(+84) 9 61 67 55 66
info@vietanlaw.vn

Dossier of change business lines of FDI company in Vietnam

One of the market access conditions for foreign investors is the condition that foreign investors must satisfy in order to invest in business lines on the list of business lines with restricted market access for foreign investors in accordance with the Law on Investment. Therefore, when it is necessary to change the business lines of a foreign-invested company, what procedures should investors perform? Viet An Law would like to have some legal opinions on the application for change of industry or profession of a foreign direct investment company in the case that it is not required to apply for policy approval.

Table of contents

Hide

    Steps to change business lines of FDI company in Vietnam

    To implement the addition of business lines, foreign-invested companies need to carry out the following procedures and documents:

    • Change of business registration content: Change of business lines
    • Adjustment of project implementation objectives on the Investment Registration Certificate

    Step 1: Change business registration content

    Firstly, the company needs to make is the procedure to change the business registration content. Dossier of change in business lines of foreign-invested companies at the business registration agency includes:

    • Notice of content change business registration signed by the legal representative of the enterprise;
    • Resolutions, decisions and copies of meeting minutes of the Members’ Council for company limited two or more members, a partnerships, of the General Meeting of Shareholders for a joint-stock company. Resolutions and decisions of the company owner, foringle share-holder limited company, on the change of business lines.
    • Power of Attorney for Law Viet An to carry out the procedure on behalf of the company.

    Dossier to be submitted at Business Registration Agency where the company’s head office is located.

    Duration: 03 – 06 working days

    Step 2: Adjust the project implementation objectives on the Investment Registration Certificate

    The investment registration certificate has the content of the project implementation objective, so after carrying out the procedures for changing the business registration content, the investor should adjust the project implementation objective.

    Dossier of change of business lines of foreign-invested companies at the investment registration agency

    • A written request for adjustment of the investment project;
    • Report on the implementation of investment projects;
    • Proposing project implementation;
    • Decision of the Owner/Board of Members/General Meeting of Shareholders on the adjustment of the Investment Registration Certificate;
    • Certified copy of Enterprise Registration Certification;
    • A certified copy of the issued Investment Registration Certificate;
    • Power of Attorney for Viet An to carry out the procedures.

    Duration: 10 working days from the date on which the Department of Planning and Investment receives valid dossiers.

    Some notes when carrying out procedures for changing and adding business lines of foreign capital companies

    • In case, business lines are granted according to the old industry code system, the enterprises need to carry out the procedures for changing the industry in parallel with the content of coding the old business lines.
    • If the enterprise is still using the old form of the Investment Certificate (not yet renewed), the enterprise will carry out the procedures for granting and changing to the new and changed Investment Registration Certificate at the same time.
    • Amendment of the company’s charter with the section on business lines to suit the adjusted content.

    Service of Viet An Law related to change business lines of FDI companies in Vietnam

    • Advising on conditions for supplementing business lines in accordance with relevant laws
    • Consulting procedures for preparing additional documents for business registration;
    • Consulting and guiding investors to prepare necessary documents for business in conditional business lines;
    • Representing investors to work with competent Vietnamese state agencies in the process of carrying out procedures for adjusting

    Clients have any inquiries and demand to complete dossier of change business lines of FDI company in Vietnam, please contact Viet An Law directly for detailed advice and the best support.

    Related Acticle

    Does a branch in Vietnam have legal status?

    Does a branch in Vietnam have legal status?

    A branch office constitutes an integral component of a business enterprise’s operational activities, facilitating the expansion of its operational scope and enabling more effective customer outreach. However, a significant legal…
    Tax accounting services for FDI companies on a case-by-case basis

    Tax accounting services for FDI companies on a case-by-case basis

    With the current increasingly strong international integration, more and more FDI enterprises appear in Vietnam. Therefore, the demand for tax accounting services for FDI companies on a case-by-case basis is…
    Types of companies that can be set up in Sweden

    Types of companies that can be set up in Sweden

    In the context of the global economy becoming competitive, choosing where to establish and develop a business is an important decision. Emerging as a leading innovation hub in Northern Europe,…
    After setting up a company consulting services in Laos

    After setting up a company consulting services in Laos

    After completing the procedures for establishing a company in Laos, businesses need to implement a number of post-establishment procedures to ensure that the company can operate effectively and avoid other…
    Company incorporation documents in Myanmar

    Company incorporation documents in Myanmar

    The expansion of business activities to the international market is becoming an inevitable trend in the context of deep economic integration. Among emerging markets, Myanmar has emerged as an attractive…

    CONTACT VIET AN LAW

    In Hanoi: (+84) 9 61 67 55 66
    (Zalo, Viber, Whatsapp, Wechat)

    WhatsApp Chat

    whatsapp-1

    In Hochiminh: (+84) 9 61 67 55 66
    (Zalo, Viber, Whatsapp, Wechat)

    WhatsApp Chat

    whatsapp-1

    ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP