Operation of inland ports
Hoạt động điều hành cảng đường thủy nội địa
This activity involves the operation and management of inland ports, facilitating the transfer of goods between different modes of transport.
Includes
- Loading and unloading of cargo
- Storage of goods at inland ports
- Management of port facilities
Excludes
- Operation of sea ports
- Freight transport by road
Foreign ownership
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
Registration path
- 1
IRC
Investment Registration Certificate from the DPI
- 2
ERC
Enterprise Registration Certificate (the company itself)
- 3
Post-licensing
Seal, corporate bank account, tax and e-invoicing
- 4
Sub-licence
Sector permit, if the activity is conditional
Emerhub files each step with the authorities; you provide the documents and information.