Businesses may suspend operations for a variety of reasons, such as strategic adjustments, internal restructuring, or waiting for market opportunities. However, when favorable conditions arise or business needs arise again (signing new contracts, liquidating assets, etc.), it is essential to resume operations legally and quickly.

GT Law is proud to be the provider Full-package, reputable and professional service for resuming operations after temporary suspension of businessWe are committed to supporting your business to complete all procedures quickly and accurately, helping your business to stabilize soon and restart production and business activities in the most effective way.

When do I need to re-register?

According to the provisions of the Enterprise Law 2020 and Decree 01/2021/ND-CP, enterprises have the right to temporarily suspend business but must notify in writing the time and duration of the suspension to the Business Registration Authority.

Re-registration is required in the following cases:

• According to Clause 2, Article 66 of Decree 01/2021/ND-CP, enterprises that continue to operate before the announced suspension period: This is the most common case where a business needs to notify the resumption of operations. The business must send the notification to the Business Registration Office no later than 15 days before resuming business before the announced date.

Important Note:

• In case the enterprise's temporary suspension period expires, according to Clause 1, Article 206 of the Enterprise Law 2020: If the enterprise has expired the period of temporary suspension of business according to the registered notice, the enterprise No need to notify to resume operations with the Department of Planning and Investment. At that time, the business's operating status will automatically change to "Active" on the National Business Registration Portal.
• Penalties for violations: If the enterprise resumes operations before the deadline without notifying the Business Registration Office as prescribed, the enterprise may be subject to an administrative fine of VND 10,000,000 to VND 15,000,000 according to Point b Clause 2 Article 44 - Decree 122/2021/ND-CP.

GT Law's business resumption registration service after temporary suspension includes:

GT Law provides comprehensive solutions so that your business can restore operations smoothly, including dependent units such as branches, representative offices, and business locations.

Expert advice and determination of relevant obligations

• Business status assessment: Receive information and advise on the announced suspension period and outstanding obligations (if any) before resuming operations.
• Legal advice: Answer all questions about legal regulations related to resuming operations under the Enterprise Law 2020 and Decree 01/2021/ND-CP.
• Tax advisory: Advise on tax declaration and payment obligations that need to be performed immediately after resuming operations, especially for tax periods that have not been completed during the temporary suspension period of less than a calendar year (e.g. business license tax, VAT declaration).
• Review the current status: Guide businesses to review the status of VAT invoices, seals, and due debts/receipts to avoid management errors.

Drafting and completing documents

GT Law will support businesses in preparing a complete set of valid documents:

• Notice of resumption of business before the announced date (according to the prescribed form).
• Authorization letter let the representative submit the application and receive the results (if not the legal representative).
• Certified copy of personal identification document of the authorized person (valid ID card/Citizen ID card/Passport).
• For each type of business, additional documents may be required:
  • One member LLC: Owner's decision to resume operations early.
  • Limited liability company with 2 or more members: Minutes of meeting and Decision of the Board of Members on resumption of operations.
  • Joint Stock Company: Minutes of meeting and Decision of the Board of Directors upon resumption of operations.

Representative submits application and tracks progress

• Submit application to competent authority: Business representatives submit their application directly to the One-Stop Section of the Business Registration Office – Department of Planning and Investment where the company has its head office (or where the branch, representative office, or registered business location is located). Or submit online at the National Business Registration Information Portal (mandatory form for businesses headquartered in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City).
• Monitoring and reporting: Closely monitor the progress of application processing, proactively work with receiving staff to explain and supplement documents promptly (if required).
• Receive results: Business representative receives Certificate of business resumption before the notice of temporary suspension of business.

Support for post-resume work

GT Law will advise and support businesses in performing the necessary tasks after the announcement of resumption of operations:

• Notification to tax authorities: Guidance on the necessary tax notification and declaration procedures with the tax authorities to restore tax obligations.
• System Check and Restore: Consulting to review the status of invoices, seals, and debts to ensure strict management.
• Re-operation for dependent units: Consulting on recovery plans for branches, representative offices, and business locations (full or selective recovery).
• Consulting on arising issues: Provide consulting support on cases related to re-registration of operations or other legal and tax issues.

Service process for re-registration at GT Law

We are committed to completing all procedures and delivering results to customers in the fastest time, usually within 03 working days from the date of receipt of valid documents.

Step 1: Receive information and Preliminary consultation

• GT Law receives requests and advises on cases requiring notification of resumption of operations and documents to be prepared.

Step 2: Prepare Documents

• GT Law drafts the Notice and accompanying documents (Decision/Meeting Minutes) and sends them to the client for signature.

Step 3: Submit Application and Track Progress

• GT Law representative submits application to Business Registration Office and monitors processing progress.

Step 4: Deliver Results

• GT Law delivers the Certificate of Resumption of Operation to the customer.

Service fee for re-registration after temporary suspension of business at GT Law

GT Law provides professional services at reasonable and transparent costs.

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