How Can a Single-Member LLC Increase Its Charter Capital?

Quick answer: Yes. A single-member LLC may increase its charter capital by the company owner investing additional capital or by raising additional capital contributions from others (Clause 1, Article 87 of the Law on Enterprises 2020, amended and supplemented by Law No. 76/2025/QH15). Where additional capital is raised from others, the company must register conversion into a multi-member LLC or a joint-stock company.

How does a single-member LLC increase its charter capital?

Under Article 87 of the Law on Enterprises 2020, a single-member LLC increases its charter capital in the following cases: the company owner invests additional capital; or raises additional capital contributions from other organizations or individuals. Where capital is increased by raising capital from others, the company must organize management as a multi-member LLC or a joint-stock company and register changes to its enterprise registration contents.

Procedures for registering a charter capital increase

The company sends a notice of charter capital change to the provincial-level Business Registration Authority (the Business Registration Office under the Department of Finance) under Decree No. 168/2025/ND-CP, accompanied by the resolution/decision of the company owner on the charter capital increase.

Applicable legal basis

• Law on Enterprises 2020 (59/2020/QH14), amended by Law No. 76/2025/QH15: Article 87 (outside the amendment scope of Law 76/2025).
• Decree No. 168/2025/ND-CP on enterprise registration.

Note on Applying Current Legal Regulations

This article is part of the Business & M&A Knowledge series and is presented for reference purposes, helping readers understand the legal issue at a general level before preparing documents or entering into transactions.

Legal regulations may change depending on timing, locality, document type, and specific circumstances. If you need to determine the exact legal basis applicable to your file, please contact ANT Legal’s lawyers at 0966.475.966 for verification and advice before proceeding.

Common Risks to Note

• Applying an outdated, amended, or replaced legal instrument.
• Preparing incomplete dossiers, documents, or evidence.
• Misunderstanding the conditions, procedures, time limits, or competent authorities.
• Signing, filing, or entering into transactions without fully assessing legal risks.

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