Jurisdictions Hub ❯ Vietnam Vietnam Verification & Risk Requirements
Overview
How company verification works in Vietnam
Registry-based company verification and ownership considerations.
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Challenges
Key verification constraints and limitations
Limited public ownership disclosure and supplementary verification requirements.
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Requirements
Information and documentation typically required
Registry identifiers, corporate filings, and ownership documentation.
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Resources
Guidance and reading for the Vietnam jurisdiction
Guides and reference content on verifying companies in Vietnam.
View ResourcesOverview Vietnam KYB Jurisdiction Overview
Available information includes business registration certificates, ownership data, industry classifications and changes to company status.
This overview summarises the main elements required to interpret corporate records and conduct KYB in Vietnam.
Challenges When Verifying Companies In Vietnam
Limited Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
Vietnam does not maintain a public, centralised beneficial ownership register. Ultimate beneficial ownership is not consistently identifiable through standard public records.
Foreign Investment And Ownership Structures
Companies may be part of wider corporate groups or have overseas shareholders, which can increase the complexity of ownership analysis and control assessment.
Language And Terminology Barriers
Corporate filings and registry records are primarily maintained in Vietnamese, and translation is typically required for non-domestic review.
Registry Update Visibility
Registered changes are recorded through official channels but may not be immediately visible across all accessible sources.
Risk Indicators Beyond Registries
Information relating to litigation, regulatory actions, or adverse media is not consolidated within the business registry and is typically reviewed separately.
Data Fragmentation Across Authorities
Company registration, tax administration, and sector-specific licensing are managed by different authorities, requiring multiple sources to complete verification.
Requirements For Vietnam KYB
Essential Identifiers for Companies in Vietnam
Vietnam uses a defined set of identifiers to match companies to the official registry and government records.
Enterprise Registration Number (ERN)
The unique identifier assigned at incorporation and used as the primary reference across government systems to identify registered enterprises.
Official Registered Name
The company’s legal name is recorded in Vietnamese. This is the authoritative reference used in official registry records and filings.
Registered Address
The principal business address filed with the Business Registration Office determines the company’s registered jurisdiction.
Legal Representative
The individual authorised to act on behalf of the company, whose details are recorded in the registration record.
Supporting Identifiers
Some companies may list English names, abbreviated trading names, or business activity codes; these may assist contextually but are not used for formal record matching.
Common Public Documents Available in Vietnam
Vietnam publishes a limited set of standard corporate documents through its national and provincial registration systems. Availability varies by entity type and filing history.
Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC)
The primary corporate record confirms the registration number, legal name, registered address, and legal representative.
Company Information Extract
Registry extracts summarising incorporation details, registered business activities, and current company status.
Company Charter
A governance document outlining capital contributions, management structure, and internal operating rules.
Capital Contribution or Shareholder Filings
Available in limited form and may reflect the registered capital structure, but do not consistently provide full ownership visibility.
Historical Change Records
Registry filings showing registered updates, such as changes to legal representatives, registered address, or business activities.
Official Sources of Corporate Information
Corporate information in Vietnam is published across national and provincial platforms maintained by government authorities.
National Business Registration System
The central public registry provides access to business registration data and core company information.
Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI)
The authority overseeing enterprise registration and administration at the national level.
Provincial Business Registration Offices
Local authorities are responsible for maintaining company records and processing filings within their jurisdictions.
Judicial and Regulatory Sources
Separate systems that publish court decisions, regulatory actions, or enforcement information are used as supplementary sources for broader risk assessment.
Resources Compliance insights, explained
Verifying Vietnamese Companies with Enhanced Official Data
Verify Vietnamese companies more confidently with enhanced access to official local registry data.
Read MoreSolutions How AsiaVerify Supports KYB in Vietnam
AsiaVerify centralises KYB, UBO, and AML checks within a single secure workflow, enabling teams to access registry-sourced data, assess ownership and control, and monitor risk as company information changes.
Real-time Registry Connection
AsiaVerify connects to authoritative sources to retrieve key company information and filing updates, helping teams validate entities using current, source-backed data.
Directors & Shareholders Data
Access structured data on key people and ownership where available, supporting clearer review of decision-critical relationships and changes over time.
Automated Document Retrieval
Retrieve supporting documents and filing records from official
sources, when available, to reduce back-and-forth and speed up evidence collection.
AI-assisted Translation & Normalisation
AsiaVerify uses AI to structure, normalise, and translate registry
data where required, aligning disparate inputs into a consistent, review-ready format for reliable KYB decisions..
UBO Mapping & Ownership Analysis
AsiaVerify reconstructs ownership layers using disclosed shareholder information and historical filings, helping teams identify controlling individuals and entities even in complex, multi-tier structures.
AML & Sanctions Screening
Entities, shareholders and legal representatives are screened against sanctions, enforcement lists and adverse media to support AML and CTF obligations across APAC.
API, Portal and Bulk Access
Teams can integrate real-time verification through API, run checks on-demand in the portal, or process high volumes via bulk upload — ensuring KYB workflows match operational needs.
Ongoing Monitoring & Alerts
AsiaVerify continuously monitors changes to business status, registered details, shareholders, scope, and penalties, alerting teams when regulatory or structural changes occur.
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