With years of experience supporting foreign investors, Sinasean provides strategic consulting and full-service support to help you select and establish the most suitable FDI company type based on your industry, goals, and legal limitations.
We handle everything from company formation, licensing (IRC/ERC), capital contribution consulting, office setup, to post-establishment compliance.
📌 Main Types of FDI Enterprises in Vietnam
1. 100% Foreign-Owned Limited Liability Company (LLC)
✅ Entirely owned and controlled by a foreign individual or organization
✅ Full autonomy in operations and decision-making
✅ Common in manufacturing, tech, trading, and consulting sectors
2. Multi-Member Limited Liability Company
✅ Two or more investors (foreign or mixed foreign-Vietnamese ownership)
✅ Capital and responsibilities are divided according to ownership ratio
✅ Suitable for medium to large collaborative projects
3. Joint Venture Company
✅ A partnership between a foreign investor and a Vietnamese partner (individual or enterprise)
✅ Required in conditional business sectors where 100% foreign ownership is restricted
✅ Common in sectors like logistics, education, and distribution
4. Representative Office
✅ No revenue-generating activities allowed
✅ Serves for market research, promotion, and liaison with headquarters abroad
✅ Licensed by the Department of Industry and Trade (DOIT)
5. Branch of a Foreign Company
✅ Can conduct limited commercial activities, depending on the sector
✅ Less common due to complex licensing and regulation
✅ Requires approval from the relevant Ministry