From September 5, 2026, Decision 2040/QD-BCT dated August 14, 2026, of the Ministry of Industry and Trade will take effect, announcing new and amended administrative procedures in the field of import and export. In particular, the procedure for granting a re-export business license has several points that businesses need to be aware of.
Processing time
The competent authority will process the application within 05 working days from the date of receipt of a complete and valid application.
If the application is incomplete or does not comply with regulations, within 3 working days from the date of receipt, the processing agency will send a written request to the business to complete the application.
Application for a Re-export Business License
Businesses should prepare one set of documents in Vietnamese, including:
- Application for a re-export business license using Form No. 06.
- Purchase and sales contracts signed with foreign traders.
- Report on the implementation status of the issued license using Form BC02, if applicable.
Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Vietnamese and authenticated according to regulations.
Three methods of submitting applications.
Merchants have the following options:
- Submit online through the National Public Service Portal, the National Single Window Portal, or the public service portal of the licensing authority.
- Submit directly at the One-Stop Service Department.
- Send via postal service.
Processing agency and fees
The provincial People's Committee is the agency responsible for handling the procedures.
The result is either a business license for re-export or a refusal letter. The procedure is free of charge.
Conditions that businesses need to be aware of.
One important point to note: economic organizations with foreign investment capital are not allowed to engage in the business of re-exporting goods.
The legal basis for the procedure includes the Commercial Law, the Law on Foreign Trade Management, and Decree 292/2026/ND-CP. Decree 292/2026/ND-CP takes effect from September 5, 2026.
What preparations do businesses need to make?
Before the regulations come into effect, businesses engaged in transit trade should:
Review conditions → Prepare documents → Check contract → Proactively carry out procedures.
Early preparation helps minimize documentation omissions and reduce the risk of delays in the transaction process.
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