Investment registration certificate amendment service

The Investment Registration Certificate Amendment Service is a professional service designed to assist investors in modifying, supplementing, or updating information on their Investment Registration Certificate. Amendments to the certificate typically include changes in investment capital, business sectors, company name, project location, or any other factors related to investment activities. This service ensures the legality and accuracy of the information on the certificate while minimizing legal risks and facilitating the sustainable development of the business.

What is an investment certificate?

According to Clause 11, Article 3 of the 2020 Investment Law:

“An Investment Registration Certificate is a physical or electronic document recording the investor’s registration information about an investment project.”

The Investment Certificate, also known as the Investment Registration Certificate, is issued by competent authorities in Vietnam to investors who meet the business investment conditions set forth by current laws.

Cases requiring investment certificate amendment

According to Article 40 of the 2020 Investment Law, investors must amend their Investment Registration Certificate when making changes to any of the following information:

• Investment project name
• Investor-related information (name, address, passport/ID card/citizen ID, phone number, email, etc.)
• Investment project code
• Project location and land use area
• Project objectives and scale
• Investment capital, capital contribution schedule, and mobilization of financial resources
• Project duration
• Project implementation schedule, including capital contribution progress, fundraising schedule, and key project activity timelines (for phased projects, each phase’s timeline must be specified)
• Forms of investment incentives and supporting policies (if any)
• Investment conditions applicable to investors (if any)

Investment certificate amendment application

The application for amending an Investment Registration Certificate includes the following documents:

• A request for amendment of investment registration details
• A report on the project implementation status up to the time of the requested amendment
• For single-member LLCs: A decision on amending investment project details. For multi-member LLCs and joint-stock companies: A resolution of the Board of Members or the Board of Directors
• Legal documents proving the investor’s status (e.g., a copy of the Enterprise Registration Certificate, a copy of the issued Investment Registration Certificate)
• Financial statements
• Environmental permit
• Fire prevention and firefighting permit

Procedures for amending an investment certificate

Amendment Process Without New Capital Contribution or Shareholders

Step 1: Carry out the procedure to amend and reissue the Investment Registration Certificate for the existing investment project.

Step 2: Update relevant information on the Enterprise Registration Certificate.

Step 3: Amend or apply for new conditional business licenses such as:

• International tourism business license
• Food safety license
• Foreign language and study abroad center operation license
• Business license for specific sectors requiring additional permits under Decree 09/2018/ND-CP

Amendment Process When a New Foreign Investor Contributes Capital, Purchases Shares, or Acquires Capital Contributions

Step 1: The investor submits an application to the investment registration authority where the economic organization is headquartered for approval of capital contribution, share purchase, or capital acquisition in a foreign-invested enterprise.

Step 2: The investor submits an application to the business registration authority to update investor information on the Enterprise Registration Certificate. If the enterprise has not yet separated the Investment Certificate from the Enterprise Registration Certificate, both procedures will be carried out simultaneously. The Enterprise Registration Certificate number will also serve as the company’s tax identification number.

Step 3: If required, the company must reissue its legal entity seal based on the updated Enterprise Registration Certificate (which reflects the company’s tax identification number).

Step 4: Amend the Investment Certificate to include new investor information and any other relevant project changes.

Step 5: If the investor adds a conditional business sector, the updated Enterprise Registration Certificate must be amended accordingly through the business registration authority.

Step 6: Apply for the necessary business licenses required for the conditional business sector under specialized laws.

BKC Law’s investment certificate amendment services

BKC Law’s services are designed to assist both foreign and domestic investors in making necessary amendments to their Investment Certificates efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with legal regulations.

For Free Legal Consultation, Contact BKC Law:

Phone: 0901 3333 41
Email: info@bkclaw.vn

District 1 Office: 9th Floor, Diamond Plaza, 34 Lê Duẩn, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Binh Tan Office: 41 Tên Lửa, Binh Tan, Ho Chi Minh City

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