HCMC – Important Clauses to Add in Detail When Registering Business Sectors on the Enterprise Registration Certificate in Vietnam

(VSIC code)

2011
Manufacture of basic chemicals
(Not operated at the headquarters) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in industrial zones (IZs)

2012
Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
(Not operated at the headquarters) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

2013
Manufacture of primary-form plastics and synthetic rubber
(Excluding the production of thermal insulation foam using R141b gas and pre-mixed polyol with HCFC-141b) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

2021
Manufacture of pesticides and other agricultural chemical products
(Not operated at the headquarters) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

2022
Manufacture of paints, varnishes, and similar coatings; manufacture of printing inks and mastics
(Not operated at the headquarters) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

2023
Manufacture of cosmetics, soaps, detergents, polishing and sanitation preparations
(Not operated at the headquarters) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

2029
Manufacture of other chemical products not elsewhere classified
(Not operated at the headquarters) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

2212
Manufacture of other rubber products
(Excluding the production of thermal insulation foam using R141b gas and pre-mixed polyol with HCFC-141b) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

2220
Manufacture of plastic products
(Excluding the production of thermal insulation foam using R141b gas and pre-mixed polyol with HCFC-141b) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

2310
Manufacture of glass and glass products
(Excluding the production of building materials) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

2394
Manufacture of cement, lime, and plaster
(Not produced at the headquarters) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

2395
Manufacture of concrete and other products from cement and plaster
(Not produced at the headquarters) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

3240
Manufacture of toys and games
(Excluding toys harmful to moral and physical education of children or affecting social order and safety) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

3290
Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified
(Excluding the production of thermal insulation foam using R141b gas and pre-mixed polyol with HCFC-141b; building materials; and chemicals at the headquarters) In cases where the enterprise is not manufacturing in IZs

4322
Installation of water supply, drainage, heating, and air-conditioning systems
(Excluding the installation of refrigeration equipment such as freezing equipment, cold storage, ice machines, air conditioners, and water chillers using R22 refrigerant gas in the seafood processing industry)

4610
Agency, brokerage, and auction
Details: Agency. Brokerage.

4620
Wholesale of agricultural raw materials (except wood, bamboo, and rattan) and live animals
(Not operated at the headquarters)

– If the industry is regulated by Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, of the People’s Committee on the approval of agricultural product and food business planning in Ho Chi Minh City. – If registered in detail: Wholesale of live animals, there must be a commitment excluding “wildlife on the list of international treaties that Vietnam has signed or other rare and precious animals that need protection.”

4631
Wholesale of rice
(Not operated at the headquarters) If not located in agricultural wholesale markets as per Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, of the People’s Committee.

4632
Wholesale of food
(Not operated at the headquarters) If not located in agricultural wholesale markets as per Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, of the People’s Committee.

4661
Wholesale of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels and related products
(Excluding trading of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and residual lubricating oils)

4662
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
(Excluding trading of gold bars)

4663
Wholesale of construction materials and other installation equipment
(Not operated at the headquarters) In cases of wholesale, retail, storage, and display of construction materials in District 3 within the planned streets according to Decision No. 01/2014/QĐ-UBND dated May 8, 2014, of the People’s Committee.

4669
Other specialized wholesale not elsewhere classified
(Excluding wholesale of chemicals, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), residual lubricating oils, gold bars, firearms, hunting or sports ammunition, and coin money; Implementing Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, of the People’s Committee and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the People’s Committee on the approval of agricultural product planning in Ho Chi Minh City)

4690
General wholesale
(Excluding wholesale of chemicals, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), residual lubricating oils, gold bars, firearms, hunting or sports ammunition, and coin money; Implementing Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, of the People’s Committee and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the People’s Committee on the approval of agricultural product planning in Ho Chi Minh City)

4711
Retail sale of food, beverages, tobacco, and pipe tobacco, accounting for a large proportion in general stores
(Implementing Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the People’s Committee on the approval of agricultural product and food business planning in Ho Chi Minh City)

4719
Other retail in different types of general stores
(Excluding the retail of chemicals, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), residual oil, bullion gold, hunting or sports firearms and ammunition, and precious metal coins; Implemented according to Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on the approval of agricultural product planning in Ho Chi Minh City).

4721
Retail of food in specialized stores
(Implemented according to Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on the approval of the agricultural product and food business planning in Ho Chi Minh City).

4722
Retail of food in specialized stores
(Implemented according to Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on the approval of the agricultural product and food business planning in Ho Chi Minh City).

4724
Retail of tobacco and pipe tobacco products in specialized stores
(Implemented according to Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on the approval of the agricultural product and food business planning in Ho Chi Minh City).

4764
Retail of games and toys in specialized stores
(Excluding toys harmful to the education and health of children or affecting social order and safety).

4773
Retail of other new goods in specialized stores
(Excluding the retail of chemicals, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), residual oil, bullion gold, hunting or sports firearms and ammunition, and precious metal coins; Implemented according to Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on the approval of agricultural product planning in Ho Chi Minh City).

