Tiếng Việt
According to Decree 168/2025/NĐ-CP, from July 1, 2025, enterprises are required to promptly notify the provincial business registration authority when there is any change in the information of their beneficial owners or declared ownership ratios.
This is an important regulation aimed at strengthening corporate governance transparency and preventing money laundering.
1. Notification Deadline
Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 52 of Decree 168/2025/NĐ-CP:
– Enterprises must notify the provincial business registration authority within 10 days from the date of change in the information of beneficial owners or declared ownership ratios.
2. Required Dossier
The dossier for notification of changes includes:
– Notice of change of enterprise registration information.
– List of beneficial owners of the enterprise.
Upon receiving a valid dossier, the business registration authority will:
– Issue a receipt of the dossier and an appointment for result return.
– Update the data into the National Business Registration Information System within 01 working day.
– Issue a Certificate of change of enterprise registration information (if requested by the enterprise).
3. Criteria for Determining Beneficial Owners
According to Article 17 of Decree 168/2025/NĐ-CP, a beneficial owner is an individual who meets one of the following criteria:
– Directly or indirectly owns at least 25% of the charter capital or 25% of voting shares of the enterprise.
– Has the power to dominate decision-making on critical matters such as:
Appointment, dismissal, or removal of most or all members of the Board of Directors, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the Chairperson of the Members’ Council, the legal representative, the director, or general director of the enterprise.
Amendment or supplementation of the company charter.
Restructuring, reorganization, or dissolution of the company.
📌 Note: Indirect ownership means holding ownership through an intermediary organization, but still reaching the threshold of at least 25% of charter capital or voting shares.
4. Key Notes for Enterprises
– Late notification or incorrect declaration of beneficial owner information may lead to administrative penalties or affect the enterprise’s legal status.
– Updates must be made promptly upon any changes in ownership structure or control rights within the company.
– Enterprises should maintain records of beneficial owners to serve inspections and audits when necessary.
5. LTS LAW Support for Enterprises
LTS LAW offers comprehensive legal services to help enterprises:
– Advise on identifying the correct beneficial owners under the new regulations.
– Draft dossiers for notification of enterprise registration changes.
– Represent clients in procedures with the business registration authority.
– Update templates and internal procedures in line with Decree 168/2025/NĐ-CP.
📌 Transparency in ownership – Stability in compliance. Let LTS LAW accompany your enterprise.
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