{"id":2458,"date":"2026-03-09T14:59:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/?p=2458"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:59:33","slug":"luat-dau-tu-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Investment Law 2020 and the latest certification procedures."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/Doanh-nghiep\/Luat-Dau-tu-so-61-2020-QH14-321051.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Investment Law 2020<\/a> <\/span>The 2020 Investment Law is the most important legal document directly regulating business activities, especially the process of granting, amending, and revoking Investment Registration Certificates in Vietnam. In the context of the 2020 economy, a thorough understanding of the 2020 Investment Law helps investors optimize procedures, ensure legal compliance, and maximize government incentives.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Khai_niem_dau_tu_va_pham_vi_dieu_chinh_cua_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >The concept of investment and the scope of application of the 2020 Investment Law.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#He_thong_nghi_dinh_huong_dan_va_van_ban_hop_nhat_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >System of guiding decrees and consolidated documents of the 2020 Investment Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Cac_hinh_thuc_dau_tu_pho_bien_theo_quy_dinh_cua_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >Common forms of investment as stipulated in the 2020 Investment Law<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Dau_tu_thanh_lap_to_chuc_kinh_te_va_thuc_hien_du_an_moi\" >Investing in the establishment of economic organizations and the implementation of new projects.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Dau_tu_gop_von_mua_co_phan_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >Investing through equity participation in the purchase of shares under the Investment Law 2020.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Dau_tu_theo_hinh_thuc_hop_dong_bcc_va_cac_mo_hinh_moi\" >Investing through BCC contracts and new models.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Quy_trinh_cap_Giay_chung_nhan_dang_ky_dau_tu_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >Procedures for issuing Investment Registration Certificates under the 2020 Investment Law<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Tham_quyen_cap_va_dieu_chinh_giay_chung_nhan_dau_tu\" >Authority to issue and amend investment certificates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Thanh_phan_ho_so_cap_phep_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >Required documents for investment license application under the 2020 Investment Law.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Ma_so_du_an_dau_tu_va_nghia_vu_gop_von\" >Investment project code and capital contribution obligations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Thu_tuc_dieu_chinh_du_an_dua_tren_quy_dinh_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >The project adjustment procedure is based on the provisions of the 2020 Investment Law.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Cac_truong_hop_phai_thuc_hien_dieu_chinh_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >Cases requiring adjustments under the 2020 Investment Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Quy_trinh_thay_doi_noi_dung_du_an_dau_tu_truc_tuyen\" >Procedure for changing the content of an online investment project.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Quy_dinh_ve_thu_hoi_giay_chung_nhan_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >Regulations on the revocation of investment certificates under the 2020 Investment Law.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Can_cu_phap_ly_de_thu_hoi_va_cham_dut_du_an\" >Legal basis for revoking and terminating the project.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Quy_trinh_thanh_ly_du_an_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >Project liquidation procedures under the 2020 Investment Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Nhung_diem_moi_ve_uu_dai_va_tiep_can_thi_truong_nam_2026\" >New features regarding incentives and market access in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Nganh_nghe_han_che_va_dieu_kien_an_ninh_quoc_phong\" >Restricted occupations and national defense and security conditions.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Chinh_sach_uu_dai_dau_tu_cho_du_an_cong_nghe_cao\" >Investment incentive policies for high-tech projects.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Giai_dap_thac_mac_ve_thuc_thi_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >Answering frequently asked questions about the implementation of the 2020 Investment Law.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Luat_Dau_tu_2020_con_hieu_luc_trong_nam_2026_khong\" >Will the 2020 Investment Law remain in effect in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Chap_thuan_chu_truong_dau_tu_khac_gi_voi_Giay_chung_nhan_dang_ky_dau_tu\" >How is approval of investment policy different from an Investment Registration Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Tra_cuu_van_ban_hop_nhat_cua_Luat_Dau_tu_2020_o_dau_de_dam_bao_chinh_xac\" >Where can I find an accurate copy of the consolidated text of the 2020 Investment Law?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/luat-dau-tu-2020\/#Ket_luan_ve_vai_tro_cua_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\" >Conclusion on the role of the 2020 Investment Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tong_quan_ve_Luat_Dau_tu_2020_va_he_thong_van_ban_huong_dan\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Overview of the 2020 Investment Law and its guiding documents.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2461\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2461\" src=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tong-quan-ve-Luat-Dau-tu-2020-va-he-thong-van-ban-huong-dan.jpg\" alt=\"To\u0302\u0309ng quan ve\u0302\u0300 Lua\u0323\u0302t \u0110a\u0302\u0300u tu\u031b 2020 va\u0300 he\u0323\u0302 tho\u0302\u0301ng va\u0306n ba\u0309n hu\u031bo\u031b\u0301ng da\u0302\u0303n\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tong-quan-ve-Luat-Dau-tu-2020-va-he-thong-van-ban-huong-dan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tong-quan-ve-Luat-Dau-tu-2020-va-he-thong-van-ban-huong-dan-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tong-quan-ve-Luat-Dau-tu-2020-va-he-thong-van-ban-huong-dan-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tong-quan-ve-Luat-Dau-tu-2020-va-he-thong-van-ban-huong-dan-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tong-quan-ve-Luat-Dau-tu-2020-va-he-thong-van-ban-huong-dan-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Overview of the 2020 Investment Law and its guiding documents.