Siglaw Firm’s Investment Registration Certificate application services not only support clients in completing the entire investment licensing dossier but also provide free consultation on the conditions for obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate and related legal matters for investors. Contact us now for fast and professional support.
Projects Required to Obtain an Investment Registration Certificate
To obtain an Investment Registration Certificate (Investment License), investors must satisfy the following basic conditions:
- The ratio of foreign ownership in the enterprise’s charter capital;
- The investor or organization must be headquartered in a WTO member country;
- The investment sector must comply with Vietnam’s WTO commitments;
- Other legal conditions in accordance with current regulations.
- The investment form in Vietnam must fall into one of the following cases:
- Establishment of an economic organization;
- Capital contribution, share purchase, or acquisition of capital contribution portions;
- Acquisition of an investment project;
- Implementation of a Business Cooperation Contract (BCC);
- Other investment forms as prescribed by the Government.
Investment Registration Certificate Application Services
To carry out investment activities in Vietnam, investors are generally required to complete two important legal procedures:
- Applying for an Investment Registration Certificate;
- Carrying out enterprise registration procedures and obtaining a company seal.
Siglaw Firm Currently Supports Two Common Forms of Investment
- Investment through the establishment of a new economic organization;
- Capital contribution, share purchase, or acquisition of capital contribution portions in a Vietnamese enterprise.
Form 1: Investment through the Establishment of a New Economic Organization
This is a form in which foreign investors directly establish a new enterprise in Vietnam using capital from foreign individuals or organizations.
Depending on operational needs and business orientation, investors may choose one of the following enterprise types:
- Single-member limited liability company;
- Multi-member limited liability company;
- Joint stock company;
- Partnership.
Full-Service Fee: 30,000,000 VND
Processing Time: Approximately 40-45 working days.
When using services at Siglaw Firm, clients will receive support including:
- Comprehensive consultation on legal matters related to investment procedures;
- Advice on selecting the appropriate business structure;
- Consultation on conditions and regulations applicable to each investment project;
- Review of permitted business lines and registration of appropriate business codes;
- Drafting, completing dossiers, and carrying out all legal procedures;
- Delivery of results directly to clients.
Notes:
- The final results include the Investment Registration Certificate, Enterprise Registration Certificate, and company seal;
- For projects subject to investment policy approval, the dossier requirements, processing time, and service fees may vary.
Form 2: Capital Contribution, Share Purchase, or Acquisition of Capital Contribution Portions
Many foreign investors believe that conducting business activities in Vietnam always requires an Investment Registration Certificate. However, in practice, in certain cases investors may choose the form of capital acquisition without having to carry out procedures for obtaining an investment license.
Advantages of This Form Include:
- Cost savings;
- Simple documentation;
- No requirement to prove financial capacity or provide bank balance confirmations.
This method is commonly implemented by first establishing a Vietnamese-owned company and then carrying out procedures to transfer shares or capital contribution portions to foreign investors.
Full-Service Fee
- Hanoi: 23,000,000 VND;
- Ho Chi Minh City: 15,000,000 VND.
Processing Time: Approximately 20-25 working days.
Notes:
The final results include the updated Enterprise Registration Certificate reflecting the changes in contributed capital/shareholding structure and the enterprise seal (if any).
Procedures for Obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate at Siglaw Firm
When carrying out procedures for obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate, investors are generally required to prepare the following documents:
- Documents proving the investor’s financial capacity;
- Documents related to the proposed headquarters address;
- Copies of ID card/Citizen Identification Card/passport for individual investors;
- Copies of the business registration certificate or equivalent documents for institutional investors;
- Financial statements for the most recent two years for foreign organizations.
Notes:
Documents issued overseas must be consular legalized and translated into Vietnamese in accordance with regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Investment Licenses
Is an Investment Registration Certificate the Same as an Enterprise Registration Certificate?
No. These are two completely different legal documents.
- The Investment Registration Certificate records information relating to the investment project such as the investor, project objectives, project scale, location, and total investment capital;
- The Enterprise Registration Certificate records the legal information of the established enterprise.
What Is the Service Fee for Obtaining an Investment License at Siglaw Firm?
The full-service fee for Investment Registration Certificate application services at Siglaw Firm is 30,000,000 VND. The service includes the entire legal procedure process and handover of complete dossiers and licenses to clients.
Which Authorities Are Competent to Issue an Investment Registration Certificate?
Depending on the nature and scale of the project, the competent authority may include:
- Department of Finance;
- Ministry of Finance;
- Management Boards of industrial parks, export processing zones, high-tech parks, or economic zones.
What Are the Conditions for Obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate?
To obtain an investment license, the registered business sector must comply with WTO commitments, and the investor must belong to a country or organization headquartered in a WTO member country.
Does Siglaw Firm Support Investment Registration Certificate Extension Services?
Yes. Depending on each project, the operating term of an Investment Registration Certificate may vary. When the certificate is close to expiration, investors may use Siglaw Firm’s extension services.
Reference Service Fee:
From 10,000,000 VND
Processing Time:
Approximately 25 working days.
Can an Investment Registration Certificate Be Amended?
Yes. During project implementation, if there are changes related to the contents of the investment license such as investment capital, project location, objectives, or investors, the enterprise must carry out procedures for amendment of the Investment Registration Certificate.
Siglaw Firm currently provides Investment Registration Certificate amendment services with fees starting from 20,000,000 VND and a processing time of approximately 25 working days.
If you need detailed consultation regarding Investment Registration Certificate application services, please contact Siglaw Firm directly for support.
Contact Information
Headquarters in Hanoi: No. 44/A32 – NV13, Geleximco Area A, Le Trong Tan Street, Tay Mo Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Southern Branch: No. 103 – 105 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Central Branch: VIFC DN – ICT Building, Software Park No. 2, Nhu Nguyet Street, Hai Chau Ward, Da Nang, Vietnam.
Hotline: 0961 366 238
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