What is the CPC? How to quickly look up industry codes when registering to invest

The CPC is a tool to help investors accurately shape their business fields in the modern investment environment. Mastering the CPC industry code is not only a requirement but also an important competitive advantage in the investment registration process and opens smart doors for potential business strategies. Please follow the following article by Long Phan to discover details about this industry code system.

What is the CPC industry code?

Industry code CPC (United Nations Central Product Classification System) is an international classification system, covering all types of goods and services. The system supports the compilation and compilation of data in a wide range of areas such as production, trade in goods and services, balance of payments, consumption and prices, creating a global comparative framework and promoting uniformity between types of statistics relating to goods and services.

List of current CPC industry codes

In Vietnam’s WTO commitment schedule, the list of occupations open to member countries is clearly defined according to the CPC industry code. Here are some key areas:

Construction and architecture fields:

• Architectural services (CPC 8671).
• Technical consulting services (CPC 8672).
• General technical consulting services (CPC 8673).
• Urban planning and landscape architecture (CPC 8674).
• Construction of high-rise buildings (CPC 512).
• Erection and installation (CPC 514, 516).
• Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (CPC 5161).
• Install water pipes (CPC 56120).
• Electrical wiring and assembly (CPC 5163).
• Civil housing construction (CPC 5121).
• Completion of high-rise buildings (CPC 517).
• Other construction works (CPC 511, 515, 518).
• Civil works (CPC 513).
• Technical analysis and verification (CPC 8676).

Computer related services:

• Computer and related services (CPC 841 – 845, 849).
• Data processing (CPC 843).
• Maintenance of office equipment and computers (CPC 8450).
• Software Implementation (CPC 842).
• Repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment (excluding repair and maintenance of ships, aircraft, or other means of transport and equipment)(CPC 633).

Advertising services

• Commercial franchise (CPC 8929).
• Market research (CPC 864, minus 86402).
• Natural science research and development (CPC 851).
• Multidisciplinary research and development (CPC 852).
• Advertising (CPC 871, except tobacco advertising services).

Consulting and educational services

• Management consulting (CPC 865).
• Higher education (CPC 923).
• Adult education (CPC 924).
• Other educational services (CPC 929).
• Services related to scientific and technical consulting (Note: only for CPC codes 86751, 86752 and 86753).

Telecommunications – entertainment services

• Hotel reservation service (CPC 64110).
• Hotel reservation service (CPC 64110).
• Food (CPC 642) and beverage (CPC 643) services.
• Delivery services (CPC 7512).
• Telecommunications services (CPC 752).
• Movie distribution services (CPC 96113 except video tapes).
• Film production services (CPC 96112, excluding video tapes).
• Movie screening service (CPC 96121).
• Entertainment services (including theatre, live music and circus) (CPC 9619).
• Travel agency and tour operator services (CPC 7471).
• Video game business (CPC 964**).

Environmental Services

• Wastewater treatment (CPC 9401).
• Waste treatment (CPC 9402).
• Exhaust gas cleaning (CPC 94040).
• Noise treatment (CPC 94050).
• Environmental impact assessment (CPC 94090).
• Mining related services (CPC 883).

Hospital services

• Hospital services (CPC 9311).
• Dental and medical examination services (CPC 9312).

Transportation services (Logistics)

• Transporting passengers by sea (except domestic transport) (CPC 7211).
• Transport of goods by sea (except domestic transport) (CPC 7212).
• Container handling (CPC 7411).
• Inland waterway transport (CPC 7221, 7222).
• Aircraft maintenance and repair (CPC 8868**).
• Aircraft leasing (CPC 83104).
• Freight transport by rail (CPC 7112).
• Transporting passengers by road (CPC 7121, 7122).
• Transport of goods by road (CPC 7123).
• Warehousing services (CPC 742).
• Freight transport agent (CPC 748).
• Other services (part of CPC 749).
• Maintenance service (CPC 84250).

Agricultural services

Services related to agriculture, hunting, forestry (CPC 881).

How to look up the CPC industry code when registering to invest

Currently, there are no specific regulations on the process of looking up occupational codes in a uniform manner, but in reality, to carry out the lookup procedure, the following two methods can be applied:

Method 1: Look up Vietnam’s WTO Commitments on Services

1. References:

Use the Handbook of Vietnam’s trade in services commitments in the WTO Commitment Schedule.

Refer to Part II – Schedule of specific commitments on services, including the List of occupations exempt from Most Favored Nation (MFN) treatment according to Article II of the Schedule of Commitments.

2. How to look up:

• In the above documents, you can look up occupations according to specific categories.
• Determine business conditions and related requirements for each industry code.
• These commitments may include information on the level of market openness, restrictions, or specific conditions applicable to foreign investors.

Method 2: Look up at the National Information Portal on foreign investment

1. Visit website:

Access the national information portal on foreign investment at the following address: https://vietnaminvest.gov.vn.

2. Do a lookup:

• Select the category Investment industries for foreign investors.
• Search by keyword, industry code, or desired investment field.

3. Search results:

• Clearly define the investment industry code, conditions applicable to foreign investors, and specific accompanying regulations.
• This information includes conditions on capital ownership ratio, industry restrictions, or other requirements.

The above two methods not only help look up industry codes quickly but also provide important information related to business conditions for each specific field.

Instructions on how to look up the CPC industry code when registering to invest quickly at Long Phan

Long Phan provides professional services to support the CPC industry code lookup, helping customers easily carry out investment and business procedures. Below are the detailed services that Long Phan provides:

• In-depth consulting on CPC industry codes and providing detailed information about the CPC industry code system and its role in investment and business activities.
• Support looking up and verifying the correct industry code in accordance with the customer’s business field, ensuring the industry code is looked up accurately and in accordance with the WTO commitment schedule or related regulations.
• Answer questions about investment conditions and restrictions applicable to foreign investors.
• Support customers to clearly understand their rights and obligations when investing in specific fields.
• Guide business registration and investment procedures in accordance with regulations.
• Customer representative works with authorities during the procedure implementation process.
• Monitor and update the latest information on regulations related to industry codes and investment and support customers in solving problems that arise during the investment and business process.

With dedication and high expertise, Long Phan not only helps customers effectively solve problems related to investment registration industry codes but also accompanies them on the path of sustainable development. Let us become a reliable partner, providing comprehensive solutions to ensure your legal rights. You can contact us via the hotline 0906735386 for detailed advice and fastest support.