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khai_niem_dau_tu_va_pham_vi_dieu_chinh_cua_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The concept of investment and the scope of application of the 2020 Investment Law.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">According to Clause 8, Article 3 of the 2020 Investment Law, business investment is the act of an investor investing capital to carry out business activities through the establishment of an economic organization, capital contribution, purchase of shares or capital contributions, or implementation of a project. This law serves as a &quot;framework law,&quot; creating a transparent legal framework for both domestic and FDI flows into Vietnam in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"He_thong_nghi_dinh_huong_dan_va_van_ban_hop_nhat_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">System of guiding decrees and consolidated documents of the 2020 Investment Law<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To accurately implement the provisions of the 2020 Investment Law, investors need to pay particular attention to the implementing guidelines and important amendments. The current legal system includes the following key documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/vanban.chinhphu.vn\/?pageid=27160&amp;docid=202988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decree 31\/2021\/ND-CP<\/a><\/span> Detailed guidance on the implementation of certain provisions of the 2020 Investment Law.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The amendments and supplements to the laws in 2022 and 2024 aim to ensure consistency with the Land Law and the Housing Law.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The latest consolidated text of the 2020 Investment Law helps to systematize all the changes, allowing investors to quickly find information without having to compare multiple sources of documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Timely access to these documents is a prerequisite for investors to build a properly prepared project dossier right from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cac_hinh_thuc_dau_tu_pho_bien_theo_quy_dinh_cua_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Common forms of investment as stipulated in the 2020 Investment Law<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dau_tu_thanh_lap_to_chuc_kinh_te_va_thuc_hien_du_an_moi\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Investing in the establishment of economic organizations and the implementation of new projects.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is the form stipulated in the 2020 Investment Law for investors wishing to establish a new legal entity. This process requires thorough preparation of a business plan, proof of financial capacity, and conformity with the regional economic development plan for 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dau_tu_gop_von_mua_co_phan_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Investing through equity participation in the purchase of shares under the Investment Law 2020.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This form of indirect investment allows parties to participate in an operating business. According to the 2020 Investment Law, depending on the ownership ratio and the conditional business sector, foreign investors may have to register their capital contribution before changing their business registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dau_tu_theo_hinh_thuc_hop_dong_bcc_va_cac_mo_hinh_moi\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Investing through BCC contracts and new models.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Cooperation Contracts (BCCs) allow parties to coordinate project implementation without establishing new legal entities. Additionally, testing mechanisms (sandboxes) for fintech are also operating based on the open spirit of the 2020 Investment Law.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quy_trinh_cap_Giay_chung_nhan_dang_ky_dau_tu_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Procedures for issuing Investment Registration Certificates under the 2020 Investment Law<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2460\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2460\" src=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Quy-trinh-cap-Giay-chung-nhan-dang-ky-dau-tu-theo-Luat-Dau-tu-2020.jpg\" alt=\"Quy tri\u0300nh ca\u0302\u0301p Gia\u0302\u0301y chu\u031b\u0301ng nha\u0323\u0302n \u0111a\u0306ng ky\u0301 \u0111a\u0302\u0300u tu\u031b theo Lua\u0323\u0302t \u0110a\u0302\u0300u tu\u031b 2020\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Quy-trinh-cap-Giay-chung-nhan-dang-ky-dau-tu-theo-Luat-Dau-tu-2020.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Quy-trinh-cap-Giay-chung-nhan-dang-ky-dau-tu-theo-Luat-Dau-tu-2020-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Quy-trinh-cap-Giay-chung-nhan-dang-ky-dau-tu-theo-Luat-Dau-tu-2020-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Quy-trinh-cap-Giay-chung-nhan-dang-ky-dau-tu-theo-Luat-Dau-tu-2020-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Quy-trinh-cap-Giay-chung-nhan-dang-ky-dau-tu-theo-Luat-Dau-tu-2020-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Procedures for issuing Investment Registration Certificates under the 2020 Investment Law<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tham_quyen_cap_va_dieu_chinh_giay_chung_nhan_dau_tu\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Authority to issue and amend investment certificates<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Identifying the competent licensing authority under the 2020 Investment Law is a crucial step to avoid submitting applications to the wrong agency. Specifically, this distinction is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Department of Planning and Investment: Receives and processes applications for projects implemented outside industrial parks and economic zones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Management Board of Industrial Parks, Export Processing Zones, and High-Tech Zones: Authority over projects implemented within the Board&#039;s management scope.