FDI Setup Assessment: Know What Your Vietnam Investment Needs Before You Commit

Before you commit capital to Vietnam, know exactly what your investment needs: which licences apply, how long they take, how to structure ownership and where the regulatory risks sit. The FDI Setup Assessment gives you that answer in writing, for a fixed fee agreed before work begins.

Fixed fee from USD 2,750 · Written report within 7 business days · 60-minute walkthrough with your lead advisor

What you receive

• Market-access check: whether your business lines are open to foreign investors, and any ownership caps, conditions or sub-licences that apply.
• Recommended entry route: a new foreign-invested company, acquisition of a Vietnamese company, or a branch or representative office, with the trade-offs of each for your plan.
• Licensing roadmap: the Investment Registration Certificate, Enterprise Registration Certificate and any sector licences, with the competent authority, documents and a realistic timeline.
• Capital and tax set-up: charter capital sizing, the capital account, the 90-day contribution deadline, and the tax registrations and incentives relevant to your project.
• Risk list: the issues most likely to delay licensing or block profit repatriation, and how to address each one.
• Walkthrough call: 60 minutes with your lead advisor to go through the report and agree next steps.

Who it is for

Foreign investors and groups planning to set up in Vietnam, expanding an existing presence, or deciding whether to build a new company or buy an existing one. It is designed for decision-makers who need a clear answer before committing budget, staff or capital.

How it works

1. Send us your plan: a short description of the business, investors, location and timing.
2. Fixed-fee proposal: we confirm scope and fee in writing, normally within one business day.
3. Assessment: our team reviews your plan against current Vietnamese investment, enterprise and tax rules.
4. Report and walkthrough: you receive the written report and a 60-minute call with your lead advisor.

Frequently asked questions

Is the fee fixed?

Yes. The assessment starts from USD 2,750. Plans involving conditional business lines, land, several investors or an acquisition may require a wider scope; in that case we quote the fixed fee upfront, before any work begins.

What happens after the assessment?

You can use the report with your own team, or engage IVLF to carry out the company set-up, licensing and post-licensing compliance. Either way, you decide with a full picture of time, cost and risk.

Speak to our team

Tell us about your investment and we will come back within 24 hours with a scope and fixed-fee proposal.