Businesses reviewing Bkav CA digital signature pricing need to look at the total amount payable, not just the subscription fee. The pricing page, marked as effective from July 1, 2025, adds VND 540,000 for a Token device to the 1-year and 2-year business plans; the 3-year plan already includes the device in its price.
This difference directly affects the initial budget. However, a longer term is only suitable when the business has a steady need for the service and has checked that it meets its work requirements.
Total costs of the three business plans
According to the Bkav CA digital signature price list for businesses, the prices below include VAT:
Item | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|
Subscription fee | VND 1,252,800 | VND 2,154,600 | VND 3,056,400 |
Token device | VND 540,000 | VND 540,000 | Included |
Total amount payable | VND 1,792,800 | VND 2,694,600 | VND 3,056,400 |
The pricing page lists uses such as filing tax returns, making electronic tax payments, submitting customs declarations, handling electronic social insurance procedures, and signing electronic invoices. This is the advertised scope of the service, not a substitute for confirming that it works with the business's specific software.
The amounts above reflect the published price list, which states a clear effective date. Before placing an order, businesses should reconfirm the quote, the conditions for receiving the device, and the total amount on the order.
The 3-year plan has a lower average cost
Dividing the total amount payable by the term gives average costs of VND 1,792,800, VND 1,347,300, and VND 1,018,800 per year, respectively. This is only a calculation for comparison, not an annual payment schedule.
According to the published price list, the 3-year plan costs VND 361,800 more than the 2-year plan. This small difference may make the longer term worth considering, but the business still has to pay a larger total amount upfront.
This calculation should not be used to determine savings from successive renewals. Renewal prices, the conditions for reusing a Token, and prices for new purchases need to be compared separately.
Choose the right customer category before comparing prices
The price list also distinguishes between individuals, individuals affiliated with a business or organization, and household businesses. A lower-priced plan is therefore not necessarily suitable for a business's transactions.
Before requesting a quote, identify the entity or individual whose name will appear on the digital certificate and the operations that require signing. If several people are involved in approvals, clarify who is authorized to use the digital signature rather than treating the device as a shared USB drive.
Three points to confirm before buying
Compatibility: Check compatibility with the invoicing software, accounting software, or transaction portal you currently use; do not assume every system is compatible.
Technical support: Ask about support channels, support hours, and how signing failures are handled. The principles in how to read an SLA before subscribing to business software also help clarify service commitments.
Internal operations: Assign someone to manage the Token, protect the PIN, and track the expiration date. When implementing ERP for a business, include signing and approval steps in the workflow from the outset.
Conclusion
Bkav CA pricing shows that device fees can significantly change how plans compare. Businesses should choose based on total cost, expected duration of use, and operational requirements, then confirm the quote before paying.
Frequently asked questions
Does the total amount payable in the price list include VAT?
The supplied price list states that the total amount payable includes VAT. When you receive an actual quote, check this again and ask whether there are any additional charges beyond the total.
If I already have a Token, can the device fee be waived when buying a new plan?
This cannot be determined from this price list. You need to provide details of your existing device and ask the provider to confirm whether it can be reused, along with a quote for your specific case.
Can prices for new purchases be used to estimate renewal costs?
Do not assume the two prices are the same. The source page has a separate section on renewals and reissuance, but the supplied content does not give detailed fees for those cases.
What should businesses prepare for a compatibility check?
List the software names, versions currently in use, and operations that require signing. Send the list to the digital signature provider and the software vendor to confirm connection methods, installation requirements, and a testing plan.