Filing Investment Dossiers Online in Vietnam: Step-by-Step (2026)

Online filing via the National Investment Information System is now a fully-fledged channel with complete legal validity under Decree 96/2026/ND-CP. This is a practical walkthrough — from account creation to receiving the result. For the legal framework and the new form system, see our investment procedure circular 2026 guide.

Step 1: Access the National Investment Information Portal

The national investment information portal is part of the National Investment Information System (Article 2.2 of Decree 96/2026/ND-CP), used for issuance and amendment of Investment Registration Certificates. Access it through the Ministry of Finance’s official portal — the state manager for investment after the apparatus reorganization.

Step 2: Register an investor account

This is the mandatory first step under Article 43 of Decree 96/2026. Register with your identification details (individuals: ID papers; organizations: corporate legal papers). Keep your login credentials safe — all transactions, notifications, and results are tied to this account.

Step 3: Prepare and digitize the dossier

Use the correct forms: all investment procedure forms follow Circular 55/2026/TT-BTC (replacing three old circulars). Dossiers using old forms will not be accepted.
Digitize: scan each document into a clear electronic file in the system’s required format; use searchable file names.
Cross-check: verify each dossier component against the procedure checklist before uploading — missing documents are the most common reason for supplementation requests.

Step 4: Fill in information and upload

Complete the project information fields, then upload the prepared electronic documents. There are two filing modes (Articles 41–43 of Decree 96/2026):

With digital signature: upload electronically signed documents by the authorized person — the dossier has legal validity equivalent to paper, with no later paper comparison needed.
Without digital signature: upload regular electronic documents — still filed online, but after meeting the conditions you must compare against paper copies within 30 days (see the trap in Step 7).

Step 5: Submit and receive the electronic receipt

After submission, you receive an electronic dossier receipt through the system. Save the receipt code — it is the basis for status tracking and any later reconciliation.

Step 6: Track status and handle supplementation requests

Log in regularly to check processing status.
If the dossier is incomplete or needs clarification, the investment registration agency notifies you through the system within 5 working days of receipt — supplement promptly to avoid delays.

Step 7: Receive the result — and the 30-day trap

With digital signature: a valid dossier meeting all conditions → IRC issuance/amendment within 10 working days of receiving a valid dossier.
Without digital signature: after receiving the eligibility notice on the system, submit the paper dossier for comparison within 30 days. Missing this deadline may invalidate the electronic filing — the most overlooked point.
The project code is issued through the system; project information stored on the system has the value of the project’s original information.

Step 8 (contingency): When the system is down

If the system is inaccessible, the investment registration agency accepts paper dossiers and requests the Ministry of Finance to issue a project code within 2 working days; within 5 working days of issuing the certificate under the contingency process, the agency updates the project information back into the system.

FAQ

Q: Can I file online without a digital signature?
A: Yes — but you must compare against paper copies within 30 days after meeting the conditions. With a digital signature, the entire process closes online.

Q: Is online filing faster than in-person filing?
A: The statutory timelines are the same (10 working days for online IRC issuance with digital signature). The main benefits are filing anytime, transparent status tracking, and electronic dossier archiving.

Q: If the electronic and paper versions differ, which prevails?
A: The paper version has final legal value in case of conflict — so finalize the paper set first, then digitize accurately.

Legal sources

Decree 96/2026/ND-CP (Articles 2, 41–43) — effective 31 March 2026 — thuvienphapluat.vn
Circular 55/2026/TT-BTC — investment procedure forms — effective 15 May 2026
Decree 23/2025/ND-CP — electronic signatures — effective 10 April 2025

This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice for any specific case. Drafted by AI and pending review by the QA Council (FLAW AI Legal Council); not reviewed by a human lawyer.