Are you or your enterprise planning an offshore venture with a capital of VND 7 billion or more but remain uncertain about the legal requirements? A single error in the application process for an Overseas investment registration certificate in Vietnam (2026 guide for projects from VND 7 billion) can lead to rejection, project delays, or the inability to legally transfer capital abroad.
Starting in 2026, with pivotal changes from the Investment Law 2025 and Decree 103/2026/ND-CP, the licensing process for overseas investment has become more stringent. These regulations introduced new compliance conditions and documentation requirements that many investors may not yet fully grasp.
In this article, Viet An Law will clarify who is mandated to obtain a license, the essential dossier preparation, and a step-by-step procedure. We also share our expertise on how to shorten the licensing timeframe to just 15 days, ensuring your international project is launched quickly, legally, and with optimized costs.
A license is mandatory if the capital is ≥ 7 billion VND.
An overseas investment certificate is a legal document issued by a competent state agency, allowing Vietnamese investors to conduct investment activities abroad. This is a mandatory requirement for projects with capital of VND 7 billion or more, or those in conditional investment sectors, to ensure the transfer of capital and project implementation comply with legal regulations.
According to the Investment Law 2025 and Decree 103/2026/ND-CP, Vietnamese investors must carry out the procedure for obtaining an overseas investment registration in the following cases:
Specifically:
The process is being standardized towards greater digitalization and transparency:
Viet An Law Firm provides guidance on the application dossier for a Certificate of Registration for Overseas Investment in cases not requiring prior review and approval by the Prime Minister.
The dossier includes:
Special cases:
In reality, after 19 years of advising individuals and businesses on overseas investments, Viet An Law has observed that:
More than 80% of investors encounter errors in documentation or delays when handling the process themselves.
Professional overseas investment consulting services help to:
With nearly 19 years of experience, Viet An Law has assisted hundreds of domestic and foreign enterprises and investors in successfully implementing international investment projects, particularly in the US, EU, China, South Korea, Japan, and ASEAN markets.
If you are planning to invest abroad from Vietnam, contact Viet An Law for:
Investors must apply for a certificate when the project has a capital of VND 7 billion or more, or falls under the category of conditional investment sectors as stipulated by Vietnamese law.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is the competent authority responsible for issuing and handling the Amendment of Investment Registration Certificate in Vietnam for outward investment projects.
The dossier comprises: an application form, legal identity documents of the investor (similar to those used for Company registration in Vietnam), the investment decision, tax compliance certification, and project-related feasibility documents.
Yes. Investors must obtain a certificate confirming the completion of their tax obligations, issued within 3 months prior to the dossier submission date.
Yes, provided they meet specific conditions regarding owner’s equity, profitability, and the fulfillment of all financial obligations within Vietnam.
Yes. Investors must register their foreign exchange transactions and open a dedicated investment capital account at an authorized bank before transferring funds abroad.
Yes. Any changes regarding capital, investors, objectives, or location require an Amendment of Investment Registration Certificate in Vietnam to ensure ongoing compliance.
Yes. Projects with a capital of VND 1,600 billion or more must obtain approval from the Prime Minister before the registration certificate can be issued.
Yes. Investors are strictly required to perform periodic investment reporting in accordance with current Vietnamese regulations
The information above provides a comprehensive guide to the procedures for obtaining an overseas investment registration certificate in Vietnam (2026 guide for projects from VND 7 Billion). Understanding the workflow, documentation, and legal conditions will help investors launch international projects quickly, legally, and with optimized costs.
Whether you are starting with Company registration in Vietnam or planning to expand globally, Viet An Law is ready to accompany you—from strategic consultancy to final dossier completion and project implementation.
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