The Science and Technology Enterprise Certificate is a step that affirms the capacity for innovation and the application of research results in production and business. This is not just an administrative procedure, but also a “ticket” that helps enterprises access a range of preferential policies on tax, capital, and land issued by the State. In the context of Vietnam's encouragement of knowledge and technology-based economic development, being recognized as an STI enterprise (STI enterprise) brings significant advantages in competition and sustainable development.
Introduction to the Science and Technology Enterprise Certificate
Certificate of Science and Technology Enterprise is a document by Department of Science and Technology level. This document certifies that the business has ability to generate or apply scientific research results for production and business. This is the key to helping businesses benefit. tax, capital, and land incentives according to Decree No. 13/2019/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 268/2025/NĐ-CP.
Benefits of being granted a science and technology enterprise certificate
When issued Certificate of Science and Technology Enterprise, the business will enjoy many special benefits.
See more: Registering Innovative Businesses in Da Nang
Tax incentives
- Exemption or reduction of corporate income tax within the specified period.
- Exempt from import duties for machinery, equipment, and materials for research and development.
Land and credit incentives
- Exempt or reduce land and water rental fees for research activities.
- Allowed preferential loan from the National Science and Technology Development Fund, the Technology Innovation Fund.
Priorities in the support program
- Participate in the trade promotion program, innovation.
- Supported technology transfer and commercialization of science and technology products.
Requirements and application documents for registering a science and technology enterprise certificate
The basic conditions for registering a science and technology enterprise include:
- A business established under Enterprise Law
- There are recognized scientific or technological research results.
- Evidence of scientific and technological achievements (patents, utility models, software, technology, etc.).
- There is a feasible business plan for producing and marketing science and technology products.
- For businesses operating for more than 5 years, revenue from products developed from the results of science and technology must account for at least 30% of total revenue. in one of the last three years.
The registration file includes
- Application for issuance of a certificate of science and technology enterprise (Form 01 – Decree 13/2019/NĐ-CP).
- Documents proving scientific and technological achievements.
- Production and business plan for science and technology products.
- Financial statements (for businesses over 5 years old).
- Legal documents of the business (Business registration certificate, articles of association, etc.).
Process and time required for processing applications
Procedure for registering a science and technology enterprise
- Step 1: Submit your application at Department of Science and Technology where the business is headquartered.
- Step 2: The department receives, verifies validity, and requests additional information if necessary.
- Step 3: The expert committee reviews the application.
- Step 4: Issue certificates to science and technology enterprises and publish them on the information portal.
Processing time
- From 10 to 15 business days since the file became valid.
- After issuance, the Department shall publish the information within 5 days.
Services for obtaining a science and technology enterprise certificate at Fundgo Law
Advantages of Fundgo Law
- Professional: The experienced consulting team works directly with regulatory agencies.
- Effectiveness: Optimize your application, shorten the review time.
- In fact: Fundgo Law has provided support 7 out of 10 of the first innovative enterprises in Da Nang recognized as a science and technology enterprise.
Full-service process
- Assess business conditions.
- Draft and finalize the documentation.
- Representative working with the Department of Science and Technology.
- Receive and deliver the Certificate on-site.
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