Before a foreign trader legalizes documents or signs a long lease, it should confirm two things that it is eligible to set up a representative office in Vietnam and that the planned activities fit the limited representative-office role. A well-prepared application cannot cure a structure that is wrong for the business. The critical path usually …
A representative office in Vietnam (RO) may hire people, maintain an office and support promotion of the foreign trader. It cannot operate as the trader’s local revenue business. It should not issue sales invoices, conduct profit making activity in its own name or become the contracting party through the daily conduct of its team. The …
This guide explains how to set up representative office in Vietnam in 2026. It covers the full licensing process, required documents, post licensing procedures, realistic timelines, costs, and ongoing compliance obligations. Foreign companies looking for a low risk market entry into Vietnam will find a clear, actionable roadmap from preparation to full operation. Why Vietnam …
Establishing a representative office in Vietnam offers foreign traders access to growing market in Vietnam. However, there may come a time when maintaining representative office in Vietnam becomes not necessary or the license of representative office in Vietnam expires, usually after 5 years, there is a need to terminate representative office in Vietnam. Whether …
For foreign businesses eyeing the fast-growing Vietnamese market, setting up a Vietnam representative office (RO) can be a strategic, low-commitment entry point. A representative office in Vietnam allows foreign traders to explore business opportunities, test the market, and build brand presence without the financial and legal commitments of establishing a full-scale company. In the following, …
To operate a representative office in Vietnam is an attractive option for foreign businesses looking to establish a presence in the region without the complexities and costs associated with setting up a full-fledged company. Representative offices offer a streamlined approach to market entry, allowing businesses to conduct market research, build relationships, and promote their brand. …
To establish representative office in Vietnam, the foreign traders have to follow the procedures as guided by the Commercial Law in Vietnam and the related decrees providing instructions of the law. Dossiers to Establish Representative Office in Vietnam Preparation of dossiers to establish representative office in Vietnam includes: -An application form for License for Establishment …
Establishing Representative Office in Vietnam under Commercial Law The Commercial Law regulates conditions for establishing representative office in Vietnam. Accordingly, foreign traders can establish their representative offices in Vietnam under Vietnam’s commitments in international treaties to which Vietnam is a member. A foreign trader cannot establish more than one representative office with the same name …
As Vietnam integrate into the world’s economy, many foreign traders find Vietnam as attractive market to expand to. Before committing full resources to set up a company in Vietnam for commercial and business activities, they might try to set up representative office in Vietnam and research the market, promote the products or services in Vietnam …
In the context of international economic integration and the strong development of foreign businesses in Vietnam, many traders have chosen to open representative offices in Vietnam to promote trade promotion activities. From a compliance perspective, reporting on human resource management and the operations of representative offices in Vietnam has become increasingly important because violations can …
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