Is VNeID Registration Mandatory for FDI Companies with Foreign Legal Representatives?

By KMC Consulting Company Limited

On June 25, 2024, the Vietnamese Government issued Decree No. 69/2024/NĐ-CP, providing regulations on electronic identification and authentication. This decree establishes the legal framework for the registration and use of electronic identification accounts (VNeID) for both domestic and foreign individuals and organizations residing or operating in Vietnam.

A key concern arising from this decree, especially for foreign-invested enterprises (FDI), is:
“Is VNeID registration mandatory if the company’s legal representative is a foreign national?”

In this article, KMC analyzes the legal requirements and provides guidance to help your business comply effectively.

KMC Companies with a foreign legal representative

Is VNeID registration mandatory for FDI companies with foreign legal representatives?

The answer is: Yes.

According to Article 2 of Decree 69/2024/NĐ-CP, the scope of application includes:

“Vietnamese organizations and individuals, and foreign organizations and individuals residing or operating within Vietnamese territory who participate in or are related to electronic identification, authentication, or e-ID activities.”

Therefore, FDI companies with foreign legal representatives fall within the scope and are required to register and use VNeID in accordance with the law.

Conditions for registering VNeID for FDI companies

As per Article 12 of the Decree, the following conditions must be met:

  • The legal representative must hold a Level 2 electronic ID account to log in to the VNeID app and submit the registration request on behalf of the organization.
  • If the company has multiple legal representatives, the registration must be agreed upon by all of them.

How foreign legal representatives can obtain a Level 2 VNeID account

According to Article 11, the procedure is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the Immigration Department (under the Ministry of Public Security or provincial-level Police) and submit:

  • A valid passport or travel document;
  • Application form TK01 as per Decree 69/2024/NĐ-CP;
  • Registered phone number or email (if available);
  • Other personal information to be integrated into the VNeID system.

Step 2: Receive registration results via:

  • The VNeID app;

  • Registered email;

  • Verified phone number.

Step-by-step guide: VNeID registration for FDI companies

Foreign legal representatives (or authorized persons) can follow these steps:

  1. Log into the VNeID app using the Level 2 account and choose “Organization ID.”
  2. On the switch account screen, select “Register Organization ID.”
  3. Enter the passcode to authenticate.
  4. On the Organization ID screen, select the declarant:
    • The legal representative (if they already hold a Level 2 account);
    • Or the authorized person (if the legal rep has delegated authority).
  5. Enter required organization information.
  6. Review and confirm the details, then submit the request.
  7. Enter the passcode again to complete authentication.
  8. Registration results will be sent via the “Notification” section in the app.

What businesses should keep in mind

According to the decree, starting from July 1, 2025, VNeID will become a mandatory element in electronic administrative transactions. Late registration may disrupt access to essential administrative services.

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