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GUIDES · Jul 2026 · 3 min read

License Amendment Services for Foreign-Invested Companies

Helping foreign-invested (FDI) companies update their licenses quickly and in compliance with the law During operations in Vietnam, foreign-invested (FDI) companies often need to change information

Why this matters

Helping FDI companies update their licenses quickly and in full compliance with the law.

In the course of operating in Vietnam, foreign-invested enterprises (FDI) frequently need to change their investment project details or company information to support business growth, restructure their operations, or adjust their investment strategy. However, the procedures for amending investment and enterprise licenses often involve complex legal requirements and demand specialized documentation.

With a team of experts experienced in foreign investment, corporate legal, accounting, and tax matters, we provide comprehensive advisory and filing services for license amendments for FDI companies, helping investors save time, limit risk, and ensure full compliance with Vietnamese law.

What’s included

Licenses we support amending
  • Investment Registration Certificate (IRC).
  • Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC).
  • Business License.
  • Sector-specific operating licenses and other related licenses.
Common types of change
Depending on the specific change, the company will need to update its Investment Registration Certificate, its Enterprise Registration Certificate, or both.
  • Changing the company name.
  • Changing the head-office address or project implementation location.
  • Changing the investment capital or charter capital.
  • Changing contributing members or shareholders.
  • Changing the investors' ownership ratio.
  • Changing the legal representative.
  • Changing the objectives, scale, or duration of the investment project.
  • Changing the business lines.
  • Transferring the investment project or transferring capital contributions.
  • Other amendments as required by the investor.

How the process works

  1. 1
    Step 1: Review and assess the dossier

    We assess the company's current legal status, review the licenses currently in effect, and identify the procedures that need to be carried out.

  2. 2
    Step 2: Advise on the amendment plan

    We propose a solution suited to the investor's needs, while assessing the implications for investment, the enterprise, tax, and related compliance obligations.

  3. 3
    Step 3: Prepare the dossier

    We draft the application, forms, and necessary legal documents in accordance with current regulations.

  4. 4
    Step 4: Work with state authorities

    We file the dossier on the client's behalf, monitor its processing, and provide explanations to the competent authority when necessary.

  5. 5
    Step 5: Hand over results and provide post-licensing support

    We hand over the amended license and advise on the related procedures following the change.

Why choose Clarity for this

Expertise in foreign investment law
We have advised many FDI companies operating in trading, manufacturing, logistics, technology, services, and education.
Comprehensive solutions
Beyond license amendments, we advise on related investment, tax, accounting, labor, and corporate governance matters after the change takes effect.
Time savings and risk reduction
Our professional working process helps companies avoid documentation errors, shorten processing times, and ensure full compliance with legal requirements.
Bilingual support
Our advisory team works directly in both English and Vietnamese, providing effective support to foreign investors and multinational groups.
A trusted partner for FDI companies in Vietnam
Every change to an investment structure or business operation can affect the investor's interests and the company's legal obligations. With hands-on experience and a deep understanding of Vietnam's investment environment, we are committed to delivering fast, accurate, and effective solutions, so your business can focus on its operations while every legal procedure is handled professionally.

Our commitment & responsibility

We commit to professional responsibility on every engagement — including legal liability and compensation should an error on our part occur. Your financial, personal and ownership data is handled under strict confidentiality and in line with Decree 13/2023/NĐ-CP on personal data protection.

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