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VSIC 2018 · Sub-class
52221

Operation of harbors

Hoạt động điều hành cảng biển

Closed to foreign equity

This activity covers the operation and management of harbors and port facilities for the loading and unloading of goods and passengers.

Includes

  • Management of harbor facilities
  • Loading and unloading of cargo
  • Passenger services at ports

Excludes

  • Operation of inland waterways
  • Cargo handling services not at harbors

Foreign ownership

Closed to foreign equityApplies to part of this class

This activity is not yet open to foreign investors under Decree 31/2021. It can be run by a Vietnamese-owned company; Emerhub can advise a compliant structure or an adjacent activity that reaches your goal.

Legal basis: Negative list F18 · Decree 31/2021/ND-CP, Appendix I, Section A

Your exact activity may fall inside or outside this restriction. Confirm the classification with Emerhub before you rely on it.

Recommended route

No foreign-equity route

Emerhub can advise a compliant Vietnamese-owned structure, or an alternative activity that reaches your goal

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Registration path

  1. 1

    IRC

    Investment Registration Certificate from the DPI

  2. 2

    ERC

    Enterprise Registration Certificate (the company itself)

  3. 3

    Post-licensing

    Seal, corporate bank account, tax and e-invoicing

  4. 4

    Sub-licence

    Sector permit, if the activity is conditional

Emerhub files each step with the authorities; you provide the documents and information.