Is your business ready for the 2026 software copyright inspection?
Under Official Dispatch 38/CĐ-TTg dated 05/05/2026 from the Prime Minister on combating intellectual property violations; the software inspection campaign at businesses was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism from 07/05/2026. Decree 341/2025 imposes fines of 10–500 million VND depending on severity; Article 225 of the Penal Code may impose corporate criminal liability.
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Dzo compliance audit — 5 steps
Current-state survey
Automated full-estate scan
Detailed compliance report
Recommended remediation plan
"Dzo Verified" certificate issued
7-step compliance checklist 2026
A guide for businesses to self-assess before inspectors arrive — covering every step for reviewing licenses, supporting documents, and legal records.
- ✓ License inventory template by department
- ✓ List of documents to prepare
- ✓ Process for handling discovered license gaps
3 audit packages by scale
Price includes detailed report + certificate. VAT invoice available.
Basic
Under 50 machines
- ✓ Remote scan of all machines
- ✓ Compliance report (PDF)
- ✓ License gap analysis
- ✓ Dzo Verified certificate
Professional
50–200 machines
- ✓ Everything in Basic
- ✓ Onsite scan + IT interview
- ✓ Budget-aligned remediation roadmap
- ✓ Legal documentation ready for inspection
Enterprise
200+ machines
- ✓ Everything in Professional
- ✓ Multi-branch / multi-site coverage
- ✓ 12-month Compliance Watch
- ✓ Dedicated support contact (SLA)
Frequently asked questions about software copyright inspection
What do inspectors check when they visit my business?
Inspectors typically review the number of purchased licenses versus machines actually installed, proof-of-purchase documents for licensed software, and the company's software usage records.
What are the exact fines?
Under Decree 341/2025, administrative fines range from 10 to 500 million VND depending on severity. In serious cases, corporate criminal liability may be pursued under Article 225 of the Penal Code.
We are using cracked software. How can we regularise quickly?
Dzo audits your current state, identifies the exact number of missing licenses, and proposes a remediation roadmap to purchase genuine licenses with VAT invoices — typically completed within 1–2 weeks.
Will the Dzo audit disrupt our operations?
No. The scanning process can be performed remotely or onsite outside business hours, with no impact on daily operations.
What legal standing does the audit report carry?
The audit report, together with license purchase records, forms a compliance file that your business can present to inspectors to demonstrate good faith and ongoing adherence.
References
- BSA Global Software Survey 2018 (2017 data) — vietnamplus.vn
- Decree 341/2025/NĐ-CP on administrative sanctions for copyright infringement, effective 15/02/2026. Individual maximum 250 million VND, organisation maximum 500 million VND — vanban.chinhphu.vn
- Article 225, Penal Code 2015 (amended 2017) — applicable to commercial legal entities: fines of 300 million – 3 billion VND or suspension of operations — thuvienphapluat.vn
- Official Dispatch 38/CĐ-TTg dated 05/05/2026 — vanban.chinhphu.vn · Enforcement campaign 07/05–30/05/2026 — baochinhphu.vn
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