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Liaison Office Setup Cost Calculator Vietnam 2026

Liaison Office Setup Cost Calculator Vietnam

Based on Commercial Law 2005, Decree 07/2016/ND-CP & 2026 Market Rates

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City selection affects office rental rates and some administrative fee levels. HCMC Grade A averages USD 64.7/m²/month; Hanoi Grade A ~USD 32/m²/month (JLL Q1 2026).
Coworking/serviced offices include utilities & furniture. Traditional leases require 2–3 months deposit plus fit-out costs.
Office Size (m²)
m²
Average monthly salary for RO staff: VND 15–25M for local staff; VND 40–80M for expat staff. Social insurance (employer share ~21.5%) applies to all employees.
Expat staff require work permits (VND 600,000–1,000,000/permit, provincial fee). Expat salaries are typically 2–4× local equivalents.
Standard legal service fees: USD 800–1,500. Full-service packages: USD 2,000–4,000+. DIY still requires notarisation and apostille costs (~USD 200–400).
First-Year Cost USD 0
One-Time Setup Costs
RO Establishment License Fee : USD 0
Seal Carving & Registration : USD 0
Tax Code & Bank Account Setup : USD 0
Notarisation & Legalisation : USD 0
Professional / Legal Services : USD 0
Work Permit(s) : USD 0
Total One-Time Setup : USD 0
Monthly Ongoing Costs
Office Rent (est.) : USD 0
Staff Salaries (gross) : USD 0
Employer Social Insurance (~21.5%) : USD 0
Annual License Fee (÷12) : USD 0
Utilities & Admin (est.) : USD 0
Total Monthly Ongoing : USD 0
Est. First-Year Total Cost : USD 0
Setup as % of First-Year Cost : 0%
Cost Component Breakdown

Cost estimates sourced from Vietnam Ministry of Finance, Department of Planning & Investment, Ministry of Industry & Trade circulars, and 2026 market data from JLL, CBRE Vietnam, and Maison Office.
A liaison / representative office (RO) is governed by Commercial Law 2005 and Decree 07/2016/ND-CP. RO Establishment License fee: VND 3,000,000 (new issue); seal fee: VND 440,000 (Decree 99/2016/ND-CP).
Annual business license fee for representative offices: VND 1,000,000/year (Decree 139/2016/ND-CP, as amended). RO operating license valid for 5 years (renewable for up to 5 years).
Social insurance employer contributions: ~21.5% of employee salary (SI 17.5% + HI 3% + UI 1%). Work permits for foreign staff are required under Decree 152/2020/ND-CP; provincial fees range VND 600,000–1,000,000/permit.
Office rental ranges: HCMC Grade A ~USD 40–65/m²/month; Hanoi Grade A ~USD 25–35/m²/month; Grade B ~USD 15–25/m²/month; Grade C ~USD 8–15/m²/month (2026 estimates).
Foreign direct investment in Vietnam reached a record USD 27.62 billion in 2025. An RO cannot generate revenue, sign commercial contracts, or issue invoices.
Need expert advice? Contact a Chartered Accountant at Aeenx for formal compliance and setup advice.
This calculator is for indicative budgeting purposes only. Actual costs vary by city, industry, negotiation, and timing. Always verify with official guidance and qualified legal counsel.

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