DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF ONE PERSON ENTERPRISES IN VIETNAM

Abstract

Digital technologies and artificial intelligence provide opportunities for individuals to organize and operate businesses with a small management structure. This article examines the concept of one person enterprises, international experience, and the opportunities and challenges of developing this model in Vietnam. It combines legal analysis, documentary research and comparison of legal personality, liability and governance arrangements. The analysis distinguishes a company with one owner from a business without paid employees. Vietnam already recognizes single member limited liability companies and provides support for small enterprises; the main issues therefore concern compliance costs and practical support for digital operations. The article proposes clearer legal guidance, consideration of pilot arrangements, shared infrastructure and stronger managerial capabilities among business owners. These measures should preserve asset separation, transparent obligations and protection for counterparties while making business operations easier. International statistics illustrate the broader context, but differences in definitions prevent them from establishing a uniform growth rate for legally defined one person companies.