moreImporter of record
Import goods into Vietnam without your own entity or import license.
Learn moreVirtual office
A registered business address in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, that meets the legal requirements.
Learn moreVisas & work permits
Business visas and work permits for you and your team to relocate to Vietnam.
Learn moreThe right structure for your business
Most foreign founders set up an LLC. A JSC suits capital raising, and a representative office suits research only.
| Feature | LLC | Joint stock company | Representative office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Most foreign-owned businesses | Larger ventures raising capital or listing | Market research and liaison, no revenue |
| Members | One member or more | At least three shareholders | Set up by the parent company |
| Foreign ownership | Up to 100% | Up to 100% | Parent owned |
| Local presence | A resident legal representative | A resident legal representative | A chief representative in Vietnam |
| Licenses | IRC and ERC | IRC and ERC | Representative office license |
| Can it earn revenue | Yes | Yes | No |
One place to track your projects and run every entity.
From the first incorporation to every filing after it. Follow active work step by step, send documents, start new requests, add your team, and keep every company compliant, all in one dashboard.
Every project, entity, and deadline in a single view.
From an incorporation in progress to the filings years later, kept current by the team that does the work.
Book a demoTrack every project live
Follow each incorporation, licence, or filing through every step, in real time.
Documents in one place
Send what we ask for, and keep every paper, licence, and register stored and versioned.
Request new services
Open a new entity, file annual reports, or add a licence, all from the dashboard.
Deadlines handled for you
Every filing, audit, and renewal date by market, with a reminder before each one.
Bring your whole team
Add colleagues, choose what each can see, and keep everyone up to date.
One source of truth. Every filing, document, and deadline updated by the team that handles it.
The setup process.
A clear path from your first call to a company that is licensed and ready to operate.
Initial consultation
Tell us your planned activities and we confirm whether they allow 100% foreign ownership, the charter capital to propose, and the licenses you will need.
IRC and ERC
We prepare and file the Investment Registration Certificate and the Enterprise Registration Certificate with the Department of Finance, and meet the legal representative requirement on your behalf.
Post-licensing setup
We register for tax, set up the company seal, e-invoicing, and digital signature, and open the capital and corporate bank accounts.
Capital and compliance
You contribute the charter capital within 90 days, and we keep the company compliant with monthly tax, VAT, payroll, and the annual audit.
Tax and the filings that follow
What a Vietnamese company pays, and what it has to file.
Corporate income tax is 20%, with preferential rates between 10% and 17% for sectors and locations Vietnam wants to encourage. VAT is 10%, currently reduced to 8% on many goods and services under the ongoing relief. Payments to offshore suppliers can attract foreign contractor tax, and personal income tax runs on a progressive scale for staff.
A foreign-invested company files VAT and corporate tax monthly or quarterly, issues e-invoices, and submits an audited financial statement every year. From January 2026 the annual business license fee is abolished. We handle the bookkeeping, payroll, e-invoicing, and every filing so nothing slips past a deadline.
What clients say
Rated 4.7 across 112 Google reviews.
“I moved from Paris to Ho Chi Minh City and started a company with lots of questions. The team was professional, proactive, and helpful throughout. With the virtual office and accounting too, it is an all-in-one solution.”
“We needed last-minute visas and another provider left us hanging. Emerhub was immediately responsive and delivered our e-visas before our flight, hours ahead of schedule.”
“Patient, understanding, and very responsive. They gave us huge support to resolve a bank token issue that we could not solve on our own.”
Company formation in Vietnam
What foreign founders ask before they set up.
Can foreigners own 100% of a company in Vietnam?
Yes. Full foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors. Some conditional sectors on the Negative List, such as logistics, advertising, education, and real estate, carry ownership caps, need a Vietnamese partner, or require extra licensing. The position depends on your business lines, and we confirm it before you commit.
What types of company can a foreigner set up in Vietnam?
Most foreign investors set up a limited liability company (LLC), which can have a single member or several. A joint stock company (JSC) suits larger ventures that want to issue shares or list, and needs at least three shareholders. A representative office is an option for market research and liaison with no revenue.
What is the difference between the IRC and the ERC?
A foreign-owned company needs two documents. The Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) approves the foreign investment project. The Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) then creates the company and issues its tax code. We prepare and file both with the Department of Finance and handle the steps in between.
Do I need a resident legal representative in Vietnam?
Yes. Every company must have a legal representative who lives in Vietnam, and since 2025 the digital ID that runs tax filing and e-invoicing is tied to that person. Foreign founders without residency appoint a local legal representative for the setup, then transfer the role once a residence permit is in place. We provide one.
How much charter capital do I need to set up a company in Vietnam?
Most sectors have no fixed legal minimum, but the figure you propose must be enough to cover your planned operations, and conditional sectors do set minimums. You then contribute the charter capital into a capital account within 90 days of the ERC. We advise on a realistic amount for your activity and licenses.
How long does it take to register a company in Vietnam?
For a foreign-invested company, plan on a few weeks to a couple of months once documents are ready. The ERC itself takes a few working days, but the IRC, document legalization, and post-licensing steps add time, and conditional sectors take longer. We tell you the realistic timeline for your case up front.
What are the main taxes a company pays in Vietnam?
Corporate income tax is 20%, with preferential rates for encouraged sectors and locations. VAT is 10%, currently reduced to 8% on many goods and services. Payments to offshore suppliers can attract foreign contractor tax, and employers handle personal income tax and social insurance for staff.
Which sectors are restricted for foreign investment in Vietnam?
Sectors on the Negative List, including logistics, advertising, education, real estate, e-commerce, and some financial services, can limit foreign ownership, require a local partner, or need prior approval. Most manufacturing, trading, technology, and services activities are open to full foreign ownership.
Talk to the Emerhub team
Tell us what you are planning. Emerhub will confirm the right structure and capital, secure the IRC and ERC, meet the legal representative requirement, and handle the tax, payroll, and visas, so you can focus on the business.
Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
