When Does the Legal Status Change to “Temporarily Suspended” for an Enterprise?

Short answer: The date of change of the legal status to “Temporarily Suspended” is the date the enterprise registers to begin the temporary suspension under Clause 1, Article 41 of Decree 168/2025/ND-CP (replacing Decree 01/2021/ND-CP from 01/7/2025). The enterprise must notify the Business Registration Office in writing no later than 03 working days before the suspension date.

Date of change of legal status to “Temporarily Suspended”

Under Clause 1, Article 41 of Decree 168/2025/ND-CP, “Temporarily Suspended” is the legal status of an enterprise during its temporary suspension of business under Clause 1, Article 206 of the Law on Enterprises 2020 (amended by Law No. 76/2025/QH15). The date of change of legal status is the date the enterprise registers to begin the suspension; the end date is the expiry of the notified suspension period or the date the enterprise registers to resume business early.

What does the suspension notification dossier include?

Under Decree 168/2025/ND-CP on enterprise registration, the enterprise sends the suspension notice to the provincial Business Registration Office where its head office is located no later than 03 working days before the suspension. The notice must be accompanied by:

• Resolutions, decisions, and copies of meeting minutes of the Members’ Council (multi-member LLCs, partnerships) or the Board of Directors (joint stock companies);
• Resolutions and decisions of the company owner (single-member LLCs).

Each suspension notice may not exceed 01 year; to continue the suspension after expiry, the enterprise must notify again no later than 03 working days before continuing the suspension.

Responsibilities of the enterprise during the suspension

Under Clause 3, Article 206 of the Law on Enterprises 2020, during the temporary suspension of business, the enterprise must still pay all outstanding taxes, continue paying debts, complete the performance of signed contracts with clients and employees (unless otherwise agreed), and may not sign new contracts, except contracts serving the resumption of business.

Applicable legal basis

• Law on Enterprises 2020 (59/2020/QH14), amended by Law 76/2025/QH15: Article 206.
• Decree 168/2025/ND-CP on enterprise registration (effective 01/7/2025, replacing Decree 01/2021/ND-CP): provisions on legal status and suspension notification procedures.

Notes when applying current legal regulations

This article belongs to the Corporate & 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 regulations may change according to time, locality, dossier type, and specific circumstances. Where it is necessary to determine exactly the applicable legal basis for your dossier, you should contact the lawyers of ANT Legal at 0966.475.966 for verification and advice before proceeding.

Common risks to note

• Applying legal documents that have been amended, supplemented, or replaced.
• Preparing insufficient dossiers, documents, or evidence.
• Misunderstanding conditions, procedures, time limits, or competent authorities.
• Signing, submitting dossiers, or conducting transactions without fully assessing legal risks.

How can ANT Legal assist?

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