# Procedures

> Documents, where to file, steps, time limits and fees for each procedure, with the bodies in place now.

- [Business suspension in Vietnam (2026): 3 days' notice, up to 24 consecutive months](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/tam-ngung-kinh-doanh.html): An enterprise notifies the Business Registration Office at least 3 working days in advance, up to 12 months each time, with no more than 24 consecutive months in total; a household business up to 1 year each time.
- [Dissolving a joint stock company in Vietnam (2026): shareholder vote, file, deadlines](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/giai-the-cong-ty-co-phan.html): A joint stock company dissolves by resolution of the General Meeting of Shareholders (65% of votes at the meeting in favour); the Board of Directors liquidates the assets; the dissolution file includes a copy of the shareholder register.
- [How to dissolve a limited liability company in Vietnam (2026)](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/giai-the-cong-ty-tnhh.html): An LLC may dissolve once its debts are paid: send the decision to the Business Registration Office within 7 working days, finalise tax within 45 days, file within 5 working days.
- [Terminating a branch, representative office or business location in Vietnam](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/giai-the-chi-nhanh-van-phong-dai-dien.html): Settle tax first, then file to terminate a branch or representative office within 10 days of the decision; a business location is processed within 2 working days, without the tax authority's opinion.
- [Terminating a household business in Vietnam (2026): procedure, tax, deadlines](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/cham-dut-hoat-dong-ho-kinh-doanh.html): A household business pays all its debts, including tax debts, then within 5 working days files a termination notice with the commune-level registration office; it reports actual revenue up to the closing date.
- [Birth registration in 2026: documents, where to file, fees, applying on VNeID](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/dang-ky-khai-sinh.html): Register a birth at the commune People's Committee, free within 60 days. How to apply on VNeID for birth, residence, health insurance and ID card for the child in one go.
- [Certified copies and signatures 2026: where, what to bring, fees](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/chung-thuc-ban-sao.html): Certifying copies from originals and signatures in 2026: at any commune or ward or a notary office, what documents to bring, VND 2,000 per page, same-day result.
- [Criminal record certificate 2026: on VNeID, where to file, fees](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/phieu-ly-lich-tu-phap.html): From 1/7/2026, criminal record certificates are issued by the Police, mainly online via VNeID. Papers, Certificate No. 1 and No. 2, 5 working days, fees.
- [Death registration in 2026: documents, where to file, the 15-day deadline, fees](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/dang-ky-khai-tu.html): Register a death within 15 days at the commune People's Committee of the last residence, free if on time. One filing covers death, residence and funeral allowance.
- [Declaring and dividing an inheritance at a notary office in 2026](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/khai-nhan-phan-chia-di-san-thua-ke.html): Notarising an estate division: the file needed, a 15-day notice at the commune, taxes and fees on inherited houses and land, then registering the transfer in 30 days.
- [Divorce by mutual consent 2026: papers, where to file, court fee](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/ly-hon-thuan-tinh.html): Divorce by mutual consent from 2026: file at the Regional People's Court, papers needed, VND 300,000 fee, about 1 to 2 months, notes on children and property.
- [Filing a civil lawsuit 2026: papers, court fee advance, timeline](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/khoi-kien-vu-an-dan-su.html): Filing a civil lawsuit from 2026: at the Regional People's Court, the papers needed, how the court fee advance is calculated, and deadlines up to acceptance.
- [Getting a certificate of marital status in 2026: where to apply, documents, fees, online](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/xac-nhan-tinh-trang-hon-nhan.html): Issued by the commune People's Committee of your permanent residence within 3 working days, valid for 6 months. You can apply on the Public Service Portal.
- [Getting a passport in 2026: online on VNeID, documents, fees, how many days](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/cap-ho-chieu.html): Apply for a passport at the provincial police or online on VNeID, ready within 8 working days. Fee 200,000 đồng, 400,000 đồng to replace a lost one, some pay 0 đồng.
- [Marriage registration in 2026: documents, where to register, fees, time](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/dang-ky-ket-hon.html): Register at the commune People's Committee where either of you lives, free for citizens in Vietnam, certificate the same day. Marrying a foreigner is also done there.
- [Notarising a house or land sale contract 2026: papers, fees, time](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/cong-chung-hop-dong-mua-ban-nha-dat.html): Notarising a house or land transfer under the Notary Law 2024: where to go, which papers, fees by contract value, how long it takes, and the title transfer.
- [Permanent residence registration in 2026: conditions, documents, fees, applying on VNeID](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/dang-ky-thuong-tru.html): Register permanent residence with the commune police, result within 7 working days. Conditions for your own, a relative's or a rented home; free on VNeID in 2026.
- [Renewing or replacing an ID card in 2026: on VNeID, where to apply, fees, how many days](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/cap-doi-cap-lai-the-can-cuoc.html): Renew the ID card at 14, 25, 40, 60 or when details change; replace it if lost. Apply at the police or on VNeID, 7 working days, fees 50,000 and 70,000 đồng.
- [Replacing a lost driving licence and renewing it in 2026: documents, where to apply, fees, retesting](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/cap-lai-doi-giay-phep-lai-xe.html): Renew or replace a driving licence under Circular 108/2026/TT-BCA: apply on VNeID or at the police, fee 115,000 đồng, no retest if less than 30 days overdue.
- [Setting up a single-member limited liability company in 2026: documents, filing online, fees](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/thanh-lap-cong-ty-tnhh-mot-thanh-vien.html): Setting up a single-member LLC: file online on the National Business Registration Portal, certificate within 3 working days, publication fee 100,000 đồng.
- [Temporary residence registration in 2026: documents, online on VNeID, fees, time limits](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/dang-ky-tam-tru.html): Staying elsewhere 30 days or more requires temporary residence registration with the commune police. Tenant papers, 3 working days, up to 2 years, free on VNeID.
- [Transferring a land certificate after buying a house or land in 2026: documents, steps, time limits](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/sang-ten-so-do-khi-mua-ban.html): Transferring the certificate after a purchase: file within 30 days of the notarised contract with the request, original certificate, contract and tax returns.
- [Unilateral divorce in 2026: documents, where to file, time, court fees](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/ly-hon-don-phuong.html): Unilateral divorce in 2026: file a lawsuit at the regional court where the other spouse lives, court fee 300,000 đồng, usually 4 to 6 months if there is no appeal.
- [What to do if you lose your land certificate? Replacing or renewing a sổ đỏ in 2026](https://tranvienhy.com/en/thu-tuc/cap-lai-so-do-bi-mat.html): Lost certificate: file a request, the commune posts a 15-day notice, the land office cancels the old one and reissues it. Damaged, wrong or adding a spouse: renew it.