Attorney TTH Advisory Team advises international investors on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in Vietnam.
Part of our guide: Manufacturing Investment in Vietnam
Factory Setup Vietnam Checklist
Pre-Investment Stage
□ Determine investment structure
□ Conduct market and legal feasibility assessment
□ Select industrial park or factory location
□ Conduct location due diligence
□ Review land and infrastructure conditions □ Confirm current authority structure, administrative location details and filing practice applicable to the selected province, industrial zone and project type.
Licensing Stage
□ Apply for Investment Registration Certificate (IRC)
□ Apply for Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC)
□ Complete corporate setup procedures
□ Open bank and investment capital accounts
Operational Licensing Stage
□ Obtain environmental approvals
□ Complete construction licensing
□ Register labor and social insurance
□ Activate tax and customs systems
□ Register e-invoice systems
Operational Readiness Stage
□ Import machinery and equipment
□ Recruit workforce
□ Complete operational inspections
□ Commence manufacturing activities
FAQ: Factory Setup Vietnam
How long does factory setup Vietnam usually take?
Depending on project complexity, factory setup Vietnam may take several months due to:
- investment licensing,
- environmental approvals,
- construction procedures,
- customs activation,
- and operational compliance requirements.
Can foreigners fully own manufacturing companies in Vietnam?
Yes.
Many manufacturing sectors in Vietnam allow:
- 100% foreign ownership,
subject to: - investment regulations,
- sector-specific conditions,
- and licensing requirements.
What are the most important licenses for factory setup Vietnam?
Typical approvals include:
- Investment Registration Certificate (IRC),
- Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC),
- environmental permits,
- construction permits,
- fire prevention approvals,
- customs registration,
- and tax activation.
Why is location due diligence important in Vietnam?
Location selection directly affects:
- environmental licensing,
- labor availability,
- logistics efficiency,
- infrastructure reliability,
- and operational scalability.
Industrial parks in Vietnam differ significantly in capability and regulatory readiness.
Is Vietnam suitable for high-tech manufacturing investment?
Yes.
Vietnam increasingly supports:
- semiconductor manufacturing,
- electronics production,
- automation systems,
- industrial engineering,
- CNC machining,
- and advanced manufacturing ecosystems.
About TTH
TTH provides execution-ready legal and tax advisory for international investors operating in Vietnam.
The firm regularly supports:
- factory establishment projects,
- manufacturing investment,
- industrial licensing,
- post-licensing compliance,
- environmental and operational approvals,
- and cross-border investment activities in Vietnam.
The TTH advisory team advises international investors on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), factory setup Vietnam, manufacturing investment, and corporate governance in Vietnam.
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