Procedure for Registering the Establishment of a Single-Member Limited Liability Company Branch

The Establishment of a Single-Member Limited Liability Company Branch(LLC) is a legal process that allows a company to grow and expand its business. Setting up a new branch is considered a strategic move to help the company access more markets. However, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, businesses need to clearly understand the procedure for registering a branch according to the regulations. The following article provides comprehensive guidance for businesses on how to register the establishment of a Single-Member LLC branch.

The Establishment of a Single-Member Limited Liability Company Branch

Benefits of Registering a  LLC Branch

Registering and establishing a branch of a Single-Member LLC offers several practical benefits for businesses, including:

• Business Expansion: Establishing a new branch helps businesses expand their operations and explore new markets.
• Expanding the Partner Network: Branches help companies broaden their network and create opportunities for cooperation with domestic and international firms.
• Brand Recognition: A company branch strengthens the company’s brand presence in the market, increasing opportunities to attract customers.
• Convenience for Customers: Branches make it easier for customers to conduct transactions at a location closer to them, rather than traveling to the company’s main office.

Thus, registering the establishment of a Single-Member LLC branch provides numerous advantages. Additionally, branches may also benefit from specific local incentives depending on the location of the branch office. This is a significant advantage that helps businesses enhance their operational efficiency.

Procedure and Steps for Registering the Establishment of a Single-Member Limited Liability Company Branch

To ensure a branch operates legally and upholds its rights and obligations, the establishment of a branch must comply with legal regulations on branch registration. According to Articles 31, 44, and 45 of Decree No. 01/2021/ND-CP dated January 4, 2021, on enterprise registration, the documentation and procedures for establishing a branch of a Single-Member Limited Liability Company (LLC) are as follows:

Required Documents

The registration dossier for establishing a branch of a Single-Member LLC includes the following documents:

• Branch Establishment Notification: Signed by the legal representative of the company, according to the form specified in Appendix II-7 of Circular No. 01/2021/TT-BKHDT dated March 16, 2021, issued by the Minister of Planning and Investment.
• Resolution or Decision by the Owner: A resolution or decision from the company owner regarding the establishment of the branch.
• Legal Documents of the Branch Manager: A copy of the legal documents of the individual appointed as the branch manager.

Registration Procedure

For Direct Submission or Postal Service:

• Step 1: The company submits the branch registration dossier to the Business Registration Office where the branch is located.
• Step 2: The Business Registration Office issues a receipt for the submitted dossier to the applicant.
• Step 3: The Business Registration Office reviews the validity of the dossier and issues a branch operation registration certificate within 3 days from the date of receiving a valid dossier. If the dossier is not valid, the Business Registration Office will notify the company in writing of the necessary corrections and supplements.

For Electronic Registration with Public Digital Signature:

• Step 1: Declare information, submit documents and pay registration fees and charges.

The company files information, submits the dossier, and pays the registration fees online. The company must enter information, upload electronic documents, and verify the registration through the national business registration portal.

• Step 2: Receive a receipt for registration documents.

After completing the submission, the applicant receives an electronic receipt for the branch registration dossier via the online platform.

• Step 3: The Business Registration Office issues registration of enterprise branch operations.

The Business Registration Office processes the branch registration and informs the company about the issuance of the branch operation registration certificate. If the dossier does not meet requirements, the Business Registration Office will notify the company via the electronic portal to request corrections and supplements.

For Electronic Registration Using Business Registration Account:

• Step 1: Submit the Dossier.

The company uses its Business Registration Account to file information, upload electronic documents, and verify the branch registration through the electronic portal, and pay the registration fees.

If authorization is given for the registration process via the electronic portal, the authorization document must include the contact details of the authorized person to verify the submission.

• Step 2: Receive Receipt.

After submitting the dossier, the applicant receives an electronic receipt for the branch registration.

• Step 3: The Business Registration Office issues branch operation registration

The Business Registration Office issues the branch operation registration certificate if the dossier meets requirements and informs the company about the registration. If the dossier does not meet requirements, the Business Registration Office will notify the company via the electronic portal to request corrections and supplements.

Currently, most provinces and cities use electronic registration methods, which saves time for the applicant. Additionally, electronic procedures reduce the paperwork burden on the Business Registration Office.

Procedures for establishing a branch of a limited liability company

Authority for Processing Branch Registration Dossiers for Limited Liability Companies

According to Clause 1, Article 31 of Decree No. 01/2021/ND-CP dated January 4, 2021, on enterprise registration, the authority to process branch registration dossiers belongs to the Business Registration Office of the Department of Planning and Investment where the branch is located.

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