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The trademark registration cost Vietnam businesses should budget for consists of government fees and, where applicable, professional service fees charged by a trademark representative or lawyer. For a standard application covering one class and up to six goods or services, the currently published basic official charges total approximately VND 1,325,000 before any eligible VNeID exemption, additional classes, extra goods or services, or professional fees. The final amount depends on the application’s scope, the filing method, and any additional legal work required. Businesses should also account for temporary fee reductions in 2026 and scheduled changes from January 1, 2027.
What Are the Official Trademark Registration Fees in Vietnam?
Vietnam’s official industrial property fee schedule is principally governed by Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC, as amended and supplemented. Circular No. 64/2025/TT-BTC temporarily reduces certain industrial property fees, while Circular No. 29/2026/TT-BTC introduces additional exemptions for eligible public services performed through VNeID.
According to the National Public Service Portal’s trademark registration procedure, the currently published basic charges include:
| Official charge | Published rate in 2026 |
| Application filing fee | VND 75,000 per application |
| Classification fee | VND 100,000 per class, covering up to six goods or services |
| Search fee for examination | VND 180,000 per class, covering up to six goods or services |
| Substantive examination fee | VND 550,000 per class, covering up to six goods or services |
| Application publication fee | VND 120,000 |
| Registration certificate fee | VND 60,000 for the first class; VND 50,000 for each additional class |
| Recordal of the grant decision | VND 120,000 |
| Publication of the grant decision | VND 120,000 |
The table illustrates the standard charges for a straightforward application. Additional official charges may apply where the application covers more goods or services, includes extra classes, or requires other procedures.
The fees payable through the official system should be checked before filing because the amount can change with amendments to the applicable fee schedule.
How Much Does a Standard Trademark Application Cost?
For a straightforward application covering one class and up to six goods or services, the listed official charges total approximately VND 1,325,000 under the rates currently displayed for 2026.
This estimate includes filing, classification, search, substantive examination, publication, and the charges associated with issuing and publishing the registration decision. It excludes professional fees and any additional procedural work.
The trademark application cost Vietnam businesses incur may be higher when the specification includes more than six goods or services in a class. Under the published schedule, each additional item from the seventh onward attracts a classification fee of VND 20,000, a search fee of VND 30,000, and a substantive examination fee of VND 120,000.
Additional classes also increase the overall cost because class-related search, examination, and classification charges apply. The registration certificate fee increases for each additional class.
The estimate should not be treated as a fixed price for every application. Businesses preparing a Vietnam trademark registration application should confirm the proposed goods and services specification and calculate the applicable charges for that specific filing.
Do the 2026 Fee Reductions Apply to Trademark Registration?
Yes, but businesses must distinguish between two separate measures.
First, the temporary reduction under Circular No. 64/2025/TT-BTC. From July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, industrial property fees covered by the circular are subject to the applicable reduced rates. The reduced filing fee and registration certificate fee are reflected in the current published schedule.
Second, the VNeID exemption under Circular No. 29/2026/TT-BTC. From April 1 through December 31, 2026, eligible applicants using the relevant public service through VNeID can receive an exemption from the filing fee and the registration certificate fee. Other charges, including classification, search, examination, and publication fees, are not automatically waived under this measure.
For a standard one-class application with up to six goods or services, an applicant who qualifies for the VNeID exemption would therefore pay approximately VND 1,190,000 in the listed basic official charges, assuming no additional procedures are required.
These measures have different conditions and should not be treated as a general waiver of all trademark registration costs. Businesses should verify eligibility and the applicable payment instructions before relying on an exemption.
From January 1, 2027, the published filing fee is scheduled to increase to VND 150,000 per application. The registration certificate fee is scheduled to increase to VND 120,000 for the first class and VND 100,000 for each additional class. Based on these changes, the same straightforward one-class application would have estimated basic official charges of approximately VND 1,460,000, assuming the other listed charges remain unchanged.
The relevant instruments can be consulted through the official texts of Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC, Circular No. 64/2025/TT-BTC, and Circular No. 29/2026/TT-BTC.
How Much Are Trademark Attorney Fees in Vietnam?
Government charges are only one component of the total trademark registration cost Vietnam businesses may incur. Professional fees are separate and are not fixed by the government at one universal rate.
A trademark attorney fee Vietnam applicants pay may depend on the scope of work, the complexity of the proposed mark, the number of classes, and the level of support requested. Services may include preliminary searches, application preparation, filing, correspondence with the authority, responses to objections, and advice on the scope of protection.
Foreign companies without a qualifying production or business establishment in Vietnam generally need to file through a lawful industrial property representative. Their budgets should therefore distinguish official charges from representative fees.
A quotation should clarify whether the professional fee covers only filing or also includes substantive examination correspondence and other work if difficulties arise. Businesses should also confirm whether taxes, translation, additional classes, and responses to objections are included.
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What Other Trademark Costs Should Businesses Consider?
The initial application is not necessarily the last expense associated with a trademark. Businesses should account for potential costs throughout the period of protection.
A separate trademark renewal fee Vietnam owners should budget for arises when the registration approaches the end of its validity period. An ordinary trademark registration generally remains valid for ten years from the filing date and can be renewed for successive ten-year periods, subject to the applicable requirements. Renewal-related official charges and professional fees should be checked against the schedule in force when renewal is due.
Other expenses may arise if an application receives an objection, a third party opposes registration, an amendment is required, or a dispute develops after registration. These matters may involve additional government charges and professional work that cannot be accurately estimated without reviewing the circumstances.
Businesses planning overseas expansion should also distinguish domestic registration costs from international filing expenses. A global trademark filing strategy may involve separate official fees and representation costs in each relevant jurisdiction or under an applicable international filing route.
Businesses should assess not only the immediate application expense but also the longer-term cost of maintaining and enforcing their brand rights. For practical information about the Vietnam trademark registration process, consult the dedicated guide before deciding on the appropriate filing strategy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the trademark registration cost in Vietnam for one class?
For one class covering up to six goods or services, the currently published basic official charges total approximately VND 1,325,000 before any eligible VNeID exemption or additional expenses. Professional fees are separate.
2. Can businesses register a trademark for VND 1,190,000 in 2026?
That amount represents the estimated basic official charges for a straightforward one-class application when the applicant qualifies for the VNeID exemption from the filing and registration certificate fees. Eligibility and the applicable filing method must be confirmed.
3. Are trademark attorney fees included in the official fee schedule?
No. Professional fees are separate from government charges and depend on the services provided. Businesses should request an itemized quotation showing what is included and what may be charged separately.
4. Will trademark registration fees increase in 2027?
The published schedule provides for the filing fee to increase to VND 150,000 per application and the registration certificate fee to increase to VND 120,000 for the first class and VND 100,000 for each additional class from January 1, 2027.
5. What other expenses should trademark owners budget for?
Potential expenses include professional representation, additional classes or goods and services, responses to objections, opposition proceedings, renewal, and international protection. The actual amount depends on the trademark portfolio and the procedures required.
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