Market Entry Timeline Calculator
See how fast you can launch in Vietnam. Select your company type, industry, and approach to get a realistic week-by-week timeline with phase breakdowns.
Your Setup Details
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Your Step-by-Step Timeline
Preparation & Documentation
2-4 weeksGather required documents, notarization, and translation services.
- Company documents from home country
- Passport copies and background checks
- Notarization and apostille
- Vietnamese translation
Investment Registration Certificate
3-6 weeksSubmit and obtain IRC from Department of Planning and Investment.
- Prepare investment proposal
- Submit to DPI
- Government review process
- IRC issuance
Business Registration & Licenses
2-4 weeksCompany registration, tax code, seal, and business licenses.
- Enterprise Registration Certificate
- Tax code registration
- Company seal creation
- Industry-specific licenses
Banking & Operations Setup
2-3 weeksOpen corporate bank account, capital injection, office setup.
- Corporate bank account opening
- Capital transfer and verification
- Office lease and setup
- Utilities and services
Work Permits & Hiring
3-5 weeksProcess work permits for foreign staff and begin local hiring.
- Work permit applications
- Temporary residence cards
- Local staff recruitment
- Employment contracts
Why Viettonkin is Faster
Parallel Processing
We handle multiple steps simultaneously instead of sequentially, cutting 6-12 weeks from typical timelines.
Government Relationships
Direct contacts with licensing authorities accelerate approvals and avoid common delays.
Expert Navigation
We prevent costly mistakes that cause rejections and restarts, keeping your timeline on track.
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