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Joint venture

A joint venture is an LLC or JSC owned by the foreign investor together with a Vietnamese partner. Where the activity caps foreign equity (for example transport, advertising, or logistics), the foreign side holds up to the ceiling and the Vietnamese partner holds the balance. Emerhub can help source and structure the local partner.

Foreign ownership

Up to the code ceiling, for example 51%, 49%, 34%, or 30%. A Vietnamese partner or partners hold the remaining equity.

Minimum capital

No general minimum, though the sector setting the cap often sets its own legal capital. Charter capital is contributed within 90 days of the ERC.

Best short answer

The route for capped activities that need a Vietnamese partner.

Good for

  • Capped activities under the negative list
  • Sectors that require a Vietnamese partner
  • Investors comfortable sharing equity to access a restricted line

Requirements

  • A Vietnamese co-owner holding the balance above the ceiling
  • IRC then ERC
  • A shareholders or members agreement setting control and economics

Set up a joint venture with Emerhub

Emerhub runs the filings; you provide the documents.

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