Are you looking to venture into the vibrant nightlife scene of Vietnam by opening a bar in 2024? Understanding the intricate procedures and conditions for foreign investors is crucial. This comprehensive guide provides insights into the regulatory requirements involved in establishing a bar in Vietnam.
1. What are the requirements when foreigners want to invest in opening a bar?
When foreigners wish to invest and open a bar, certain conditions must be met:
– The establishment seeking to operate a nightclub must be a legal entity endorsed by the cultural authority or cultural center.
– The distance measured along the transportation route from the dance hall’s entrance to the gates of educational institutions, hospitals, religious facilities, historical-cultural landmarks, and government administrative offices must be 200 meters or more. This requirement applies only to existing educational institutions, hospitals, religious facilities, etc., or those for which the business location has been registered or a business license has been requested.
– The sound emanating from the dance hall must not exceed the maximum noise standards set by the state, measured outside the windows and entrance doors.
– Tourism accommodations rated with stars or of high quality, cultural houses, and cultural centers operating as legal entities for nightclubs must fulfill the following conditions:
– The dance hall within the nightclub must have an area of 80 square meters or more and be at least 200 meters away from educational institutions, hospitals, religious facilities, etc., ensuring conditions for sound insulation and fire prevention.
– The equipment and operations of the dance hall must meet sound and lighting standards.
– Compliance with local nightclub planning regulations.
– Security and order conditions for nightclub businesses: Registering, licensing, or establishing according to Vietnamese law. The person responsible for the security and order of the business must not fall into certain categories.
2. For Vietnamese nationals residing abroad with foreign passports and foreigners:
– Permission for residency must be granted by Vietnam’s competent authority.
– Compliance with fire safety regulations as per the law, including a security and order plan specifying areas and objectives for reinforcement.
3. Business Registration Procedure for Business Households:
– Business household registration request and a copy of the individual’s or household representative’s identity card.
– For professions requiring professional certificates, valid copies of the individual’s or household representative’s professional certificates.
– For professions requiring prescribed capital, valid copies of the official document confirming the capital by the competent organization.
– Submission of documents to the district-level business registration office.
4. Business Registration Procedure for Enterprises:
– Business registration request according to the unified form of the competent business registration authority.
– Draft company regulations.
– Member list and accompanying documents:
– For individuals: certified copy of ID card, passport, or legally valid personal identification.
– For organizational members: certified copy of establishment decision, business registration certificate, or equivalent document, authorization letter, personal identification of authorized representative. For foreign members, a certified copy of the business registration certificate is authenticated by the registering authority within 3 months prior to submission.
– Official document confirming the prescribed capital if the company engages in professions requiring it.
– Professional certificates of directors, general directors, and other individuals as required by law.
– For karaoke, bars, live music, and dance establishments, licenses are necessary, along with certificates confirming security and order requirements.
Documentation for Karaoke Business License Application
– License application specifying business location, room numbers, and individual room areas (with accompanying form).
– Certified copy of the legally valid business registration certificate.
– Written consent from adjacent households (with accompanying form).
Documentation for Nightclub Business License Application
– License application specifying the nightclub’s business location (with accompanying form).
– Certified copy of the legally valid business registration certificate.
– Certified copy of the operator’s qualifications for activities directly involved in the dance hall.
Documentation for Security and Order Certification
– Certification request form for security and order conditions for conditional business lines.
– Certified copies (with notarization, authentication, or certification by the relevant authority) of the business registration certificate, operational registration certificate, or investment license of the establishment.
– Personnel roster of the establishment or the department/sector of the conditional business.
– Layout diagram of the establishment’s production and business area (lodging area layout, production area, raw material storage, and related areas).
– Fire safety inspection report for the business sector.
In conclusion, opening a bar in Vietnam as a foreign investor involves navigating through a series of regulatory requirements and procedures. From obtaining the necessary permits to ensuring compliance with safety and order regulations, the process can be complex. However, with a thorough understanding and proper assistance, it is entirely feasible.
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