{"id":5846,"date":"2023-05-25T14:32:32","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T07:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdlaf.az9s.group\/?p=5846"},"modified":"2023-05-25T14:59:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T07:59:00","slug":"business-conditions-for-interior-design-services-architecture-for-foreign-investor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/en\/business-conditions-for-interior-design-services-architecture-for-foreign-investor\/","title":{"rendered":"Business conditions for interior design services (architecture) for Foreign Investor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an age of globalization and continuous technological development, design services play an important role in creating attractive products and experiences for Clients. In particular, Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for foreign investors in this field, thanks to the rapid development of the economy and the increasing demand for professional design services.<\/p>\n<p>With constant innovation and creativity, foreign investors have brought unique and pioneering values in the field of design in Vietnam. However, in order to operate a design services business for foreign investors in this country, it is necessary to comply with some conditions and regulations of the law.<\/p>\n<p>This article will explore the conditions for design services bussiness for foreign investor in Vietnam. We will research about regulations related to business registration, licenses to operate, and requirements for professional, technical and enterprise culture. Besides, we will also explore the benefits and opportunities that the design services business bring to foreign investor in Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3787 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-eva-bronzini-6956129-bussines-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-eva-bronzini-6956129-bussines-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-eva-bronzini-6956129-bussines-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-eva-bronzini-6956129-bussines-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-eva-bronzini-6956129-bussines-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-eva-bronzini-6956129-bussines.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #a32411;color:#a32411\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #a32411;color:#a32411\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/en\/business-conditions-for-interior-design-services-architecture-for-foreign-investor\/#1_Market_access_conditions\" >1. Market access conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/en\/business-conditions-for-interior-design-services-architecture-for-foreign-investor\/#2_Business_conditions_in_accordance_with_Vietnamese_Law\" >2. Business conditions in accordance with Vietnamese Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/en\/business-conditions-for-interior-design-services-architecture-for-foreign-investor\/#SEND_CONSULTATION_REQUEST\" >SEND CONSULTATION REQUEST<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Market_access_conditions\"><\/span>1. Market access conditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Business lines: Architectural Services (Interior Design) as Committed in the WTO Commitments Schedule<\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-1\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1\" style=\"height: 489px;\" width=\"513\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<th class=\"column-1\">No<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Profession<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"column-3\">VSIC<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-4\">CPC<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-5\"><strong>Market access conditions<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"column-6\"><strong>License<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">1.<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Architectural Services<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">7110<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">8671<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">There are no restrictions on the form of investment and capital contribution ratios, except that the foreign enterprise shall be a legal entity of a WTO member.<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-6\" rowspan=\"2\">Practicing architectural certification for individuals responsible for professional expertise.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">2.<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Special Design Services<\/p>\n<p>Details: Interior Design Services<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">7410<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">87907<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">Not committed yet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Business_conditions_in_accordance_with_Vietnamese_Law\"><\/span>2. Business conditions in accordance with Vietnamese Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vietnamese law sets specific conditions for each form of architectural services provision in Vietnam, including individual practice by foreign investor and the establishment of foreign-invested enterprise operating in the field of architecture, specifically:<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.1 <\/strong><strong>Conditions for foreign <\/strong><strong>individual <\/strong><strong>to practice architecture in <\/strong><strong>Vietnam<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having an architectural practicing prof in Vietnam or having a valid architectural practicing certificate issued by a competent foreign agency or organization and recognized and converted by Vietnam;<\/li>\n<li>Complying with the laws of Vietnam and the Code of Practicing Conduct of practicing architects in Vietnam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Foreign individual who has an architectural practicing certificate issued in a foreign agency shall perform an additional step of recognition and conversion before they can practice architecture in Vietnam. Dossier to perform the step of recognition &#8211; conversion of practice certificates are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An application for recognition and conversion of a practice certificate, made according to the form specified in Appendix III to this Decree, with 02 portrait pictures (4&#215;6 cm) of the applicant on a white background which was taken within the last 06 months.<\/li>\n<li>A copy of the training degree or practicing certificate issued by a foreign agency or organization, which shall be translated into Vietnamese and notarized or certified in accordance with Vietnam\u2019s law.<\/li>\n<li>A certified true copy or file containing color photo taken from the original or a copy presented together with its original for comparison of the lawful document on residence or work permit issued by a Vietnam\u2019s competent authority as prescribed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Foreign individual sends 01 dossier for recognition and conversion of practice certificates online or by post or directly at the agency competent to issue practice certificates. Application processing time: 10 working days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.2 <\/strong><strong>Operating condition and form of <\/strong><strong>enterprise<\/strong> <strong>providing <\/strong><strong>architectural services <\/strong><strong>in Vietnam<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be established in accordance with the regulations of the law (establishment of foreign-invested enterprise, see more at: <a href=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/en\/05-steps-investors-need-to-set-up-a-business-in-vietnam\/\"><strong><em>&#8220;5 steps investors need to set up a company in Vietnam&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Having an individual who is responsible for the architectural profession or leading architectural design with a practicing certificate in architecture.<\/li>\n<li>Notifying the above-mentioned information to the specialized architectural agency under the Provincial People&#8217;s Committee of the province where the architectural practice organization has its headquarters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regarding the procedure for establishing a foreign enterprise in Vietnam, foreign investor can refer to the article: <a href=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/en\/notes-for-conducting-business-operations-in-vietnam-company-establishment-and-capital-contribution-purchasing-shares-the-contributed-capital-portion-of-foreign-investors-in-vietnam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>&#8220;Notes for conducting business operation in Vietnam&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>By complying with business conditions and legal regulations, foreign investors can take advantage of the opportunities and advantages of the Vietnamese market to successfully develop in the field of design services. Registering to practice, establishing a foreign-invested enterprise, and complying with professional, technical and cultural requirements are important steps in building a strong foundation for business operation in Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Time of writing<\/em><\/strong><em>: May 18, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em style=\"font-size: 14.4px;\"><em>The article contains general information that is of reference value, in case you want to receive legal opinions related to the issues that you are having trouble with, please contact our lawyer at <\/em> <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@cdlaf.vn\">info@cdlaf.vn<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-post-nd\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5519 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CHUONG-TRINH-THANG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdlaf.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CHUONG-TRINH-THANG.png 1080w, 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