Why Register a Company in Long An?
As one of the most cost-effective provinces near HCMC, Long An boasts lower land rent, a substantial workforce, and continuously improving industrial facilities—ideal for companies prioritizing “location + cost + policy.”
Western Manufacturing Base of HCMC
Only 20–30 km from downtown HCMC, easily connecting to Cát Lái Port, Tan Son Nhat Airport, and multiple expressways—suitable for factories, warehouses, or satellite plants.
Cost Advantage, Minimal Overheads
Compared to HCMC, Binh Duong, etc., Long An offers significantly lower land and labor costs, perfect for SMEs or major groups to set up production expansions.
Stable Policy Support
Local authorities encourage industrial manufacturing & export-oriented projects, welcoming foreign investment with corporate income tax exemptions, preferential land use, and industrial park assistance.
Abundant Industrial Park Resources
Long Hau Industrial Park (close to HCMC), Tân Kim, Phú An Thanh, and the Long Hậu Economic Zone—well-equipped, easy transport, and transparent policies.
Long An Province Company Registration Process
Select a Company Type
- LLC – suitable for trading, logistics, service, and small-scale manufacturing
- JSC – for medium-large projects, tech-based joint ventures, or multi-shareholder structures
- Representative Office – no revenue operations, for tourism, education, or service exploration
Prepare Registration Documents
- Investor passport/ID
- Company charter, investment brief, location paperwork
- Capital structure & business scope
- Additional sector-specific licenses if required
Submit Application & Approval
- File with Long An Department of Planning & Investment (DPI)
- Usually 15–25 working days for review
Obtain ERC & IRC (for FDI)
- Successful registration yields legal corporate status for operations, bank account opening, further licensing
Tax Registration, Seal Filing, Bank Account
- Activate tax code (TIN), register company seal with the police, and open a local bank account, ensuring compliance for transactions and tax filing
Apply for Relevant Permits
- Depending on business (export, environment, firefighting requirements), additional approvals may be needed
Post-Registration Compliance
After setting up in Long An, companies must observe:
- Annual Tax Filing & Financial Reporting: CIT (20%) & VAT (10%) are mandatory
- Employee Management & Social Insurance: local workers must be insured
- Foreign Labor Management: work permits & visas for any expat staff
- License Renewals & Scope Changes: factory relocations, operational expansions require updates
- Specific Industries: e.g., tourism, education, or food enterprises need specialized certification
Ideal Business Types in Long An
- Light industry: garments, textiles, bags, etc.
- Food, beverage & agricultural product processing
- Logistic warehousing & regional distribution centers
- Cross-border e-commerce, export manufacturing & product consolidation
- Component assembly, electronics, injection molding & packaging
- Manufacturing groups expanding capacity outward from HCMC
Why Choose Vanzbon as Your Partner?
Though the registration process in Long An is straightforward, there are multiple industrial parks, numerous approval channels, and—for foreign investors—requirements involving environment licensing, industrial approvals, or additional permits. Documents can be rigorous and scattered.
Vanzbon has extensive experience in guiding enterprises through Long An industrial park setups, familiar with both provincial-level and IP-level approval systems, offering comprehensive assistance from registration to compliance.
Accurate Policy Matching
Understanding each park’s orientation & investment catalog, advising clients on suitable industries
Direct Collaboration with IPs
Partnerships with core parks like Long Hau, Tân Kim for streamlined negotiations
Professional Documentation
Tri-lingual (VN–EN–CN) solutions for standardized paperwork
Coordinated Approvals
Streamlined processes, minimal re-submissions, each step clearly mapped
All-in-One Service
From registration, accounting-tax, HR to factory fit-out & licensing support
Multi-language Support
Seamless communication for foreign investors
FAQs
Ideal for manufacturing (apparel, packaging, electronics), light industry, exporters, logistics firms, or satellite factory expansions from HCMC.
Yes, it must be a real address (industrial park or commercial property). Vanzbon can provide temporary addresses or recommend industrial sites.
No fixed minimum, but a rational capital (commonly > US$10k) is suggested. You may inject it in phases, following the charter timeline.
Yes, it’s normal to register, then pick a site. We can facilitate park introductions pre- or post-registration.
Usually after obtaining ERC, tax code, and bank account (~20–30 days). Additional time if an export license or specific permit is required.
Yes, any construction or processing activities typically need IEE/EIA, fire safety checks, and building permits. We offer end-to-end assistance.
Yes, Long An fully permits foreign direct ownership, with no local share requirement. You can also set up a joint venture or rep office.
Possible CIT exemption for 2–4 years, plus up to 9 years of half tax. Some projects enjoy land discounts or industrial subsidies.
Mainly Long Hau, Tân Kim, Phú An Thanh. We can connect you with park investment offices, provide land availability data, and preliminary cost estimates.
We assist with company registration, import-export filing, tax advisory, auditing, HR compliance, visa, plant location, and subsequent office setup.
Doing Business in Vietnam with Ease
If you plan to operate in Vietnam, Vanzbon can help.
Our experienced professionals handle the entire licensing process and assist in opening a bank account. We also advise on suitable financial institutions. Additionally, we provide comprehensive value-added services, covering all necessary government approvals, work permits, and visa applications.
We handle all administrative tasks so you can focus on running your business smoothly.
