How long does an ERC amendment take in Vietnam?

Most Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) amendments — such as changing business lines, registered address, or legal representative — are processed by the Business Registration Office within 3–5 working days of submitting a complete dossier. Vietpard prepares and files the full dossier on your behalf.

Can I add new business lines to my existing Vietnamese company?

Yes. You can add or remove business lines at any time by filing an ERC amendment. Some business activities require a conditional sub-license (e.g. F&B, education, healthcare, logistics) in addition to the ERC amendment — Vietpard handles both simultaneously.

Can a foreign investor buy into my Vietnamese company?

Yes. Adding a foreign shareholder or capital contributor requires filing a dossier with the DPI for an ERC amendment and, in most cases, an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) amendment. Market access conditions and foreign ownership caps apply to certain sectors. Vietpard advises on restrictions and manages the amendment process.

For Vietnamese Companies — Doanh nghiệp Việt Nam

Business Licensing & ERC Amendments

Your Enterprise Registration Certificate needs to reflect how your business actually operates today. We handle every type of ERC amendment, branch registration, company conversion, and conditional sub-license so you stay legal as you grow.

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Consultant reviewing business licence documents

3–5

Working days for ERC amendments

10+

Years experience in Vietnam

All

Provinces covered

VI/EN/ZH

Trilingual support

Licensing Services for Vietnamese Companies

ERC Amendments

Update any detail on your Enterprise Registration Certificate:

Business lines (add or remove)
Registered address
Charter capital (increase or decrease)
Legal representative
Company name

Branches & Business Locations

Expand your operations legally across Vietnam:

Branch office registration
Representative office registration
Additional business location
Branch address updates & amendments

Company Type Conversion

Convert your entity structure as your business matures:

Household business → Single-member LLC
Single-member LLC → Multi-member LLC
LLC → Joint Stock Company (JSC)
Partnership → LLC

Conditional Sub-Licenses

Regulated sectors require additional permits beyond the ERC:

Food safety certificates (F&B)
Education & training licenses
Logistics & transportation permits
Retail & distribution licenses

Adding Foreign Shareholders

Bring in overseas investors or strategic partners:

IRC & ERC amendment for foreign capital
Foreign ownership cap advisory
Capital transfer procedures
Market access condition review

Dissolution & Restructuring

Winding down or reorganising a business entity:

Voluntary dissolution of LLC or JSC
Closing branches or representative offices
Merger or acquisition support
Tax clearance for dissolution

Frequently Asked Questions

Most ERC amendments (business lines, address, legal representative, company name) are processed within 3–5 working days of submitting a complete dossier to the Business Registration Office. We prepare the full dossier for you.

Yes. You can add or remove business lines at any time by filing an ERC amendment. Some activities — such as F&B, education, healthcare and logistics — require additional conditional sub-licenses. Vietpard handles both the ERC amendment and the sub-license simultaneously.

The conversion involves dissolving the household business registration and simultaneously registering a new LLC with the Department of Planning and Investment. Assets, contracts and employees can be transferred to the new entity. Vietpard manages the complete conversion process.

Yes. Adding a foreign shareholder requires an ERC amendment and, in most cases, an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) amendment. Foreign ownership caps apply to certain sectors. Vietpard advises on restrictions and handles the amendment process end to end.