Detailed Corporate Tax Code Registration Procedure in Vietnam

What are the requirements for corporate tax code​ registration in Vietnam? How can I register for a Vietnam corporate tax code, and can I do it online?

Learn the answers to the above questions and essential information concerning Vietnam corporate tax code with Thao & Co. In this article, we explain:

1. ● The required documents
2. ● The detailed procedure
3. ● 2 ways to look up a corporate tax code

Why register for a Vietnam corporate tax code?

In Vietnam, the corporate tax code acts as a unique identifier of a business. All businesses must have a valid corporate tax code, issued by a tax authority, to legally operate in Vietnam.

It can be registered:

1. 1️⃣ Directly with a tax authority. This is only available for specific business fields that cannot apply for a business license normally (through a business registration office). Examples include:
   1. ● insurance,
   2. ● auditing,
   3. ● accounting,
   4. ● law,
   5. ● notary,
   6. ● and other fields required by the laws.

1. 2️⃣ Through the national single window portal. This is available for all other business fields.

The registration form for Vietnam corporate tax code

Depending on your type of enterprise, you’ll need to prepare specific supporting documents. Here’s a summary of what you need to include in your dossier:

1. ● A copy of your enterprise registration certificate, written decision of enterprise establishment, investment registration certificate, or other legally binding documents
2. ● Supporting documents, depending on your type of enterprise. These include a list of all legally dependent units of the company, a copy of the business contract, and more.
3. ● A copy of the tax code registration form, as shown below:

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Where do I submit my corporate tax code registration documents?

You can do so in either ways:

1. 1️⃣ Directly at a local tax authority (either the Vietnam Department of Taxation or its local offices).
2. 2️⃣ Online at the Vietnam eTax website.

2 ways to search for a Vietnam corporate tax code

#1: Using the national business registration portal

This portal is useful for all publicly available information about an enterprise, including the type of enterprise, its legal representative(s), and the corporate tax code.

1. 1. Go to https://dangkykinhdoanh.gov.vn/
2. 2. On the search bar, type in the company name or its identification number.
3. 3. Choose a company from the drop-down list, then complete the captcha to see the results.

#2: Through Google and similar search engines

While specific details of a company are restricted to the national portal, the corporate tax code is freely available from many third-party providers.

On Google, for example, type “tax code” + [the enterprise’s name] A proper corporate tax code should be a string of 8-10 numbers.

Example: tax code Vinamilk

Online corporate tax code registration in Vietnam

Follow these 7 steps to register for your Vietnam  corporate tax code online:

1. Step 1: Go to the official eTax website at https://thuedientu.gdt.gov.vn/, then choose “Đăng ký thuế lần đầu” (new registration) near the home button.
2. Step 2: Select “Tổ chức” (Corporations).
3. Step 3: Make sure you are on the “Kê khai nộp hồ sơ” (Tax declaration and document submission) screen. Then, select an option that best describes your business.
4. Step 4: Select “Tiếp tục” (Next) and fill in the basic information of your business. Note: To go back to the previous step, select “Quay lại” (Back).
5. Step 5: Select “Tiếp tục.” You will see another screen where you can fill in your taxation information.
6. Step 6: At the end of the page, you will see these buttons: • “Thêm phụ lục” (Add appendix). Choose this to supply a list of legally dependent business entities, list of bidders, and more.
   1. ● “Lưu bản nháp” (Save draft) so you can come back later (you must log in for this function to work)
   2. ● “Nhập lại” (Reset) to remove all information and start again
   3. ● “Hoàn thành kê khai” (Submit) to complete the procedure.
8. Step 7: If your documents are valid, the tax authority will tell you where and when to receive your results within 15 minutes of submission.
9. ⚠️ If your application requires additional documents or modifications, you’ll be notified to submit these changes within 2 working days.

Penalties for late registration

If your company is required to register for a tax code directly with a tax authority, you must do so within 10 days after receiving the enterprise registration certificate.

If you miss the deadline, the penalty will increase in severity:

1. ⚠️ From 1 to 10 days after the deadline with reasonable justifications: an official warning
2. ⚠️ From 1 to 30 days after the deadline with no reasonable justifications: a fine of 1 to 2 million VND
3. ⚠️ From 31 to 90 days after the deadline: a fine of 3 to 6 million VND
4. ⚠️ From 91 days and over after the deadline: a fine of 6 to 10 million VND

Read more: Tax code registration for foreign contractors

Key takeaways

If you are looking to conduct business in Vietnam, don’t forget to register for a corporate tax code; forgetting to do so can lead to heavy penalties.

That said, registering for a corporate tax code is only one step in opening your business – you’ll need to submit a wide range of paperwork throughout the enterprise registration procedure.

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