Theatrical film projection activities
Hoạt động chiếu phim cố định
This activity involves the projection of theatrical films in cinemas and other venues.
Includes
- Projection of films in cinemas
- Screening of films at film festivals
- Presentation of films in theaters
Excludes
- Film distribution activities
- Video projection activities
Foreign ownership
Foreign equity in this activity is capped at 51% of charter capital. The usual route is a joint venture in which a Vietnamese partner holds the balance above the ceiling.
Legal basis: Negative list C4 · Decree 31/2021/ND-CP, Appendix I, Section B
Recommended route
Joint venture
Foreign equity up to 51%; a Vietnamese partner holds the balance
Business cooperation contract
A contractual JV without forming a new legal entity
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.
Charter capital
| Situation | VND | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Most business linesVietnam sets no statutory minimum charter capital for most sectors. The registered charter capital must be credible for the project and fully contributed within 90 days of the Enterprise Registration Certificate. Foreign-invested projects are assessed on capital adequacy at the Investment Registration Certificate stage.. Legal basis: Law on Enterprises 2020 (No. 59/2020/QH14), Art. 47, 75, 113; Law on Investment 2020. | No floor | No floor |
Bold is the figure the law sets; the other column is an approximate conversion at ₫25,400 to USD 1. Vietnam sets no general minimum for most sectors.
Licenses & permits
This is a conditional business line. Alongside the IRC and ERC, it needs the following sector sub-licence or regulatory approval before it can legally operate in Vietnam.
- Sector sub-licence
Film dissemination via projection/screening (motion picture projection).
Conditional business line under the Law on Investment: foreign investment is generally permitted (often up to 100%) but the activity requires a sector sub-licence or regulatory approval. Legal basis: Law on Investment 2020, Appendix IV (as amended, effective 1 Jul 2026).
Emerhub can obtain the sub-licence as part of your company setup.