Business lines of science and technology organizations must align with their registered science and technology certificate
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Based on:Nghị định số 262/2025/NĐ-CP ngày 14/10/2025 (Điều 9, khoản 3, điểm a) - Ministry of Finance
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The Ministry of Finance confirms that under Article 9(3)(a) of Decree No. 262/2025/ND-CP dated 14 October 2025, the business lines of a science and technology (S&T) organization must align with the fields of activity stated in its S&T organization registration certificate issued by a competent authority. This means S&T organizations may not freely register business lines that fall outside the scope of their issued S&T certificate. Local business registration authorities have the power to reject non-conforming business lines. The rule is intended to ensure consistency between actual business activities and the stated purpose for which the S&T organization was established.
Business Registration for Science and Technology Organizations
Source: Ministry of Finance response Legal basis: Decree No. 262/2025/ND-CP dated 14 October 2025
Rule
Per Article 9(3)(a) of Decree No. 262/2025/ND-CP dated 14 October 2025, detailing certain articles of the Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation:
The business lines of a science and technology organization must align with the fields of activity stated in the science and technology organization registration certificate issued by a competent authority.
Practical Implications
- S&T organizations cannot register business lines outside the scope of their S&T registration certificate
- The business registration authority (provincial People's Committee/Department of Planning and Investment) may refuse to confirm non-conforming business lines
- To expand into new lines, the organization must first apply to amend its S&T registration certificate
Note for Businesses
S&T organizations that have already registered non-conforming business lines should review their registrations and arrange to bring them into compliance to avoid legal risk.