Enterprise registration is only the first step. For conditional business lines, a company must also meet the conditions and obtain a licence or certificate of eligibility before operating. 7S Law identifies the right licence, reviews the conditions and handles the procedure through to the result.

1. Who this service is for

a) Newly established companies: in conditional business lines that need to know which licences are required before operating.

b) Companies expanding their business lines: adding activities such as transport, education or food.

c) Foreign-invested enterprises: that need a trading licence or sector-specific licences.

d) Companies under inspection: that need to review and obtain missing licences to reduce the risk of penalties.

2. Scope of work

a) Identifying conditional business lines: comparing actual activities with the list of conditional investment and business lines under the Law on Investment.

b) Reviewing conditions: premises, personnel, capital and practising certificates under sector-specific rules.

c) Preparing the dossier: application, explanation of conditions and supporting evidence.

d) Handling the procedure: filing, working with the licensing authority, coordinating site inspections, explaining and supplementing.

e) Receiving and handing over the result: receiving the licence and advising on maintaining conditions, reporting and renewal.

The following are quoted separately when required: company set-up, adding business lines, investment procedures, translation and consular legalisation, fire safety and environmental impact assessment.

See also: Road transport business licence, Foreign language centre licence, Company establishment.

3. Process

Step 1. Intake and analysis: 7S Law receives information on the planned activities and identifies the conditional business lines and required licences

Step 2. Reviewing conditions: 7S Law compares actual conditions with the regulations and reports what needs to be completed

Step 3. Preparing and signing: 7S Law prepares the dossier for the client to sign and seal

Step 4. Filing and liaison: 7S Law files the dossier, follows up, coordinates inspections and provides explanations

Step 5. Result: 7S Law receives the licence, hands it over and advises on post-licensing obligations

4. Timeline and deliverables

Licensing timelines depend on the type of licence and the competent authority, usually from 7 to 30 working days from receipt of a complete dossier under sector-specific regulations. 7S Law confirms the specific timeline once the licence type is identified.

Note: actual timelines may change if the authority requests supplements or amendments, if documents are provided late or incomplete, or if procedures or laws change.

Deliverables: the business licence or certificate of eligibility, the filed dossier and written guidance on post-licensing obligations.

5. Service fees

Fees are quoted separately according to the scope of each matter, based on the following factors:

Note: Service fees exclude 8% VAT, government fees, translation, certification, consular legalisation and travel expenses. The exact fee is confirmed in a fee proposal before work begins.

For a tailored fee proposal, please call +84 877 523 888 or email lienhe@7slaw.vn.

6. Information we need from you

Enterprise registration certificate; description of planned business activities; business premises and proof of the right to use them; key personnel details and practising certificates (if any); documents on facilities and equipment.

7. Legal basis

Conditional investment and business lines are listed in the Law on Investment; specific conditions and procedures follow sector-specific legislation. Core legal instruments:

a) Law on Investment No. 143/2025/QH15 dated 11 December 2025, effective from 1 March 2026 (further amended by Law No. 24/2026/QH16 dated 24 August 2026, effective from 1 March 2027)

b) Law on Enterprises No. 59/2020/QH14, as amended by Law No. 76/2025/QH15 dated 17 June 2025, effective from 1 July 2025

c) Decree No. 168/2025/ND-CP dated 30 June 2025 on enterprise registration

8. About 7S Law

7S Law has offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, works in Vietnamese and English, and serves Vietnamese companies, foreign-invested enterprises and individuals.

9. Frequently asked questions

a) Can a company operate once it has an enterprise registration certificate?

Yes for unconditional business lines. For conditional business lines, the company must meet the conditions and obtain the licence or certificate required by sector-specific law before operating.

b) How do I know whether my business line is conditional?

Conditional investment and business lines are listed in an appendix to the Law on Investment. 7S Law compares the company's actual activities with this list.

c) What happens if a company operates without a licence?

The company may be fined, suspended and required to remedy the consequences under sector-specific regulations.

d) Does 7S Law handle licences in other provinces?

Yes. 7S Law has offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and handles procedures in other provinces by agreement.

10. Contact 7S Law

CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN TƯ VẤN VÀ DỊCH VỤ LUẬT 7S (7S Law Consulting and Services JSC)
Address: No. 60, Lane 18 Mac Thai To Street, Yen Hoa Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City office: 18th Floor, TNR Tower, 180 Nguyen Cong Tru Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotline: +84 877 523 888 | Email: lienhe@7slaw.vn
Send us your request via the contact page.