The documents and files required for applying for an investment license in Vietnam are as follows:
1. DOCUMENTS PROVING THE INVESTOR'S LEGAL STATUS
a. Requirements for individual investors:
– A valid copy of your passport (This must be a legally certified copy with consular legalization in case the copy was made abroad).
If the copies are made in Vietnam, consular legalization is not required.
b. Requirements for foreign-owned businesses:
– A certified copy of the business license in accordance with the laws of the investor's country – Business license or other names (This is a legally certified copy with consular legalization procedures).
– A certified copy of the company's charter in accordance with the laws of the investor's country (This must be a legally certified copy with consular legalization certification).
– Power of attorney or appointment letter for the business representative in Vietnam (Original or legally certified copy with consular legalization certification).
– A copy of the authorized person's valid passport (This must be a legally certified copy and have been certified by consular legalization procedures in case the copy was made abroad).
2. INVESTOR'S FINANCIAL CAPABILITY PROFILE
a. Requirements for individual investors:
– A bank statement confirming the investor's account balance, showing that the investor has sufficient funds to invest in Vietnam (original or certified copy with consular legalization certificate).
b. For corporate investors:
i) In the case of newly established businesses (less than one year old):
– A bank certificate showing the company's account balance demonstrating that the company has sufficient funds to invest in Vietnam (original or certified copy with consular legalization).
ii) In the case of companies that have been established for more than one year
– A bank certificate showing the company's account balance demonstrating that the company has sufficient funds to invest in Vietnam (original or certified copy with consular legalization).
– Audited financial statements for the last 1-2 years (original or certified copies)
3. INVESTMENT SITE PROFILE
a. For locations outside the Industrial Zone:
– The lease agreement clearly states that the purpose of renting is to open a company in Vietnam.
– Documents proving that the location is permitted for factory construction (non-polluting).
b. For locations within the Industrial Park:
– Lease agreements for land or factory buildings within industrial zones.
4. DOCUMENTATION PROVING COMPETENCE FOR PROFESSIONS WITH SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Depending on the specific industry, there are different sets of documents required to demonstrate competence, such as: schools, hospitals, construction, advertising, design consulting, etc. Generally, there are three groups of requirements:
– Requirements regarding the qualifications of the executive manager: Provide documentation proving the legal status of the executive manager and a description of their experience.
– The registered capital capacity of industries requiring registered capital.
– The necessary infrastructure capacity.
