International: Vietnam

At a glanceRequirements at a glance

International Multimodal Transport Business Requires Its Own Registration

Yes

Yes, where the mover conducts international multimodal transport business. A Vietnamese enterprise or cooperative may conduct international multimodal transport business only after satisfying specific conditions, including a business registration certificate that specifically covers the international multimodal transport business line, distinct from the domestic road transport registration covered on the Vietnam page.

Professional Liability Insurance for Multimodal Transport Is Required

Yes, where the mover conducts international multimodal transport business. A contract of professional liability insurance covering multimodal transport is a specific condition of this registration, separate from the civil liability insurance required domestically for vehicles.

The Ministry of Transport Administers This Framework Nationally

The Ministry of Transport performs state management of multimodal transport and acts as the focal point for coordinating related inter-branch activities and guiding implementation.

OverviewOverview & Scope

A mover intending to conduct international multimodal transport business (combining road, sea, rail, or air legs under a single contract of carriage) needs its own business registration covering that activity, distinct from the domestic Road Transport Business Licence, along with a dedicated professional liability insurance contract for multimodal transport. This registration and insurance requirement is administered nationally by the Ministry of Transport. Where a mover instead subcontracts the individual legs, the carriers’ own licences cover the transport they perform, and the mover uses carriers that hold them.

RegistrationRegistration & Compliance Essentials

Movers that conduct international multimodal transport business must:

1. Obtain a business registration certificate covering the international multimodal transport business line, separate from the domestic road transport registration.
2. Secure a professional liability insurance contract specific to multimodal transport.

Movers that subcontract transport legs must:

3. Use carriers that hold the licences required for the transport they perform.

ChecklistCompliance checklist

Company licensing

• Business registration certificate covering the international multimodal transport business lineWhere applicable (mover conducts international multimodal transport business)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Professional liability insurance contract for multimodal transport in forceWhere applicable (mover conducts international multimodal transport business)Verified by DocumentRequired

Subcontracted transport

• Where transport is subcontracted, the mover uses carriers that hold the licences required for the transport they performWhere applicableVerified by AffirmationRequired