When Is an Enterprise’s Registration Certificate Revoked?

Short answer: The “business license” in common parlance is the Enterprise Registration Certificate. An enterprise has this certificate revoked for serious violations of enterprise registration rules: falsified application dossiers, ceasing operations for 01 year without notice, failing to submit reports on time, or under a court decision (Article 212 of the Law on Enterprises 2020, Decree 168/2025/ND-CP).

Legal basis

• Article 212 of the Law on Enterprises 2020 — revocation of the Enterprise Registration Certificate;
• Decree 168/2025/ND-CP on enterprise registration.

Cases of revocation

• Dishonest or falsified enterprise registration dossier contents;
• Established by prohibited persons not allowed to establish enterprises;
• Ceasing business operations for 01 year without notifying the Business Registration Office;
• Failing to submit reports as required within 06 months from the deadline;
• Under a court decision or at the request of a competent authority;
• Other cases under Decree 168/2025/ND-CP.

Revocation procedure

1. The Business Registration Office issues a written notice of the violation and requires remedy;
2. If not remedied within the required time: it issues a revocation decision for the Enterprise Registration Certificate;
3. The revocation is published on the National Enterprise Registration Portal;
4. The enterprise must carry out dissolution procedures as prescribed.

What should an enterprise do when facing revocation?

• Upon receiving a violation notice: remedy immediately within the required time;
• If disagreeing with the revocation decision: exercise the right to appeal or sue as prescribed;
• Proactively review periodically: operational status, reporting obligations, and the honesty of the registration dossier.

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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• When may an enterprise not change its enterprise registration details?
• Enterprise dissolution procedures
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