On September 3, 2025, the Government issued Decree 239/2025/ND-CP (Decree 239) amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree 31/2021/ND-CP providing details and guidelines for the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Investment. Decree 239 takes effect from the date of promulgation. Decree 239 is issued for multiple objectives, such as providing detailed guidelines for the Law on Investment amended and supplemented in 2025, addressing difficulties and obstacles encountered in the implementation of investment laws, etc.
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Amendments to the Decree on enterprise registration: What enterprises should know
On June 30, 2025, the Government promulgated Decree 168/2025/ND-CP on enterprise registration, which officially takes effect from July 1, 2025 and replaces Decree 01/2021/ND-CP. The new provisions of Decree 168 are developed to further simplify administrative procedures in enterprise registration, improve transparency in Viet Nam’s business environment, attract investment, and promote the development of the private sector.
Read moreAmendment to the Decree guiding the Law on Investment: Simplifying procedures, unlocking resources for economic development
To ensure simultaneous enforcement with the Law amending eight laws, the Ministry of Finance has been assigned to preside over the drafting of a decree amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree 31/2021/ND-CP, which details and guides the implementation of the Law on Investment, under fast-track order and procedures. The Draft aims to resolve difficulties and obstacles, unlock resources, create the most favorable conditions for enterprises, and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of state management in investment and business activities.
Read moreIncreasing fines for administrative violations related to fire prevention and fighting
To raise awareness in fire prevention and fighting, increase deterrent effects to prevent and minimize violations of fire prevention and fighting, on May 15, 2025, the Government issued Decree 106/2025/ND-CP regulating administrative sanctions against violations in the field of fire prevention and fighting, rescue and salvage, replacing Decree 144/2021/ND-CP regulating administrative sanctions against violations in the field of security, order and social safety; prevention and control of social evils; fire prevention and fighting; rescue and salvage; prevention and control of domestic violence.
Read moreBeneficial owner – Important notes for enterprises from July 1, 2025
According to the revised Law on Enterprises 2025, effective from July 1, 2025, most enterprises, including limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, partnerships, etc., will be required to identify, declare, and notify information about their beneficial owners to the business registration authority. The presentation slide provides a clear and accessible overview of:
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