Investment Registration: No Additional Documents Allowed

Legal Regulations on Investment Registration Dossiers

According to Clause 2, Article 6 of Decree No. 118/2015/ND-CP, which provides detailed guidance on the implementation of the Law on Investment:

Investment registration authorities are not permitted to require investors to submit any documents other than those prescribed in the investment registration dossier under the Law on Investment and this Decree.

This means:

• The investment registration dossier is fully and exhaustively regulated by law;

• Investment registration authorities have no legal basis to request additional documents outside the prescribed dossier;

• Investors are entitled to decline requests that are inconsistent with legal provisions.

Implications for Investors

This regulation aims to:

• Ensure transparency and consistency in investment administrative procedures;

• Reduce unnecessary time and compliance costs for investors;

• Create a fair and predictable investment environment, particularly for foreign investors.

Important Notes for Investors

Investors are advised to:

• Prepare dossiers strictly in accordance with the Law on Investment and Decree No. 118/2015/ND-CP;

• Verify any additional requests against the applicable legal framework;

• Request a legal basis or written clarification if unlawful document requests arise.

Conclusion

Vietnamese law clearly stipulates that investment registration authorities may not request additional documents beyond those required by law. This provision protects investors’ lawful rights and promotes an efficient and transparent investment registration process.

Source: Decree No. 118/2015/ND-CP; official administrative Q&A guidance issued by competent state authorities.