{"id":670,"date":"2025-07-29T15:18:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T08:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apexpartnerslaw.com\/?p=670"},"modified":"2025-07-30T13:14:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T06:14:34","slug":"xin-giay-phep-kinh-doanh-ban-le","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apexpartnerslaw.com\/en\/xin-giay-phep-kinh-doanh-ban-le\/","title":{"rendered":"Application for Retail Business License"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the context of global integration, Vietnam\u2019s retail market has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors. However, to legally operate in the retail sector, foreign-invested enterprises are required to obtain a Retail Business License in accordance with Vietnamese law.<\/p>\n<p>With years of experience in legal and investment consultancy, APEX PARTNERS is proud to be a trusted partner, assisting businesses in completing their licensing procedures quickly and lawfully.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is a Retail Business License?<\/h2>\n<p>A Retail Business License is a specific license required for foreign investors (or enterprises with foreign investment capital) who wish to engage in direct sales of goods to consumers in the Vietnamese market. This is a mandatory requirement, in addition to the Investment Registration Certificate and Enterprise Registration Certificate.<\/p>\n<p>According to Decree No. 09\/2018\/ND-CP, any foreign investor seeking to establish a retail outlet, a chain of stores, a supermarket, or an e-commerce platform must obtain this license before commencing operations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-327\" src=\"https:\/\/apexpartnerslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tong-hop-6-ky-nang-tu-van-phap-luat-bang-loi-noi3-799x450-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apexpartnerslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tong-hop-6-ky-nang-tu-van-phap-luat-bang-loi-noi3-799x450-1.png 799w, https:\/\/apexpartnerslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tong-hop-6-ky-nang-tu-van-phap-luat-bang-loi-noi3-799x450-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/apexpartnerslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tong-hop-6-ky-nang-tu-van-phap-luat-bang-loi-noi3-799x450-1-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Who Needs to Apply for a Retail Business License?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Enterprises with 100% foreign capital or joint ventures involving foreign investors.<\/li>\n<li>Companies wishing to open retail outlets (e.g., stores, showrooms, distribution centers) in Vietnam.<\/li>\n<li>Investors who already have an Investment Registration Certificate, but whose registered business scope does not yet include retail activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If the company only engages in wholesale (i.e., selling to other businesses and not directly to end consumers), this license may not be required.<\/p>\n<h2>Conditions for Obtaining a Retail Business License<\/h2>\n<p>The issuance of a retail business license for foreign-invested enterprises depends on various factors, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compliance with WTO commitments and other international trade agreements to which Vietnam is a signatory.<\/li>\n<li>Alignment with local commercial development plans.<\/li>\n<li>Financial capacity, business experience, and a clear retail business plan.<\/li>\n<li>If establishing a second or subsequent retail outlet, an Economic Needs Test (ENT) must be conducted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Does the Retail Business License Application Dossier Include?<\/h2>\n<p>A standard application dossier typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application form (as prescribed by law).<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise Registration Certificate and Investment Registration Certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Financial statements and documents proving financial capacity.<\/li>\n<li>Retail business plan and explanation.<\/li>\n<li>Documents proving lawful use of retail premises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the business type and sector, licensing authorities may request additional documents.<\/p>\n<h2>Retail Business License Application Process<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare and review all application documents.<\/li>\n<li>Submit the application to the Department of Industry and Trade in the province\/city where the business is based.<\/li>\n<li>Licensing authority will evaluate and request additional documents, if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>License is issued within 20\u201330 working days, counted from the date a complete and valid application is received.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-318\" src=\"https:\/\/apexpartnerslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tu-cach-phap-nhan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apexpartnerslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tu-cach-phap-nhan.jpg 960w, https:\/\/apexpartnerslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tu-cach-phap-nhan-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/apexpartnerslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tu-cach-phap-nhan-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>APEX PARTNERS \u2013 Your Trusted Legal Partner for Retail Business Licensing in Vietnam<\/h2>\n<p>With a team of highly experienced lawyers, APEX PARTNERS offers comprehensive legal support to foreign enterprises in matters related to investment and commercial operations in Vietnam. We provide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal consultation tailored to specific sectors and localities.<\/li>\n<li>Preparation, review, and completion of application dossiers.<\/li>\n<li>Representation of clients in working with government authorities.<\/li>\n<li>Post-licensing support, including opening additional retail outlets, amending license contents, and adjusting investment projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Contact APEX PARTNERS Today for Retail Business Licensing Support<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Head Office:<\/strong> Vincom Center, 72 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City<\/p>\n<p><strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:apexpartners.pro@gmail.com\">apexpartners.pro@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone\/Zalo:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+84968629434\">+84 968 629 434<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trong xu th\u1ebf h\u1ed9i nh\u1eadp to\u00e0n c\u1ea7u, th\u1ecb tr\u01b0\u1eddng b\u00e1n l\u1ebb t\u1ea1i Vi\u1ec7t Nam ng\u00e0y c\u00e0ng thu h\u00fat s\u1ef1 quan t\u00e2m c\u1ee7a c\u00e1c nh\u00e0 \u0111\u1ea7u t\u01b0 n\u01b0\u1edbc ngo\u00e0i. 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