Open offshore bank account services in Vietnam
After establishing the company, there are many procedures that company has to implement. In particular, open offshore bank account is a necessity and the most priority.
The offshore bank account is opened at commercial banks and other credit institutions for implementing transactions and payment of the company.
As can be seen, the offshore bank account is very important to each business. Therefore, enterprises should implement the offshore bank account opening procedure as soon as possible.
VinaSC specialized in offereing Open Offshore Bank Account services in Vietnam for FDI enterprises.
Our services help enterprises control their cashflow and minimize risks during the operation in Vietnam.
The scope of VinaSC’s Open Offshore Bank Account services in Vietnam focuses on supporting customers the following points:
1. Types of offshore bank account in Vietnam that VinaSC offers:
Currently, VinaSC is providing customers with the following open offshore bank account services:
– Vietnam dong current account;
– Foreign currency current account;
– Direct Investment Capital account;
– Indirect Investment Capital account for foreigners;
2. Subject of being eligible for opening offshore bank account in Vietnam:
a. Current account
Pursuant to Clause 6 of Article 1 of Circular 02/2019/TT-NHNN, organizations that are legal entities are allowed to open current accounts at banks or foreign bank branches.
Accordingly, certain types of businesses with legal status under the Enterprise Law 2020 will be allowed to open bank accounts for organizations. Consists of:
Limited Liability Company
Single-member Limited Liability Company
Joint Stock Company
Partnership
b. Direct investment capital account:
Pursuant to Point a of Clause 1 of Article 5 of Circlar 06/2019/TT-NHNN, the subjects opening the direct investment capital account consist of:
i) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) enterprises:
Enterprises established in the form of investment to establish economic organizations;
Enterprises with foreign investors contributing capital, buying shares or capital contributions of the enterprise, leading to the foreign investors owning 51% or more of the enterprise’s charter capital;
Enterprises established after separation, merger or consolidation resulting in foreign investors owning 51% or more of the enterprise’s charter capital;
Newly established enterprises in accordance with specialized laws;
ii) Foreign investors entering Business Cooperation Contract (BCC) and foreign investors directly implementing the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project without establishing project enterprises (hereinafter refer to as foreign investors directly implementing the PPP project).
c. Indirect investment capital account:
Pursuant to Clause 1 of Article 3 of Cirular 05/2014/TT-NHNN, the subjects opening indirect investment capital account consist of:
– “Foreign investors” who are nonresident foreign organizations conducting indirect investment activities in Vietnam;
– “Foreign investors” who are nonresident foreign individuals conducting indirect investment activities in Vietnam;
3. Is it mandatory to open a bank account?
a. Current account:
– It is not mandatory in accordance with the law.
– However, businesses nowadays are paying taxes through electronic form of tax payment to reduce time and cost.
– Therefore, although it is not mandatory, bank account opening is necessary for businesses.
b. Direct investment capital account:
Pursuant to Clause 2 of Article 5 of Circular 06/2019/TT-NHNN stipulating that those who are subject to open a direct investment capital account, bank account opening is mandatory.
c. Indirect investment capital account:
Pursuant to Circular 05/2014/TT-NHNN stipulating that those who are subject to open an indirect investment capital account, bank account opening is mandatory.
4. Why is it necessary to open offshore bank account in Vietnam for the company?
• To better control the company’s cashflow.
• To express the company’s professionalism.
• To manage company’s financial activities conveniently.
• Using a bank account in payment of transactions with a value of over VND 20 million helps to be eligible to record deductions in accounting – tax as prescribed.
• To help investors remit money and profits abroad legally.
5. The procedure of opening offshore bank account in Vietnam
The procedure of opening offshore bank account in Vietnam for company and businesses:
Step 1: Choose bank for account opening.
Step 2: Prepare dossiers for opening offshore bank account.
Step 3: After completing all dossiers, we will apply them at bank.
Step 4: Prepare an amount to deposit into the account (the minimum amount depends on the regulations of each bank)
6. Necessary dossiers for opening offshore bank account in Vietnam
• True copy of Enterprise Register Certificate (ERC);
• True copy of chief accountant’s ID card or passport (if any);
• True copy of legal representative’s or account owner’s ID card or passport;
• True copy of ID card or passport of authorized person making transaction at bank (if any);
• Application form to open an account according to the bank’s form (the form can be downloaded at the bank’s website or taken directly at the bank).
Why should you use VinaSC’s open offshore bank account services in Vietnam?
– VinaSC is cooperating with many large banks in many provinces, such as: ACB, Vietcombank, Techcombank, Viettinbank, Shinhan Bank, Indovina Bank, etc.
– Experienced staff in opening offshore bank account in Vietnam.
– Clearly understanding the law helps to simplify the procedures and save time in preparing documents.
– Personnel with high foreign language ability can communicate directly with customers.
– With many years of experience in many fields, VinaSC helps minimize risks during business operations.
– VinaSC’s service fee is consistent with the quality of service that customers receive.
Other services of Vinasc Group?
Besides, VinaSC also offers a variety of services for businesses:
• Consulting and conducting foreign company establishment procedure in Vietnam
• Consulting and conducting foreign work permits procedure in Vietnam
• Consulting and conducting foreign loan registration procedures
• Consulting and conducting the remittance procedure of transfer capital and profits abroad.
• Independent audit service
• Tax review and tax audit services
• Chief accountant services, accounting full package
• Consulting services and conducting tax procedures according to the law
• Office for rent
• Shared office service
• Virtual office service
• Real estate brokerage services.
Please contact us for timely advice and support.
