A company sign without a phone number can cost VND 10 – 20 million
Nghị định 87/2026/NĐ-CP took effect on 15 May 2026. The mandatory content of a company sign has not changed, but a new decree is typically when inspections step up.
Published 20/08/2026
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Nghị định 87/2026/NĐ-CP, replacing Nghị định 38/2021/NĐ-CP, took effect on 15 May 2026. The mandatory content of a company sign is not itself new, but the issue of a new decree is typically when authorities step up on-site inspections.
In practice, TRÍ TÍN finds that many businesses still have signs without a contact phone number — the single most common fault, and the one most often written up during an inspection.
1. Legal basis
- Nghị định 87/2026/NĐ-CP replaces Nghị định 38/2021/NĐ-CP, effective 15 May 2026.
- The mandatory content of a sign (company name, address, phone number) is unchanged from the previous rules.
2. The most common fault
- The sign does not carry the company's contact phone number.
- This is easy to overlook and the fault most often recorded during an inspection.
3. Penalty
Penalty for businesses
A missing company name, address or phone number on the sign: a fine of VND 10,000,000 to 20,000,000, together with a remedial measure requiring the offending sign to be taken down and remade to specification.
4. Recommendations
- Add the contact phone number to the sign if it is missing.
- Check the company name and address on the sign against the business registration certificate.
- Check signs at every branch and business location.
- Complete the review as early as possible to avoid a penalty during an inspection.
If you would like help with the review or advice on your specific situation, please contact TRÍ TÍN directly.
Legal basis
- Nghị định 87/2026/NĐ-CP (thay thế Nghị định 38/2021/NĐ-CP), hiệu lực từ 15/5/2026
This summary reflects the legislation in force on the date of publication and is provided for general information. Rules may change or be interpreted differently in later guidance. It is not advice for any specific situation — please contact TRÍ TÍN before applying it to your own filings.
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