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Which Decree Replaces Decree 01 on Enterprise Registration?

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The Government’s Decree 168/2025/ND-CP on enterprise registration, effective from 01/7/2025, is the document replacing Decree 01/2021/ND-CP dated 04/01/2021 on enterprise registration.

So the question “when will the decree replacing Decree 01 be issued” now has an answer: the new document has been issued and is being applied in practice. All enterprise registration dossiers and procedures are now carried out under Decree 168/2025/ND-CP; Decree 01/2021/ND-CP no longer applies.

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1. Notable changes in Decree 168/2025

  • Household businesses register at the commune-level Business Registration Office (matching the two-level local government model);
  • New provisions on dossiers, processes, and procedures for enterprise registration and registration of changes to enterprise registration content;
  • Implementation guidance documents issued under Decree 01/2021 (such as Circular 01/2021/TT-BKHDT and Circular 02/2023/TT-BKHDT) have been replaced accordingly — when preparing dossiers, consult the guidance documents in force at the time of filing.

Notes on applying current legal provisions

This article belongs to the Enterprise & M&A Knowledge group and is presented for reference, helping readers understand the legal issue at an overview level before preparing dossiers or conducting transactions.

Legal provisions may change depending on timing, locality, dossier type, and specific circumstances. Where it is necessary to determine the exact legal basis applicable to your dossier, please contact an ANT Legal lawyer at 0966.475.966 for review and advice before proceeding.

Common risks to note

  • Continuing to prepare dossiers under the expired Decree 01/2021.
  • Applying old guidance documents (Circulars 01/2021, 02/2023) to new dossiers.
  • Filing with the wrong competent authority after the registration contact point changed.
  • Signing, filing, or conducting transactions without fully assessing legal risks.

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ANT Legal assists in reviewing specific situations, checking dossiers, identifying the applicable legal basis, advising on handling plans, and representing you in working with individuals, organizations, or competent authorities when necessary.

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