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Doing Business in Vietnam as a Foreigner

Expanding into Vietnam is an exciting move – one that deserves a partner who knows the terrain. At Thao & Co., we streamline your entire journey, from gathering market intelligence and registering your company to securing visas, work permits, and handling vital translations.
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Your Action Plan for Business Success in Vietnam

At Thao & Co., we believe in transparency and efficiency. Our streamlined five-step process simplifies your market entry and empowers you to focus on your core business.
Thao & Co. Localization Process Step 1
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Get in Touch
Discuss your specific needs for personalized advice.
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Receive Your Quote
Get a clear, detailed cost outline.
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Secure Your Project
An upfront payment initiates the process.
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Service Delivery
We execute the agreed-upon services and keep you informed.
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Finalize & Launch
Settle the remaining balance upon completion and launch your venture as well as settle your entrepreneurial life in Vietnam.
Our Services
Professional Vietnam market research service by Thao & Co.
Vietnam Market Research
Make confident business decisions in the Vietnam market with Thao & Co.’s expert-driven market research service. We connect you directly with industry experts hand-picked based on your specific needs. Through in-depth two-hour online sessions, you’ll get to ask your most pressing questions and receive unfiltered perspectives on everything from the Vietnamese economy and manufacturing costs to consumer behaviors. Thao & Co. handles the logistics, including expert matching and language support such as professional interpretation and transcription services. Whether you’re a startup exploring Vietnam business opportunities or an established company planning expansion, we’re here to give you the clear, actionable intelligence you need to succeed in Vietnam.
Professional company formation service by Thao & Co.
Setting up a Business in Vietnam
Setting up a business in Vietnam can feel like getting lost in a maze of paperwork. Thao & Co. is here to make it simple. Our expert team guides you through every step. We help you choose the right company structure and secure your Investment Registration Certificate and Business Registration Certificate – two essential documents that often trip up foreign investors due to the distinct legal frameworks for foreign nationals. We handle all the complex legal requirements and necessary business licenses for your industry to comply with Vietnam’s investment, commercial, business, and labor laws.
Additionally, we offer essential support services like accounting, tax compliance, and contract drafting and translation, all at competitive rates. Think of us as your one-stop solution for turning your Vietnam business strategy into reality. No confusion, no hassle, just clear expertise when you need it most.
Professional eVisa Temporary Residence Card Registration service by Thao & Co.
eVisa and Temporary Residence Card Registration
Need to stay in Vietnam while running your business? We’ve got your visa situation sorted. Our team handles the complete process – securing your initial e-visa and obtaining your temporary residence card – so Vietnam can become the home base for you as the business owner, as well as for your partners, key employees and their family members. Your transition to life here will be as seamless as your business setup with Thao & Co.
Thao & Co. Multilingual Keyword Research Service
Vietnam Work Permit
Applying for Vietnam work permits for yourself and all foreign investors and employees is a must. But it doesn’t have to be a headache. We know the drill: health certificates, criminal record checks, or getting a police certificate in Vietnam, diplomas, and a stack of other required documents. Everything needs proper translations and documentation within strict timeframes. Instead of juggling multiple service providers for consular authentications, translations, and applications, let us take care of the entire work permit process. Whether you need one work permit or twenty, we’ll make sure each document meets Vietnam’s strict requirements.
Complete language support service by Thao & Co.
Complete Language Support
When business speaks the right language, opportunities multiply. Clear communication is the foundation of business success in Vietnam. From precise document translations to seamless interpretation services and consular authentication of foreign documents, we transform language and legal challenges into opportunities for growth.
Documents for Starting a Company in Vietnam
See what success looks like. Here’s what moves your business from plan to reality. Thao & Co. provides these examples to show you exactly what we’ll help you achieve.
>> Company formation document sample: Consular authentication for work permit, notice of capital contribution, business certificate, temporary residence and other related documents such as Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT) and others.
Consular authentication of bachelor’s degree
Consular authentication of bachelor’s degree
Certified translation of Investment Registration Certificate
Certified translation of Investment Registration Certificate
Consular authentication and notarized translation of Business Registration Certificate
Consular authentication and notarized translation of Business Registration
Certificate
Vietnamese to Spanish notarized translation of Work Permit
Vietnamese to Spanish notarized translation of Work Permit
Vietnam Temporary Residence Card Sample
Vietnam Temporary Residence Card sample
Expert Business Setup and Support Services in Vietnam
Precision in Every Word. Success in Every Market.
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FAQs
Can I exchange my foreign driving license in Vietnam?
Answer:

Yes, you can convert your foreign driving license to a Vietnamese one, whether you have a Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean, or US driver’s license. The process is straightforward as long as you meet these key requirements:

  1. ● You’re a foreigner living in Vietnam with a valid residence card or work permit, staying for at least 3 months
  2. ● You’re a Vietnamese national with a valid foreign driving license from your time abroad

The conversion process is available both in person and online. You’ll need to prepare some specific documents before applying.

What are my visa options for Vietnam?
Answer:
Your main Vietnam visa options include:
Visa exemption lets you visit visa-free for a maximum of 45 days if you’re from an eligible country. Visa on arrival is your quick-and-easy solution – apply online, get your approval letter, and collect your visa at the airport. Simple!
For the long haul, consider:

  1. ● 1-year visa: Ideal for working professionals
    and extended stays
  2. ● 5-year visa: Perfect if you’re investing or
    bringing expertise to Vietnam

Want more time? Visa extensions let you prolong your stay. Just start the process a couple of weeks before expiry to stay on the safe side.

What visa do I need to work in Vietnam?
Answer:
To work legally in Vietnam, your main options are the Vietnam work visa (DN visa), which your employer helps arrange, or the investment visa if you’re starting a business here. Coming to explore opportunities first? Grab a business visa for your initial visits.
What do I need to know about investing in Vietnam?
Answer:
Vietnam welcomes foreign investment through a well-structured regulatory framework governed by the Investment Law in Vietnam. As a foreign investor, your first step will be obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC), a crucial document that legitimizes your business operations in the country.
Your IRC serves as your company’s investment passport, detailing your business scope, capital structure, and operational parameters. You can verify any company’s investment status through the IRC lookup system using either the company name or registration number
As your business evolves, you may need to make changes to your Investment Registration Certificate – whether that’s adjusting capital structure or expanding operations.
Can I use Apostille in Vietnam?
Answer:
An Apostille verifies the validity of seals and signatures on public documents. This type of legal certification is used in place of consular authentication within countries and regions that are members of the Hague Convention, also known as the Apostille Convention. At the moment, Vietnam does not participate in this convention. Therefore, Apostille cannot be used in Vietnam. To use your foreign documents in Vietnam, you will need to get consular authentication.
Our industries
Healthcare
Healthcare
We provide accurate translations of items such as clinical instructions, medical records, articles, product labels and questionnaires.
Advertising + Marketing
Advertising + Marketing
Get your message across in any language when we translate your informational materials, instructions and simple promotional content.
Banking + Finance
Banking + Finance
As you tap new markets, we can translate sales materials, emails, job applications, CVs, legal documents, and entire banking/trading platforms and apps.
Legal
Legal
Get fast, precise translation of legal documents, contracts, memos, emails and other forms of communication.
Real Estate + Construction
Real Estate + Construction
Our translators have sufficient familiarity with architecture, construction, real estate and civil engineering to help translate relevant documents.
Retail + E-commerce
Retail + E-commerce
If you’re selling to global markets, let us translate your sales materials, company announcements and meeting minutes for your international partners.
Travel + Tourism
Travel + Tourism
We can provide general translation of content for internal communications and customer-facing text for hotels, restaurants, travel guides and more.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Relying on our experience translating films, plays and commercials, we give careful attention to word selection and meaning in every project.
Automotive + Aerospace
Automotive + Aerospace
Look to our specialized linguists to translate and localize user guides, CAD drawings, repair manuals and business contracts.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Get precise translation of technical terminology whether for instructions, safety, quality control or regulatory compliance.
Manufacturing
Games
Explore new markets for your games once we translate the rules, instructions, storyline, dialog, graphics and technical details.
Education
Education
Empower global education with our translation and localization services. Available for academic transcripts, diplomas, degrees, certificates, websites, apps, and more.
Technology
Technology
Our expert localization services are here to get your tech materials, websites, apps, software and other digital products into new markets.
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