Instructions on procedures for changing branch address is legal content that readers often need to check carefully before implementing it in practice. This article has been re-systematized by ANT Legal in an easy-to-understand manner, helping individuals and businesses understand the main issues, common risks and appropriate solutions.
When there is a change in the branch’s registered operational information, such as: branch address, branch head, branch’s tax registration information,…; The company must quickly register to change the branch’s operating registration content. ANT Legal will guide you in full detail about the procedures for transferring Branch address
PROCEDURE SEQUENCE OF STEPS AND DOCUMENT COMPONENTS:
Step 1: Procedures with tax authorities (QUAN IMPORTANT)
- Notice of relocation;
- Perform invoice cancellation (if registered to use);
- Prepare tax settlement and pay all outstanding taxes;
- Obtain confirmation of completion of procedures for transferring code from the city, then register to pay tax at the Tax Department of the place of relocation to.
Step 2: Prepare documents and submit to competent authorities
Enterprises changing branch addresses need to prepare documents and notify the business registration authority where the branch intends to move to.
Documents for dependent accounting branches:
- Notification of content change Registration of branch operations (Appendix II-13, Circular No. 20/2015/TT-BKHDT)
- Company’s decision on changing the branch address of the Board of Directors for LLCs with 2 or more members, of the Board of Directors for joint stock companies and of general partners for partnerships. Decision of the company owner for a 1 member LLC.
- Company’s meeting minutes on changing the address of the branch of the Board of Members for LLCs with 2 or more members, of the Board of Directors for joint stock companies. and of general partners for partnerships. Decision of the company owner for 1 member limited liability company.
- Copy of branch operation certificate, Copy of business registration certificate.
Documents in case of independent accounting branch:
- Documents provided by the tax party: tax payment status of the branch.
- Notification on changing the branch’s operating registration content (Appendix II-13, Circular No. 20/2015/TT-BKHDT)
- Company’s decision on changing the branch’s address
- Company’s meeting minutes on changing the branch’s address branch.
- Copy of branch operation certificate, Copy of business registration certificate.
Order for changing branches at competent authorities
1. Enterprises prepare complete documents and procedures according to regulations
2. The legal representative of the enterprise submits the application at the Business Registration Office – Department of Planning and Investment of the province/city
Working hours:
Every Monday to Friday: Morning from 7:30 to 11:30; Afternoon from 13:00 to 17:00 (Friday afternoon, the department does not work)
Saturday: Morning from 7:30 to 11:30 (Saturday morning only returns results)
How to submit applications: Enterprises go to the Investment Registration Department to submit documents at the reception desk, the application receiving specialist of the Investment Registration Department checks the application If the application is valid (the application has all the documents according to procedures and is fully declared according to regulations), the receiving specialist will receive the application and issue a Receipt to the business.
3. Based on the appointment date on the Receipt, the business goes to the Business Registration Office to receive the results of document processing.
=> Or you can make changes online on page:
http://dangkyquamang.dkkd.gov.vn/online/Forms/APP/EnterpriseName.aspx
Change of address to another district
Similar to changing the address to another province/city, the branch that changes the address to another district must conduct tax finalization with the tax department that directly manages and informs Notify the new tax department where the branch plans to move.
The branch of the enterprise that is using the district seal is required to re-engrave the seal. If the seal does not display the district, the enterprise does not have to re-engrave the seal.
Change of address in the same district
Enterprises that change the address of a branch in the same district must carry out the procedure to notify the change in the content of the branch’s operations to the business registration authority without having to finalize taxes.
After completing the procedure to change the branch’s operation registration certificate, the enterprise submits declaration 08/MST to the directly managing tax department within 10 days after the change.
Note on Applying Current Legal Regulations
This article belongs to the Legal Knowledge group and is presented for reference purposes, helping readers understand the legal issue at an overview level before preparing a dossier or carrying out a transaction.
Legal regulations may vary depending on the timing, locality, type of dossier and specific circumstances. If you need to determine the exact legal basis applicable to your case, you should contact ANT Legal’s lawyers at 0966.475.966 for review and advice before proceeding.
Common Legal Risks to Note
- Applying legal instruments that have been amended, supplemented or replaced.
- Preparing an incomplete set of documents, materials or necessary evidence.
- Misunderstanding the conditions, procedure, timeline or competent authority.
- Signing, submitting a dossier or carrying out a transaction before fully assessing legal risks.
How Can ANT Legal Support You?
ANT Legal can review the specific circumstances, examine the dossier, identify the applicable legal basis, advise on an appropriate handling plan and represent clients in working with individuals, organizations or competent authorities where necessary.
For prompt advice, you may contact a lawyer at 0966.475.966.
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