Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BTC abolishes Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC dated March 20, 2003 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the adjustment of increased and decreased registered capital and management of treasury shares in joint-stock companies.

Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BTC abolishes Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC of the Ministry of Finance on guiding the adjustment of increased and decreased registered capital and management of treasury shares in joint-stock companies. This document shall take effect from December 15, 2025.

Document No.96/2025/TT-BTC
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byCao Anh Tuấn — Thứ trưởng
Updated12/06/2026
Issued date24/10/2025
Effective date15/12/2025
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BTC abolishes Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC of the Ministry of Finance on guiding the adjustment of increased and decreased registered capital and management of treasury shares in joint-stock companies. This document shall take effect from December 15, 2025.

Scope of application

Joint-stock companies

Key points

  • Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC of the Ministry of Finance is entirely abolished (Article 1).
  • This Circular takes effect from December 15, 2025 (Article 2).
  • The provisions regarding the adjustment of increased and decreased registered capital and management of treasury shares in joint-stock companies are no longer specifically guided by Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC.
  • The management of issues related to registered capital and treasury shares will comply with the general regulations of the Enterprise Law, Securities Law, and other current laws and legal documents.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Joint-stock companies are no longer required to follow specific guidelines on the adjustment of registered capital and management of treasury shares from Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC.
  • The abolition of this Circular may create greater flexibility in managing registered capital and treasury shares, but it also requires companies to strictly adhere to current legal regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which Circular does Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BTC abolish?

Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BTC abolishes Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC of the Ministry of Finance.

What must joint-stock companies do after Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC is abolished?

After Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC is abolished, joint-stock companies must comply with general regulations on registered capital and management of treasury shares according to the Enterprise Law, Securities Law, and other current laws and legal documents.

When does Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BTC take effect?

Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BTC takes effect from December 15, 2025.

What specific regulations about registered capital and treasury shares in joint-stock companies apply after Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC is abolished?

After Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC is abolished, specific regulations about registered capital and treasury shares in joint-stock companies will comply with the Enterprise Law, Securities Law, and other current laws and legal documents.

What impact does Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BTC have on the operations of joint-stock companies?

Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BTC abolishes Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC, creating greater flexibility in managing registered capital and treasury shares but also requiring companies to strictly adhere to current legal regulations.

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BFINANCIAL AFFAIRS
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 96/2025/TT-BTC

Hanoi, October 24, 2025

 CIRCULAR

ABOLISHING THE CIRCULAR NO. 19/2003/TT-BTC OF MINISTRY OF FINANCE GUIDING THE ADJUSTMENT OF INCREASE AND DECREASE OF REGISTERED CAPITAL AND MANAGEMENT OF TREASURY SHARES IN JOINT STOCK COMPANIES ON MARCH 20, 2003

On the basis of Accounting Law November 20, 2015;

On the basis of Securities Law November 26, 2019;

On the basis of Enterprise Law June 17, 2020 (amended and supplemented by certain articles of Law No. 03/2022/QH15 January 11, 2022 and Law No. 76/2025/QH15 June 17, 2025);

On the basis of Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Securities Law, Accounting Law, Independent Auditing Law, State Budget Law, Management and Use of Public Assets Law, Tax Administration Law, Personal Income Tax Law, National Reserve Law, Administrative Violation Handling Law November 29, 2024;

On the basis of Law on Enacting Legal Regulatory Documents February 19, 2025 (amended and supplemented by certain articles of Law No. 76/2025/QH15 June 17, 2025);

Decree No. Decision No. 78/2025/NĐ-CP April 1, 2025 of the Government detailing certain provisions and measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Law on Enactment of Legal Documents Law on Enacting Legal Regulatory Documents (amended and supplemented by certain articles of Decree No. 187/2025/NĐ-CP July 1, 2025 of the Government);

Decree No. Decision No. February 24, 2025 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 166/2025/NĐ-CP June 30, 2025 of the Government);

At the proposal of the Director of the State-Owned Enterprises Development Department;

The Minister of Finance issues this Circular to abolish Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC March 20, 2003 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the adjustment of increase and decrease of registered capital and management of treasury shares in joint stock companies as follows:

Article 1. Abolish the entire Circular

Abolish entirely Circular No. 19/2003/TT-BTC dated March 20, 2003 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the adjustment of increase and decrease of registered capital and management of treasury shares in joint stock companies.

Article 2. Implementation clause

This Circular takes effect from December 15, 2025./. 

Place ofReceipt:
- Central Party Committee Secretariat;
- Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers;
- Central Party Office and Party Committees;
- General Secretary's Office;
- National Assembly's Office;
- Office of the National Assembly;
- President's Office;
- Supreme People's Procuracy;
- Supreme People's Court;
- State Audit Office;
- Central Agencies of Mass Organizations;
- Ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, and government agencies;
- Provincial People's Councils and People's Committees under central jurisdiction;
- Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee;
- Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
- Department of Legal Documents Inspection and Administrative Violation Handling, Ministry of Justice;
- Units under the Ministry of Finance;
- Official Gazette;
- Government Electronic Portal;
- Ministry of Finance Portal;
- To be filed: VT, SOE Department (80b).

Deputy DirectorPRIME MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Cao Anh Tuấn

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