Veiledning for registrering av enkeltpersonforetak: Prosess, dokumenter og ting du trenger å vite

For individuals or small household businesses, registering a household business is an important legal step to operate legally, declare taxes correctly, and avoid future risks.

In reality, the procedure for registering a household business is not complicated, the processing time is fast, and the cost is low. However, many people still get confused because they are not clear about the submission methods, document components, and procedures.

The article below will help you master the entire process.

Current Forms of Household Business Registration

Business owners can choose one of the following three forms:

In-Person Registration

• Submit documents directly at the commune-level business registration office
• Processing time: Within 03 working days from the date of receipt of documents
• Fee: Decided by the provincial People's Council

Online Registration

• Perform on the Household Business Registration Information System
• Processing time: 03 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents
• Pay fees through the online payment service on the National Public Service Portal

Registration via Postal Service

• Send documents by post
• Processing time: 03 working days from the date the agency receives the documents

Important note: The registration fee for household businesses is non-refundable if the application is not approved.

Components of Household Business Registration Documents

Basic Documents

• Application for household business registration (according to the prescribed form: Mus1-Pl2.doc)
• Copy of the registrant's personal identification document (valid ID card or citizen ID card)

Cases of Household Businesses Registered by Multiple Family Members

• Copy of the authorization document from family members to one person to act as the household business owner
• This document must be notarized or certified

Cases of Authorization for Registration Procedures

Authorization to an Individual

• Power of attorney (not required to be notarized or certified)

Authorization to a Service Organization

• Copy of the service provision contract
• Letter of introduction for the individual directly handling the procedures

Authorization via Postal Service

• Copy of the postal dispatch form from the postal unit
• Signed by the household business owner and the postal employee

Procedure for Household Business Registration

In-Person or Postal Registration

1. Submit documents at the commune-level business registration office where the headquarters is located
2. Receive the acknowledgment of receipt and the appointment for result notification
3. Within 03 working days:
   • If the documents are valid: Issue the Household Business Registration Certificate and send information to the tax authority
   • If the documents are invalid: Notify in writing, stating the reasons and requesting supplements

Online Registration via Electronic Information

1. Log in to the household business registration information system using an electronic identity account
2. Fill in information, upload electronic documents, digitally sign, and pay fees
3. Receive the electronic acknowledgment of receipt
4. The business registration authority processes and responds with the results through the system

Conditions for Receiving a Household Business Registration Certificate

A household business will be granted registration when it meets all the following conditions:

• Legal business lines: Not included in the list of prohibited business investments
• Household business name: Established according to regulations
• Valid documents: Complete, accurate, and in the correct format
• Fees: Fully paid according to regulations

For online submissions, in addition to the above conditions, it is also required to:

• Have complete electronic copies corresponding to paper documents
• Declared information matches between the submitted documents and the system
• Documents are authenticated with valid digital signatures

Read more: In 2026, Will Household Businesses Declare Taxes Monthly or Quarterly?

Conclusion

Registering a household business is a mandatory first step if you want to operate legally, transparently, and facilitate future tax declarations.

The procedures have now been simplified, the processing time is fast, and it can be done in person, online, or via postal service. The most important thing is to prepare the correct documents and understand the process to avoid multiple trips and revisions.