When May an Enterprise Not Change Its Registration Details?

Short answer: An enterprise may not register changes to its enterprise registration content when it is in special legal situations such as: undergoing dissolution procedures, having received a decision to revoke its Enterprise Registration Certificate, or being subject to a written request from a court, enforcement agency or tax authority to suspend change registration. Detailed provisions are in Decree 168/2025/ND-CP.

Legal basis

• Decree 168/2025/ND-CP on enterprise registration (effective from 01/07/2025).

Cases where change registration is not allowed

• The enterprise is undergoing dissolution under the owner’s decision;
• There is a decision to revoke the Enterprise Registration Certificate;
• There is a written request from a court, arbitration body or enforcement agency to suspend change registration for litigation or enforcement purposes;
• The tax authority requests a suspension in writing because the enterprise is under tax enforcement or has absconded from its registered address;
• The enterprise is in bankruptcy proceedings (corresponding restrictions apply).

How does the Business Registration Office handle this?

• It issues a refusal notice stating the reasons for refusing the change registration;
• The enterprise may appeal the refusal under the complaints law procedures;
• After the cause is resolved (dissolution completed, obligations fulfilled, etc.), the enterprise repeats the procedure under the general rules.

What should the enterprise do?

1. Check the enterprise’s legal status on the National Enterprise Registration Portal before filing;
2. If refused: read the reasons carefully and work with the requesting authority to resolve the suspension;
3. Do not file change applications when known to fall under a prohibited case — to avoid wasting time and incurring other legal risks.

If you need to determine the appropriate approach for your specific situation, you should discuss it with a lawyer beforehand to have your file reviewed and a suitable solution advised.

For quick advice, you may contact a lawyer via 0966.475.966.

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