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中文Quick answer: Yes. A husband and wife may jointly or each register a household business, with one or both spouses acting as the household business owner (Clause 1, Article 80 of Decree 168/2025/ND-CP on enterprise registration).
May a Married Couple Jointly Register a Household Business?
Under Clause 1, Article 80 of Decree 168/2025/ND-CP, a husband and wife may jointly or each register a household business; one or both spouses may act as the household business owner. Where both spouses are owners, they must authorize one person to represent the household business in dealings with state authorities.
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May a Household Business Hire Employees?
Yes. Under Clause 2, Article 80 of Decree 168/2025/ND-CP, a household business may hire employees. When hiring 10 or more employees, the household business must register to establish an enterprise under the Law on Enterprises 2020.
May an Individual Register Multiple Household Businesses?
No. Under Clause 3, Article 80 of Decree 168/2025/ND-CP, each individual may register only one household business nationwide; an individual registering a household business may not simultaneously be a private enterprise owner or a general partner of a partnership (except with the consent of the remaining general partners).
Applicable Legal Basis
- Decree 168/2025/ND-CP on enterprise registration (effective 01/7/2025): Article 80.
Notes on Applying Current Legal Regulations
This article falls under Corporate & M&A Knowledge and is presented for reference, helping readers understand the legal issue at an overview level before preparing dossiers or carrying out transactions.
Legal regulations may change over time and vary by locality, dossier type and specific circumstances. To determine the exact legal basis applicable to your case, please contact an ANT Legal lawyer at 0966.475.966 for verification and advice before proceeding.
Common Risks to Note
- Applying a legal document that has been amended, supplemented or replaced.
- Preparing incomplete dossiers, documents or evidence.
- Misunderstanding the conditions, procedures, time limits or competent authority.
- Signing, filing dossiers or transacting without fully assessing legal risks.
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