Circular No. 04/2016/TT-BKHĐT stipulates the forms and templates of documents to be used in the registration of social enterprises according to Decree No. 96/2015/NĐ-CP dated October 19, 2015 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Enterprise Law.

Circular No. 04/2016/TT-BKHĐT stipulates the forms and templates of documents to be used in the registration of social enterprises according to Decree No. 96/2015/NĐ-CP. This document applies to enterprises, agencies, and organizations related to the registration of social enterprises.

Document No.04/2016/TT-BKHĐT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byNguyễn Chí Dũng — Bộ trưởng
Updated17/06/2026
SectorInvestment Planning
FieldEstablishment and Operation of Enterprises
Issued date17/05/2016
Effective date01/07/2016
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 04/2016/TT-BKHĐT stipulates the forms and templates of documents to be used in the registration of social enterprises according to Decree No. 96/2015/NĐ-CP. This document applies to enterprises, agencies, and organizations related to the registration of social enterprises.

Scope of application

Enterprises, agencies, organizations, and individuals specified in Clause 2, Article 1 of Decree No. 96/2015/NĐ-CP

Key points

  • Social enterprises must use the forms prescribed in this Circular when carrying out procedures for registering a business.
  • The forms include: Commitment to implement social and environmental goals; Notice of change in commitment content; Notice of termination of commitment; Notice of receipt of aid and sponsorship; Report on assessment of social and environmental impact.
  • This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2016.
  • Agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned must comply with the forms prescribed in this Circular when registering a social enterprise.
  • Any difficulties encountered during implementation should be reported to the Ministry of Planning and Investment for guidance.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To help social enterprises comply with legal regulations when registering.
  • To facilitate the management agency in monitoring the activities of social enterprises.
  • It may impose additional time and cost burdens on enterprises when preparing the forms as required.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2016.

What forms are included in this Circular?

They include: Commitment to implement social and environmental goals; Notice of change in commitment content; Notice of termination of commitment; Notice of receipt of aid and sponsorship; Report on assessment of social and environmental impact.

If there are difficulties in implementing this Circular, what should be done?

Difficulties should be reported to the Ministry of Planning and Investment for guidance.

Full text

MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND INVESTMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 04/2016/TT-BKHĐT
Hanoi, May 17, 2016

CIRCULAR

Regulations on forms of documents to be used in registering social enterprises pursuant to Decree No. 96/2015/NĐ-CP dated October 19, 2015 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Enterprise Law.

Pursuant to the Enterprise Law No. 68/2014/QH13 dated November 26, 2014;

Pursuant to Decree No. 96/2015/NĐ-CP dated October 19, 2015 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Enterprise Law;

Pursuant to Decree No. 116/2008/ND-CP dated November 14, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Planning and Investment;

At the request of the Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management;

The Minister of Planning and Investment issues this Circular regulating forms of documents to be used in registering social enterprises pursuant to Decree No. 96/2015/NĐ-CP dated October 19, 2015 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Enterprise Law.

Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicability

1. This Circular details the forms to implement registration procedures for social enterprises pursuant to Decree No. 96/2015/NĐ-CP dated October 19, 2015 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Enterprise Law (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 96/2015/NĐ-CP).

2. This Circular applies to enterprises, agencies, organizations, and individuals specified in Clause 2, Article 1 of Decree No. 96/2015/NĐ-CP.

Article 2. Forms for implementing registration procedures for social enterprises

The following forms are attached to this Circular:

a) Form 1: Commitment to implement social and environmental goals;

b) Form 2: Notice of change in the content of the Commitment to implement social and environmental goals;

c) Form 3: Notice of termination of the Commitment to implement social and environmental goals;

d) Form 4: Notice of receipt of aid and sponsorship;

e) Form 5: Notice of change in the content of receipt of aid and sponsorship;

f) Form 6: Report on assessment of social and environmental impact.

Article 3. Implementation Organization

1. This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2016.

2. During the implementation of this Circular, if there are any difficulties, relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals shall promptly reflect them to the Ministry of Planning and Investment for further guidance.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Chi Dung

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