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For in-depth assistance with the application process, investors can refer to the following: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/dich-vu\/giay-chung-nhan-dau-tu-irc\/\">IRC Investment Certificate service<\/a><\/span> To ensure accuracy and speed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thanh_phan_ho_so_cap_phep_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Required documents for investment license application under the 2020 Investment Law.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To ensure the highest possible approval rate for applications on the online system in 2026, investors need to prepare the following documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The application for investment project implementation must follow the form prescribed in Decree 31.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Documents proving the investor&#039;s legal status (Copy of citizen identification card or business registration certificate).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The investment project proposal includes the capital scale, location, objectives, and socio-economic benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Documents proving financial capacity, such as financial statements for the two most recent years or bank account balance confirmations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After submitting the application, the authorities will review it and issue the Investment Registration Certificate within 15 working days if the application fully meets the conditions under the 2020 Investment Law.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ma_so_du_an_dau_tu_va_nghia_vu_gop_von\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Investment project code and capital contribution obligations<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The project code is a unique identifier that helps state agencies manage the project&#039;s activities. The 2020 Investment Law stipulates that investors must strictly adhere to the committed capital contribution schedule to maintain the project&#039;s legal validity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thu_tuc_dieu_chinh_du_an_dua_tren_quy_dinh_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The project adjustment procedure is based on the provisions of the 2020 Investment Law.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cac_truong_hop_phai_thuc_hien_dieu_chinh_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cases requiring adjustments under the 2020 Investment Law<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">During operation, if there are any changes compared to the content stated on the certificate, the investor is required to carry out the adjustment procedure. Typical cases include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Change of investors or transfer of investment projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Changes to the project location or scale of land use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Increase or decrease investment capital and change the capital structure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adjust project targets or extend the project timeline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quy_trinh_thay_doi_noi_dung_du_an_dau_tu_truc_tuyen\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Procedure for changing the content of an online investment project.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The adjustment process under the 2020 Investment Law has now been simplified through online public services. Investors submit applications for changes to project content and wait for the updated certificate. For projects requiring investment policy approval, a step of seeking approval for policy adjustments must be completed before updating the certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quy_dinh_ve_thu_hoi_giay_chung_nhan_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Regulations on the revocation of investment certificates under the 2020 Investment Law.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cu_phap_ly_de_thu_hoi_va_cham_dut_du_an\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Legal basis for revoking and terminating the project.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The competent investment registration authority has the power to revoke the Investment Registration Certificate if the project falls under one of the cases stipulated in Article 48 of the 2020 Investment Law:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The project was terminated because the investor violated the agreed-upon timeline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The project has a negative impact on the environment or national security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The investor failed to fulfill their financial obligations or commitments as stated in the licensing application.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quy_trinh_thanh_ly_du_an_theo_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Project liquidation procedures under the 2020 Investment Law<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When a project is terminated, the investor is obligated to liquidate the project themselves in accordance with the laws on enterprises and land. Fulfilling tax and debt obligations is a condition for the investor to withdraw capital or implement new projects in the future under the 2020 Investment Law.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nhung_diem_moi_ve_uu_dai_va_tiep_can_thi_truong_nam_2026\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">New features regarding incentives and market access in 2026<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nganh_nghe_han_che_va_dieu_kien_an_ninh_quoc_phong\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Restricted occupations and national defense and security conditions.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 2020 Investment Law clearly stipulates the list of sectors in which foreign investors are not yet allowed market access. Particularly in 2026, factors related to cybersecurity and territorial sovereignty will be thoroughly assessed for projects in key areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chinh_sach_uu_dai_dau_tu_cho_du_an_cong_nghe_cao\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Investment incentive policies for high-tech projects.