New Business Registrations Surge by 57.8% in First Quarter

Vietnam registered more than 57,400 new businesses during the first three months of 2026, representing a 57.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

According to a socio-economic report published on April 4, 2026, by the General Statistics Office of the Ministry of Finance, the surge in new establishments and the resumption of operations indicate a recovery within the manufacturing and business sectors.

March 2026 Business Registration Data

In March 2026, nearly 22,000 new businesses were established nationwide. These entities reported a combined registered capital of 224.9 trillion VND and nearly 98,400 registered employees.

When compared to February 2026, the figures for March show the following increases:

• The number of businesses increased by 94.1%.
• Registered capital increased by 69.4%.
• The number of employees increased by 65.7%.

Compared to March 2025, the number of businesses increased by 40.5%, registered capital rose by 78.1%, and the number of employees grew by 12.4%.

The average registered capital per newly established business in March 2026 reached 10.2 billion VND. This represents a 26.7% increase compared to March 2025, although it is a 12.8% decrease from the figures recorded in February 2026.

Operational Resumptions and Suspensions

Beyond new registrations, more than 7,900 businesses nationwide resumed operations in March 2026. This was a 28.3% increase compared to February 2026, but a 13.3% decrease compared to March 2025.

Simultaneously, the General Statistics Office reported an increase in business closures and suspensions during March 2026:

• 5,059 businesses registered for temporary suspension of operations, an 18.8% increase from February 2026 and a 15.2% increase from March 2025.
• 6,304 businesses temporarily suspended operations pending dissolution procedures, which is an 80.5% increase compared to February 2026.

Market Pressures and Economic Context

Despite the rise in new business establishments, the General Statistics Office report indicates that operational pressures remain. The recovery process is being impacted by high input and logistics costs, weak market demand, and increasing competitive pressure.