Procedures for changing business registration for company branches

Procedures for changing business registration for company branches is a necessary process when a business wants to adjust branch operational information. Complying with legal regulations helps businesses maintain legal and effective operations. In this article, Long Phan Consulting Company will provide a detailed guide on the documents, procedures, and considerations when changing business registration for a company branch.

Cases that require changing business registration for a company branch

The company branch needs to carry out procedures to change business registration when there are the following changes:

• Change branch name: Including Vietnamese name, name written in foreign language and abbreviated name.
• Change of branch address: Including changes to phone number, email, fax and website.
• Change business lines: Add or remove business lines.
• Change of branch head: Including change of personal information of the branch head.

Timely updating of information ensures legality and smooth operations for the branch. Customers need to pay attention to these changes to follow the correct procedures.

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Application for changing business registration for company branch

To carry out the procedure for changing business registration of the company’s branch, customers need to prepare complete documents according to regulations. Document components include:

1. Notice of change in branch operation registration content (form Appendix II-9, Circular 01/2021/TT-BKHDT).
2. Application for supplementation and update of branch operation registration information (form Appendix II-15, Circular 01/2021/TT-BKHDT) for companies operating under Investment Licenses, Investment Certificates or equivalent documents that have not updated information.
3. Authorization document for the applicant (if any).
4. Valid copy of personal identification documents of the authorized person (if any).

• For Vietnamese citizens: Citizen identification card/ID card/Passport.
• For foreigners: Foreign passport or documents of equivalent value.

Procedures for changing business registration for company branches

Procedures for changing business registration for company branches are carried out according to the following steps:

Step 1: Submit application

Submitted to the Business Registration Office where the branch is headquartered. In case of moving the branch headquarters to another province or centrally run city, submit the application at the Business Registration Office where the branch intends to move.

Submit application through one of the following methods:

• Direct;
• By post;
• Online: via electronic network according to the process on the National Business Registration Portal (https://dangkykinhdoanh.gov.vn).

Step 2: The business registration agency checks the documents.

Step 3: Within 03 working days from receipt of complete and valid documents, the Business Registration Authority will issue a new branch operation registration certificate.

Note: Before registering a change in branch address leading to a change in management tax authority, the company must carry out tax procedures with the tax authority related to the relocation according to the provisions of tax law.

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Consulting services on procedures for changing business registration for company branches at Long Phan Consulting Company

Long Phan Consulting Company provides consulting and support services to customers in the process of changing business registration for company branches. Our services include:

• Consulting on legal regulations and issues related to business registration changes for branches.
• Research documents and make an assessment on the possibility of success of changing business registration.
• Draft and complete documents to change business registration in accordance with legal regulations.
• Submit documents and work with competent state agencies to carry out procedures for changing business registration.
• Monitor and update application processing progress for customers.
• Resolve problems that arise during the process of implementing procedures for changing business registration.

Some frequently asked questions

Below are frequently asked questions about procedures for changing business registration for company branches:

How long does it take to process an application to change the company’s branch business registration?

According to regulations, the processing time is 3 working days from receipt of complete and valid documents. However, the actual time may vary depending on the volume of documents and the working process of each business registration agency.

When changing branch addresses to another province/city, what tax issues should you pay attention to?

Before changing address, businesses need to complete tax procedures with the current tax authority, including:

• Tax finalization.
• Notice of change of business location.
• Transfer tax records to the tax authority where the branch moves to.

After changing the branch business registration, what should businesses do?

Enterprises need to update changed information on relevant documents such as:

• Invoices, documents.
• Contracts, transactions.
• Notify partners and customers.

In addition, it is necessary to carry out procedures to notify the tax authorities about changes in information.

In case of changing the information of the branch head who is a foreigner, what documents are needed?

A valid copy of a foreign passport or document of equivalent value is required.

Where can businesses submit applications to change branch business registration?

Enterprises can submit applications directly at the business registration agency where the branch is located, by post or online through the National Business Registration Portal.

Is it necessary to notify employees when changing the location of the branch they are working at?

Yes, it is necessary to notify workers and ensure workers’ rights in accordance with labor law.

If I change the branch location, do I need to change the labor regulations?

If the change in branch location changes the working conditions of employees, the company must change its labor regulations.

Conclude

Changing business registration for a company branch requires businesses to clearly understand the documents and procedures. To ensure this process goes smoothly and effectively, customers should seek advice and support from experts. Please contact Long Phan Consulting Company via the hotline: 0906735386 for the best advice and support.