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What is the company registry in Vietnam?
6B Hoang Dieu, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam
About Vietnam
The Vietnam Companies Registry is located in Hanoi.
Vietnam officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a country at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia. The main language of Vietnam is Vietnamese which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as Tày, Mường, Cham, Khmer, Chinese, Nùng, and Hmong spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Vietnamese đong (VND). The population of Vietnamis over 100.3 million.
Vietnam Economy
The Real GDP in Vietnam is in the region of $1.354 trillion with a GDP per capita of $13,500. Vietnam economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Vietnam are broadcasting equipment, garments, telephones, integrated circuits, machine parts.
Main Trading Partners of Vietnam
The leading export and import partners for Vietnam are:
Exports: US 29%, China 15%, South Korea 6%, Japan 6%, Hong Kong 3%
Imports: China 38%, South Korea 17%, Japan 5%, Taiwan 4%, Thailand 4%
Vietnam Certificate of Incorporation
The Vietnam Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Vietnam Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Vietnam company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Vietnam register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Vietnam customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Vietnam Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Vietnam the relevant laws are:
Companies Act of 2015
The Investment Act of 2015
What information is free to view at Vietnam Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Vietnam the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Vietnam Enterprise name
Vietnam Enterprise name in foreign language
Vietnam Enterprise short name
Vietnam Enterprise Status
Vietnam Enterprise Code (Company Number)
Vietnam Legal Type
Vietnam Founding Date (Date of Incorporation)
Vietnam Representative First Name
Vietnam Head office address
Vietnam Business Activity
Do you need to register / sign up at the Vietnam Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Vietnam register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Vietnam
There are over 870,000 companies registered in Vietnam.
Types of Companies in Vietnam
Businesses in Vietnam can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Cty TNHH (Công ty trách nhiệm hữu hạn / "Company with Limited Liablity"): Limited Liability Company
Cty TNHH MTV (Công ty trách nhiệm hữu hạn một thành viên/ "Limited Liablity Company with a Single member") since 2005
Cty CP (Công ty cổ phần / "Company with Joint Stock"): Joint Stock Company
Công ty hợp danh / "Company of Partners": Partnership
Doanh nghiệp hợp danh / "Enterprise Partnership": Partnership
DNNN (Doanh nghiệp nhà nước / "Enterprise of the State"): State-Owned Enterprise
DNTN (Doanh nghiệp tư nhân / "Enterprise Private"): Proprietorship
DTNN (Doanh nghiệp có vốn đầu tư nước ngoài "Enterprise with Foreign Investment"): Foreign Investment Enterprise
HTX (Hợp tác xã/ Co-operation)
Chi nhánh : Branch Company
Nhóm Cty (Công Ty / "Group Company"): Holding Company
Can you order a Vietnam Apostille Certificate?
No, Vietnam has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Vietnam has not agreed to this Vietnam company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Vietnam Company Registry?
The Vietnam Company Register is in Vietnamese & English languages.
Vietnam Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Vietnam has 69 embassies abroad, as well as 50 consulates and four other representations.
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, hosts 81 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 64 consulates and another four representations located in Vietnam.
Vietnam Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Vietnam. Our local partner is based in Ho Chi Minh City which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Vietnam including Hanoi, Nha Trang, Da Nang and Hue. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Vietnam Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Vietnam from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Vietnam Moody's rating: Ba3 (first obtained in 2018)
Vietnam Standard & Poors rating: BB (first obtained in 2019)
Vietnam Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Vietnam Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Vietnam.
Vietnam Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Vietnam. Our specialist Vietnam skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Vietnam Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Vietnam Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Vietnam. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Vietnam Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Vietnam?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Vietnam?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Vietnam?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.