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中文Yes. An owner that is an organization of a single-member LLC exercises its rights and obligations through authorized representatives — and may appoint one or more authorized representatives under Article 14 (not amended by Law No. 76/2025/QH15) and Article 15 of the Law on Enterprises 2020. The number of appointed persons and the management organizational structure are implemented in accordance with the company’s Charter.
1. Management organizational models
Under Article 79 of the Law on Enterprises 2020, a single-member LLC owned by an organization is managed under one of two models: (i) a Members’ Council (comprising 3 to 7 members under Article 80), a Chairman of the Members’ Council, and a Director/General Director; (ii) a Company Chairman, and a Director/General Director. Thus, the Members’ Council model inherently involves multiple managers — all of whom are authorized representatives of the owner.
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2. Conditions for authorized representatives
Authorized representatives must meet the standards and conditions in Clause 5, Article 14: not falling within the subjects prohibited from establishing or managing enterprises (Clause 2, Article 17); other standards and conditions prescribed by the company Charter. The owner appoints, dismisses and replaces authorized representatives in writing; and notifies the company. An authorized representative acts in the name of the owner to exercise rights and fulfill obligations under the authorization, and is responsible to the owner.
3. Notes when authorizing multiple people
– Clearly delineate each person’s scope of authorization in the authorization document and the Charter to avoid overlapping authority.
– The number of Members’ Council members must not exceed 7.
– An authorized representative is not inherently the legal representative — the legal representative is prescribed by the Charter (Chairman of the Members’ Council/Company Chairman or Director/General Director).
– All changes of authorized representatives must be notified and filed at the company.
Notes on applying current legal regulations
The content of this article is presented for reference purposes, helping readers understand the legal issue at an overview level. Where advice is needed, you should contact an ANT Legal lawyer via 0966.475.966 for review and advice before proceeding.
Common risks to note
– Authorizing multiple people without delineating authority.
– Appointed persons not meeting the standards and conditions.
– Confusing the authorized representative with the legal representative.
How can ANT Legal help?
ANT Legal assists in advising on management organizational structures, drafting documents appointing authorized representatives and the company Charter. For prompt advice, please contact our lawyers via 0966.475.966.
Frequently asked questions
Can an organization owning a single-member LLC appoint multiple authorized representatives?
Yes. The owner exercises its rights and obligations through authorized representatives — and may appoint one or more authorized representatives under Articles 14 and 15 of the Law on Enterprises 2020; the number of appointed persons and the management organizational structure are implemented in accordance with the company Charter.
What conditions must an authorized representative meet?
Not falling within the subjects prohibited from establishing or managing enterprises (Clause 2, Article 17); other standards and conditions prescribed by the company Charter (Clause 5, Article 14 of the Law on Enterprises 2020). The owner appoints, dismisses and replaces authorized representatives in writing and notifies the company.
Is an authorized representative inherently the legal representative?
No. The legal representative is prescribed by the Charter (Chairman of the Members’ Council/Company Chairman or Director/General Director).
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