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New legal framework for Vietnamese businesses investing in Northern Australia

Decree 103/2026/ND-CP and Circular 38/2026/TT-BTC have created a clearer legal framework for outbound investment.
For Vietnamese businesses interested in the Northern Australia market, this provides an important basis for preparing documents,
capital plans, and a project implementation roadmap.

NEW LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR OUTBOUND INVESTMENT 2026

Key points for Vietnamese businesses investing in Northern Australia

Decree 103/2026/ND-CP

Regulations on outbound investment

Issued: 31/03/2026

Circular 38/2026/TT-BTC

Regulations on templates for documents and reports

Effective: 15/04/2026

1. Scope of application

  • Applies to Vietnamese investors making outbound investments for business purposes
  • Includes enterprises, cooperatives, household businesses, individuals, and related organizations

2. Notable new points

  • Documents may be submitted directly, online, or via public postal service
  • Electronic copies of the dossier are recognized
  • Clearer rules on checking validity and supplementing dossiers
  • Standardized templates for documents and reports for all procedures

3. Key thresholds

  1. Under VND 7 billion and not in a conditional business sector:
    Usually no need to apply for an Outbound Investment Registration Certificate
  2. From VND 7 billion and above:
    Subject to issuance of an Outbound Investment Registration Certificate
  3. From VND 1,600 billion and above:
    The Ministry of Finance reports to the Prime Minister for approval before issuance

4. Implications for businesses investing in Northern Australia

  • Easier dossier preparation
  • More convenient capital transfer and reporting planning
  • Greater transparency, lower procedural risk
  • Suitable for projects in agriculture, processing,
    logistics, supporting industries, and services

Recommendation by NTVBC

Businesses should review early:
capital scale, investment form, legal documents,
capital transfer plan, and reporting obligations
before implementing a project in Northern Australia.

Source:
Decree 103/2026/ND-CP and Circular 38/2026/TT-BTC

1. Key new points

The new legal framework makes it easier for businesses
to carry out outbound investment procedures.

Dossiers may now be submitted directly, online,
or via public postal service.
Electronic copies are recognized and templates
for documents and reports are more standardized.

2. Important thresholds

  • Under VND 7 billion and not in a
    conditional investment sector:
    usually no need to apply for an
    Outbound Investment Registration Certificate.
  • From VND 7 billion and above:
    subject to issuance of an
    Outbound Investment Registration Certificate.
  • From VND 1,600 billion and above:
    Ministry of Finance reports to the Prime Minister
    before approval.

3. Implications for businesses investing in Northern Australia

The regulations are useful for Vietnamese enterprises
interested in agriculture, processing, logistics,
supporting industries, and services.

Standardized dossiers and procedures help improve
preparation for legal matters, capital transfer,
and reporting obligations.

4. Recommendation by NTVBC

Businesses should review:
investment scale, investment form,
funding source, legal documents,
capital transfer plans, and reporting obligations.

NTVBC can support by providing information
and initial guidance for Vietnamese enterprises
interested in investing in Northern Australia.