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To attract high-quality capital, the Government has issued special incentives based on the 2020 Investment Law. Investors can refer to the tax rate comparison table below to develop an optimal financial plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"12\">\n<caption><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Comparison table of corporate income tax incentives under the 2020 Investment Law<\/span><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Applicable subjects<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Standard tax rate<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Preferential tax rates<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tax-free period<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Conventional production project<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Not applicable<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">According to general regulations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Projects in disadvantaged areas<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">17%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Two years free, 50% reduction over four years.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">High-tech project, R&amp;D<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Exemption for 4 years, reduction of 50% over 9 years.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Note: These incentives are only applicable when the project is specifically recorded in the Investment Registration Certificate and meets the conditions for capital disbursement according to the Investment Law 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giai_dap_thac_mac_ve_thuc_thi_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Answering frequently asked questions about the implementation of the 2020 Investment Law.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><section><summary><h3 ><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luat_Dau_tu_2020_con_hieu_luc_trong_nam_2026_khong\"><\/span>Will the 2020 Investment Law remain in effect in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/summary><div><div class=\"saswp_faq_tiny_content\">Yes. As of 2026, the 2020 Investment Law remains the foundational legal document governing investment activities in Vietnam. However, some provisions in the law have been amended and supplemented by new documents such as Law No. 03\/2022\/QH15 and some related provisions in the current Land Law. Therefore, when researching or applying regulations, investors should refer to the consolidated text to ensure that the content is fully updated.<\/div><\/div><\/section><section><summary><h3 ><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chap_thuan_chu_truong_dau_tu_khac_gi_voi_Giay_chung_nhan_dang_ky_dau_tu\"><\/span>How is approval of investment policy different from an Investment Registration Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/summary><div><div class=\"saswp_faq_tiny_content\">Approval of investment policy is a decision by the competent authority to allow the implementation of an investment project in terms of policy and development orientation. This is a policy-level review for important or large-scale projects. Meanwhile, the Investment Registration Certificate is a legal document recording detailed information about the project and confirming that the investor is allowed to implement the project after meeting the conditions stipulated by investment law.<\/div><\/div><\/section><section><summary><h3 ><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tra_cuu_van_ban_hop_nhat_cua_Luat_Dau_tu_2020_o_dau_de_dam_bao_chinh_xac\"><\/span>Where can I find an accurate copy of the consolidated text of the 2020 Investment Law?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/summary><div><div class=\"saswp_faq_tiny_content\">To stay fully updated on the amended or supplemented regulations, investors should consult the consolidated text of the 2020 Investment Law from official sources such as the National Assembly&#039;s Legal Document System, the Ministry of Planning and Investment&#039;s electronic portal, or the National Database of Legal Documents. These are the official channels for publishing legal documents, regularly updating amended, supplemented, or replaced content, helping readers access the correct regulations currently in effect when studying and applying them in practice.<\/div><\/div><\/section><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Using the consolidated text of the 2020 Investment Law helps investors avoid legal errors caused by using outdated or repealed regulations. For further detailed information, please refer to [link\/website]. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/lien-he\/\">contact information<\/a> <\/span>to receive direct consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_luan_ve_vai_tro_cua_Luat_Dau_tu_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Conclusion on the role of the 2020 Investment Law<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 2020 Investment Law is not only a code of conduct for businesses but also a springboard for promoting the sustainable development of the Vietnamese economy. Understanding the regulations on granting, amending, and revoking investment certificates helps investors be more proactive in all their business plans. According to statistics from the Ministry of Planning and Investment in 2025, the thorough application of the 2020 Investment Law has helped increase the confidence index of FDI investors to a record high, opening up many opportunities for strategic cooperation in 2026 and the following years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Contact information for Man \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0No. 19A, Street 43, Tan Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mobile\/Zalo:<\/strong>\u00a00903 963 163 \u2013 0903 428 622<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>E-mail:<\/strong>\u00a0man@man.net.vn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Content is moderated by:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/man.net.vn\/le-hoang-tuyen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mr. Le Hoang Tuyen<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Founder &amp; CEO of Man,\u00a0<strong>CPA Vietnam Auditors<\/strong>\u00a0With over 30 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial consulting...<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lu\u1eadt \u0110\u1ea7u t\u01b0 2020 l\u00e0 v\u0103n b\u1ea3n ph\u00e1p l\u00fd quan tr\u1ecdng nh\u1ea5t \u0111i\u1ec1u ch\u1ec9nh tr\u1ef1c ti\u1ebfp c\u00e1c ho\u1ea1t \u0111\u1ed9ng kinh doanh, \u0111\u1eb7c bi\u1ec7t l\u00e0 quy tr\u00ecnh c\u1ea5p, \u0111i\u1ec1u ch\u1ec9nh v\u00e0 thu h\u1ed3i Gi\u1ea5y ch\u1ee9ng nh\u1eadn \u0111\u0103ng k\u00fd \u0111\u1ea7u t\u01b0 t\u1ea1i Vi\u1ec7t Nam. 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