The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is now required to appraise and issue high-tech enterprise certificates within 15 working days of receiving a complete application, effectively halving the previous 30-day limit.
This is one of the key changes introduced in Prime Ministerial Decision No. 02/2026/QD-TTg (Decision 02), recently signed by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.
The Decision aims to amend and supplement several previous regulations to streamline and simplify administrative procedures for business activities under the state management of the ministry.
Specifically, Decision 02 adjusts Articles 3, 4, and 6 of Decision No. 30/2018/QD-TTg regarding the certification of goods intended for technology incubation; or science and technology enterprise incubation; or technological innovation, as well as specialized transport vehicles within investment project production lines.
Previously, organizations and individuals were required to submit applications either in person or by mail to Provincial People's Committees, the MoST, or a relevant project management ministry. Under the new regulations, applicants can now also submit their dossiers online via the National Public Service Portal.
In addition to expanding submission methods, the new Decision significantly shortens processing times for various other procedures.
The timeframe for competent authorities to respond regarding the certification of goods used for technology and science enterprise incubation has been reduced from 10 days to 7 days. In cases where an appraisal council is required, the timeframe is cut from 20 days to 15 days.
Regarding the import of second-hand machinery and equipment under special cases (as per Decision 18/2019/QD-TTg), ministries, ministerial-level agencies, and experts must now provide their professional opinions within 5 working days of receiving a request from the MoST—down from the previous 10-day requirement.
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