Business verification in Vietnam
VBC certifies businesses registered in Vietnam. Verification starts from the official record: in Vietnam the company register is maintained by the provincial Department of Planning and Investment, and the entity is identified by its Enterprise Registration Certificate number.
Vietnam's Enterprise Registration Certificate carries a code that also functions as the tax code, so identity and tax registration are established by a single number.
Where a business is registered for tax, the the enterprise code doubles as the tax code is reviewed alongside the registration record, since it provides an independent corroborating identifier.
Why Vietnamese businesses certify
Vietnam's manufacturing base has grown quickly as supply chains have shifted, bringing many newer companies into contact with international buyers for the first time. Independent verification helps a young company be judged on evidence rather than track record alone.
What VBC verifies for a Vietnamese business
Depending on the certification level, the review may cover legal identity and registration records, the registered business address, working contact details, website ownership and digital presence, supporting documentation and evidence of current business activity.
Documents a Vietnamese business commonly supplies at Enhanced level:
- Enterprise Registration Certificate
- Company charter
- Investment Registration Certificate for foreign-invested entities
- Office lease agreement
Levels, fees and process
Three levels apply everywhere VBC operates — Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250, Trusted at $500 — and the eight-stage process is the same in every country. Only the paperwork differs, because each national registry issues its own records. See what each fee covers and the eight stages in detail.
Public verification
Every VBC certificate issued to a Vietnamese business carries a unique certificate ID and appears on the public register. Customers, suppliers and partners can check its current status themselves, without an account and without contacting the business first.
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Questions from Vietnamese businesses
Can a business registered in Vietnam get VBC certified?
Yes. VBC certifies businesses registered in Vietnam. Verification is based on records from the provincial Department of Planning and Investment, together with the address, contact and digital-presence evidence required at the certification level chosen.
What documents does a Vietnamese business need for VBC certification?
At Enhanced level a Vietnamese business normally supplies: enterprise Registration Certificate; company charter; investment Registration Certificate for foreign-invested entities; office lease agreement. The the enterprise code doubles as the tax code is normally reviewed alongside it. Exact requirements depend on the level and are confirmed during review.
What is the Enterprise Registration Certificate number used for in verification?
The Enterprise Registration Certificate number identifies the legal entity on the register maintained by the provincial Department of Planning and Investment. VBC uses it to confirm that the business named on the certificate is the same entity that appears on the official record.
How is a VBC certificate for a Vietnamese business verified?
Anyone can check it at https://vbcertified.online/verify using the certificate ID, or by scanning the QR code on the certificate. The record shows the current status, which may be valid, expired, suspended or revoked. No account is needed and the business does not have to be contacted first.
Is VBC certification a business licence in Vietnam?
No. VBC is a private verification and certification service, not a government licence, regulatory approval or ISO certification. A business in Vietnam remains responsible for every licence, registration and regulatory obligation that applies to it.
How much does VBC certification cost for a Vietnamese business?
The same three levels apply everywhere: Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250 and Trusted at $500. Each level is a superset of the one below it and the level appears on the certificate.