Checklist for setting up a Representative Office in Vietnam
To establish a Representative Office (RO) in Vietnam, the Investor would need to submit the application documents to the Department of Industry and Trade of the province where the Investor intends to set up such RO. The application documents should include:
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Application for the issuance of a License for the establishment of a RO (the License). |
To be notarised and legalised in the home country of the Investor. |
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Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Investor |
To be notarised and legalised in the home country of the Investor. |
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The audited financial statements of the Investor for the latest financial year or any equivalent thereof (to prove the existence and actual operations thereof).
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To be notarised and legalised in the home country of the Investor. |
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The Charter/Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Investor. |
To be notarised and legalised in the home country of the Investor. |
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The passport of the head of the RO |
To be notarised and legalised in the home country of the Investor. |
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Certified copy of the lease contract for the representative office in Vietnam. |
The lease contract itself may need to be notarised in Vietnam. Landlord should provide copies of building ownership certificate and business certificate also. |
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Notarised Vietnamese translation of documents 2 - 5 |
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Power of Attorney for the Investor’s agent to submit the RO application |
To be notarised and legalised in the home country of the Investor. |