What Is the Announcement of Enterprise Establishment in Vietnam? How to Register

Short answer: The announcement of enterprise establishment is the enterprise’s public disclosure of information about its establishment (and later changes) on the National Business Registration Portal. This is a mandatory obligation to be performed within 30 days from the issuance of the Enterprise Registration Certificate. This article guides the announcement contents, registration method and notes under the Law on Enterprises 2020 (as amended by Law No. 76/2025/QH15) and Decree 168/2025/ND-CP.

Legal basis

• Law on Enterprises 2020 (as amended by Law No. 76/2025/QH15, effective from 01/7/2025) — provisions on disclosure of enterprise information;
• Decree 168/2025/ND-CP on enterprise registration (replacing Decree 01/2021/ND-CP, effective from 01/7/2025).

What is the announcement of enterprise establishment?

Announcement is the public disclosure of enterprise information on the National Business Registration Portal. The announcement of enterprise establishment is the notification to the public that the enterprise has been established and commenced operations. In addition to the establishment announcement, enterprises must also announce when there are changes to enterprise registration contents and upon dissolution.

When must an enterprise publish an announcement?

• After establishment: within 30 days from the issuance of the Enterprise Registration Certificate, the enterprise must announce its enterprise registration contents;
• When enterprise registration contents change: announce the changed contents within the statutory time limit;
• Upon dissolution: announce the dissolution decision per the enterprise dissolution process and procedures.

Contents of the enterprise establishment announcement

The announced contents must match the Enterprise Registration Certificate, including:

1. Enterprise name (Vietnamese name, foreign name and abbreviated name if any);
2. Head office address; branch and representative office information (if any);
3. Charter capital (for LLCs, partnerships, joint-stock companies) or initial investment capital (for private enterprises); for joint-stock companies also the total shares and share types;
4. Business lines and occupations;
5. Legal representative information: full name, nationality, personal legal paper number (citizen ID card, passport);
6. Owner/member/founding shareholder information as prescribed.

How to register the enterprise establishment announcement

Step 1. Access the National Business Registration Portal

Access dangkykinhdoanh.gov.vn, select “Electronic announcements” and log in with a registered account (register a new one if you do not have one).

Step 2. Create the announcement

Select the “Create announcement” function, enter the enterprise code for the system to display the enterprise information; select the announcement type “New enterprise establishment registration” and add it to the order.

Step 3. Confirm and pay

Check the order information, enter contact information (full name, email), agree to the terms of use and pay the announcement fee per current regulations. After successful payment, the announcement is published on the National Business Registration Portal.

Fee for announcing enterprise registration contents

The enterprise pays the fee for announcing enterprise registration contents per the current fee schedule at the time of the procedure. Specific fee levels are prescribed in the effective legal normative documents on fees and charges in the enterprise registration sector; enterprises should check the updated fee level on the National Business Registration Portal or ask the Business Registration Office directly before paying.

Sanctions for late announcement

Enterprises that do not announce, or announce late or with incorrect enterprise registration contents, may be subject to administrative penalties in the planning and investment sector under current regulations. In addition, late announcement affects transparency and may cause difficulties when the enterprise transacts with partners and banks.

Frequently asked questions

Is the enterprise establishment announcement mandatory?

Yes. This is a mandatory obligation of the enterprise after being issued the Enterprise Registration Certificate, to be performed within 30 days.

Where to announce?

On the National Business Registration Portal (dangkykinhdoanh.gov.vn), in the “Electronic announcements” section.

Must a change of company address be re-announced?

Yes. When enterprise registration contents change (name, address, charter capital, legal representative, etc.), the enterprise must announce the changed contents as prescribed.

Notes on applying current legislation

This article is enterprise knowledge presented for reference, helping readers understand the legal issue at an overview level before conducting procedures. Regulations on announcement fees and portal operations may be updated periodically. Where you need to determine the exact applicable procedures, please contact ANT Legal lawyers at 0966.475.966 for verification and advice before acting.

Common risks to note

• Applying old fee levels and guidance documents (Circular 215/2016/TT-BTC, Decree 78/2015/ND-CP) that have expired.
• Exceeding the 30-day deadline without announcing, leading to penalties.
• Announced contents not matching the Enterprise Registration Certificate.

How can ANT Legal help?

ANT Legal supports conducting procedures for announcing enterprise registration contents, registering changes of enterprise registration contents and other post-establishment procedures. For prompt advice, please contact our lawyers at 0966.475.966.

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