4774
Retail of second-hand goods in specialized stores
(Excluding the retail of chemicals, antiques, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), residual oil, bullion gold, hunting or sports firearms and ammunition, and precious metal coins; Implemented according to Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on the approval of agricultural product planning in Ho Chi Minh City).

4781
Retail of food, beverages, tobacco, and pipe tobacco on a mobile basis or in markets
(Implemented according to Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on the approval of the agricultural product and food business planning in Ho Chi Minh City).

4789
Retail of other goods on a mobile basis or in markets
(Excluding the retail of chemicals, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), residual oil, bullion gold, hunting or sports firearms and ammunition, and precious metal coins; Implemented according to Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on the approval of agricultural product planning in Ho Chi Minh City).

4791
Retail through orders via mail or the internet
(Excluding the retail of chemicals, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), residual oil, bullion gold, hunting or sports firearms and ammunition, and precious metal coins; Implemented according to Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on the approval of agricultural product planning in Ho Chi Minh City).

4799
Other retail not elsewhere classified
(Excluding the retail of chemicals, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), residual oil, bullion gold, hunting or sports firearms and ammunition, and precious metal coins; Implemented according to Decision No. 64/2009/QĐ-UBND dated July 31, 2009, and Decision No. 79/2009/QĐ-UBND dated October 17, 2009, of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on the approval of agricultural product planning in Ho Chi Minh City).

4933
Road freight transport
(Excluding liquefied gas for transportation).

5210
Warehousing and storage services
(Excluding warehouse business if not meeting real estate business conditions).

6820
Real estate consultancy, brokerage, and land use rights auction
Details: Leasing real estate for sublease purposes if the company does not meet the charter capital requirement of 20 billion VND and does not conduct real estate business.

5221
Direct supporting services for railway and road transport
(Excluding business of railway infrastructure and liquefied gas for transportation).

5224
Cargo loading and unloading services
(Excluding cargo handling at airports).

5229
Other supporting services related to transport
(Excluding liquefied gas for transportation and activities related to air transport).

5630
Beverage service activities
(Excluding bar activities and dancing venues).

5911
Film production activities
(Excluding broadcasting, film production with fire or explosion effects, and without the use of explosive materials or chemicals as props for artistic programs, events, and films).

5912
Post-production activities
(Excluding film production, broadcasting, and activities with fire or explosion effects, and without the use of explosive materials or chemicals as props for artistic programs, events, and films).

5913
Film distribution activities
(Excluding film production and broadcasting if the company does not meet the charter capital requirement of 2 billion VND).

6190
Other telecommunications activities
(Excluding resale of telecommunications infrastructure and network services).

6329
Other information services not elsewhere classified
(Excluding information clipping and press services).

6619
Other financial service activities not elsewhere classified
(Excluding financial, accounting, and legal consultancy).

7020
Management consultancy activities
(Excluding financial, accounting, and legal consultancy).

7490
Other professional, scientific, and technical activities not elsewhere classified
(Excluding bill settlement, information on quotas, and securities consulting).

7810
Activities of employment centers and employment consultancy agencies
(Excluding labor leasing if the company does not meet the charter capital requirement of 2 billion VND).

7820
Temporary labor supply
(Excluding labor leasing if the company does not meet the charter capital requirement of 2 billion VND).

8110
General support services
(Excluding security services).

8230
Organizing conventions and trade promotion activities
(Without using fire, explosives, or chemicals as props for artistic programs, events, and films).

8292
Packaging services
(Excluding the packaging of plant protection chemicals).

8551
Sports and recreational education
(Excluding dance floors).

8552
Cultural and artistic education
(Excluding dance floors).

8559
Other education not elsewhere classified
(Excluding religious education and schools of political organizations or mass organizations).

8620
Activities of general medical clinics, specialized medical clinics, and dental clinics
(Without inpatient care).

8730
Health care services for people with disabilities, the elderly, and those unable to care for themselves
(Excluding medical examination and treatment).

9000
Creative, artistic, and recreational activities
(Excluding discotheques, music tea rooms, and activities with fire or explosion effects, without using explosives, flammable materials, or chemicals as props for artistic programs, events, and films).

9329
Other entertainment activities not elsewhere classified
(Excluding dance floors, gaming for foreigners, and online gaming).

9311
Activities of sports facilities
(Excluding dance floors).

9312
Activities of sports clubs
(Excluding dance floors).

9321
Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
(Excluding gaming for foreigners and online gaming).

9631
Haircutting, hairstyling, and shampooing services
(Excluding hair washing for pets).

9633
Wedding service activities
(Excluding foreign-related marriage brokerage services)

9639
Other remaining personal service activities not elsewhere classified
(Excluding security service businesses)

8299
Other remaining business support service activities not elsewhere classified
(Excluding court reporting or stenography services; asset recovery services; coin-operated parking meters; independent auction activities; management and protection of order in markets)