Start a Business in Vietnam as a Foreign Founder
Turn your business idea into a structured Vietnam setup with greater clarity over company formation, investment requirements, immigration and ongoing operations.
AXIS provides one point of coordination for international entrepreneurs and individual founders establishing a business in Vietnam connecting company setup, immigration, banking, accounting, compliance and local operational requirements through selected specialist expertise.
BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS IN VIETNAM
Vietnam offers international entrepreneurs access to a dynamic economy, a growing consumer market and a strategic base within Southeast Asia.
For an individual founder, however, establishing a business involves more than registering a company. Ownership structure, permitted activities, investment requirements, licensing, immigration, banking, accounting and ongoing compliance need to work together from the beginning.
Understand the implications of foreign ownership for your proposed business activity.
Coordinate the appropriate immigration requirements associated with establishing and operating your business.
Connect accounting, tax, compliance and administrative requirements after incorporation.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
Every founder arrives in Vietnam with a different business model, investment level and long-term objective.
AXIS brings the different requirements together so you can understand what needs to happen, in what order and which specialist expertise is required.
Business Structure Assessment
Evaluate the appropriate setup for your proposed activity, ownership and business objectives.
Company Registration
Coordinate the incorporation process and required specialist support for establishing your company.
Investment & Licensing Coordination
Clarify relevant investment, licensing and regulatory requirements according to the proposed business activity.
Visa, Work Permit & Residency
Coordinate immigration requirements connected with living and operating your business in Vietnam.
Banking & Financial Setup
Coordinate the relevant banking and financial setup requirements associated with the new company.
Accounting, Tax & Compliance
Establish access to the professional services required to keep the business operational and compliant after incorporation.
Starting a Business Is More Than Registering a Company
Company registration is only one part of establishing a sustainable business in Vietnam.
Foreign founders need clarity around ownership, investment structure, licensing, immigration, banking, tax and ongoing corporate obligations. Decisions made at the beginning can affect how the business operates, grows and remains compliant later.
A coordinated setup reduces unnecessary complexity and creates a clearer path from business idea to operational company.
AXIS Coordinates:
- Business Structure Assessment
- Company Registration
- Investment & Licensing Requirements
- Corporate Documentation
- Banking Setup Coordination
- Visa, Work Permit & TRC
- Accounting, Tax & Compliance
- Ongoing Corporate Operations
Founder Setup Solutions
Foreign-Owned Company Setup
Coordinate the establishment of a Vietnam-based company structured around your proposed business activity and ownership requirements.
Business & Investment Structure
Clarify the corporate and investment considerations that need to be addressed before incorporation.
Licensing & Registration
Coordinate the relevant company registration, licensing and specialist requirements associated with your business activity.
Founder Immigration & Residency
Connect company establishment with the appropriate visa, work permit, exemption or residence requirements where applicable.
Banking & Financial Setup
Coordinate the banking and financial requirements needed to establish and operate the company.
Ongoing Corporate Operations
Access accounting, tax, payroll, compliance and administrative expertise after the company becomes operational.
How the Process Typically Works
1
Founder & Business Assessment
Understanding your business model, proposed activities, ownership, investment plans and objectives in Vietnam.
2
Setup Roadmap
Identifying the company, investment, licensing, immigration and operational requirements relevant to your situation.
3
Specialist Coordination
Connecting and coordinating the appropriate legal, corporate, accounting and other professional expertise required for the setup.
4
Company Establishment
Coordinating the incorporation, registration and related administrative processes.
5
Founder & Operational Setup
Coordinating immigration, banking, accounting and other requirements needed to begin operating.
6
Ongoing Business Coordination
Providing continuity as the company moves from establishment into day-to-day operations and growth.
Why Work with AXIS?
One Coordinated Setup
Bring company formation, immigration, banking and ongoing corporate requirements together through one point of coordination.
Local Expertise
Navigate Vietnam’s business environment with access to relevant local knowledge and specialist expertise.
Founder Perspective
A practical approach designed around the realities and decisions involved in establishing and operating your own business abroad.
Specialist Access
Connect with selected legal, accounting, immigration and corporate specialists according to your specific requirements.
Clear Roadmap
Understand what needs to happen, in what order and which decisions need to be made before committing resources.
Continuity Beyond Incorporation
Maintain access to coordinated corporate and operational services once your business is established.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreigner start a business in Vietnam?
Foreign investors can establish businesses in Vietnam, subject to the applicable investment, ownership, licensing and regulatory requirements for the proposed activity.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Vietnam?
Foreign ownership depends on the business activity and applicable regulations. Some activities may allow full foreign ownership, while others may be subject to specific conditions or restrictions.
How do I start a business in Vietnam as a foreigner?
The process depends on your proposed activities, ownership and investment structure. It can involve investment and company registration, licensing, banking, tax registration, immigration and other operational requirements.
How much investment do I need to start a company in Vietnam?
There is no single amount applicable to every business. Appropriate capital depends on the proposed activity, operational requirements and relevant regulatory considerations.
Can setting up a company help me live and work in Vietnam?
Company ownership and immigration status are related but separate matters. The appropriate visa, work permit, exemption or residence route needs to be assessed according to the founder’s individual circumstances.
Can AXIS coordinate accounting and tax after my company is established?
Yes. AXIS can coordinate access to selected accounting, tax, payroll, compliance and corporate administration specialists for ongoing operations.
Do I need to be in Vietnam to start the process?
This depends on the required procedures, documentation and individual circumstances. AXIS can clarify which stages can be coordinated remotely and when physical presence may be required.
Related Services
Coordinate visa, work permit, Temporary Residence Card and related immigration requirements.
Access coordinated accounting, payroll, tax, compliance and corporate administration services.
Assess commercial potential and develop a structured route into the Vietnamese market.
Develop customers, partnerships and qualified commercial opportunities once your business is operational.
Corporate establishment support for international companies expanding their operations into Vietnam.
Access senior perspective when evaluating your business model, setup requirements or strategic decisions in Vietnam.
Latest Insights
Key considerations for international entrepreneurs planning to establish and operate
Understanding foreign ownership and why requirements depend on the proposed
What foreign founders should consider when determining an appropriate investment
Banking, accounting, tax, immigration and compliance requirements founders should plan
Understanding how company ownership, work authorization and residence requirements interact.
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Ready to Start Your Business in Vietnam?
Whether you are developing a new business idea, relocating an existing activity or preparing to establish your own company in Vietnam, AXIS brings the different setup requirements together through one trusted point of coordination.
Gain greater clarity over company formation, investment requirements, immigration and ongoing operations before committing time and capital.