Comprehensive service for applying for a social network license in Long Phan

Article overview

Applying for a social network license opens up new business opportunities in the technology sector in Vietnam. This process requires an understanding of legal regulations and administrative processes. The full social network license application service at Long Phan will support customers throughout the entire process, from preparing documents to completing procedures. Let’s learn about this process in detail and how Long Phan can support customers.

Process for applying for a social network license
Process for applying for a social network license

Rights and obligations of organizations and businesses establishing social networks

Pursuant to Article 25 of Decree 72/2013/ND-CP, organizations and businesses establishing social networks have the rights and obligations as follows:

  • Providing public social networking services, except prohibited services.
  • Publicize the service usage agreement.
  • Protect users’ personal information and inform about rights and risks.
  • Ensure users have control over personal information.
  • Do not provide information that violates the law.
  • Cooperate with state agencies to remove violating information.
  • Provide crime-related information upon request.
  • Set up at least 01 server in Vietnam for management and testing.
  • Register and manage user personal information according to regulations.
  • Report and submit to inspection from state agencies.
Note the rights and obligations when businesses set up social networks
Note the rights and obligations when businesses set up social networks

Implementation procedures

Prepared documents

An application for a license to establish a social network should include the following documents:

  • Application for a license to establish a social network according to Model number 25 in Appendix I of Decree 27/2018/ND-CP.
  • Valid copy: Including Business Registration Certificate, Investment Certificate, Establishment Decision or Operation Charter, must be suitable for the information field on social networks.
  • Operational plan: Signed and stamped by the leader, including content on type of service, scope of operations, personnel organization, information management and server location in Vietnam.
  • Service provision agreement: Must clearly stipulate prohibited content, rights, and responsibilities of users and organizations, mechanisms for handling violations, risks when using the service, and policies to protect personal information.
  • If the applicant is not the legal representative of the business, a written authorization is required for the person to submit the application and receive the results.

CSPL: Article 23 of Decree 72/2013/ND-CP (supplemented by Clause 12, Article 1 of Decree 27/2018/ND-CP).

Implementation steps

The process of applying for a license to establish a social network includes the following main steps:

Step 1: Submit application

The application for a license is sent to the Department of Radio, Television and Electronic Information (under the Ministry of Information and Communications). Customers can choose the following application submission methods:

  • Submit directly to the agency;
  • Submit postal and telecommunications clearance;
  • Submit online via the Internet.

Step 2: After receiving valid documents, within 30 days:

  • The Ministry of Information and Communications reviews and grants a license if the application meets the conditions;
  • In case of refusal to grant a license, the Ministry of Information and Communications will send a written response, clearly stating the reason for the refusal.

Legal basis: Article 23 of Decree 72/2013/ND-CP (added in Clause 14, Article 1 of Decree 27/2018/ND-CP).

Benefits when using our social network licensing package service

When using Long Phan’s social network licensing package service, we will bring many practical benefits to customers, including:

  • Save time: We take care of the entire process from preparing documents to submitting applications, helping customers save time and effort.
  • High expertise: With a team of experienced consultants, we will help customers complete procedures professionally, ensuring documents are completed accurately and completely.
  • Minimize legal risks: With a deep understanding of legal regulations, we help customers avoid errors that can lead to license refusal or legal problems.
  • Comprehensive support service: We provide services from consulting to monitoring the approval process, ensuring customers are always updated with timely information.
  • After-sales policy: At Long Phan, we also provide other services from managing and operating social networks after licensing, to ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
Benefits when businesses use services at Long Phan
Benefits when businesses use services at Long Phan

Content of consulting and support services for applying for social network licenses at Long Phan

With a team of experts with many years of experience, Long Phan will analyze the customer’s specific situation to come up with the most suitable route. Services at Long Phan include:

  • Consulting on regulations and conditions to be granted a License to establish a social network.
  • Support customers in preparing and completing license applications.
  • Consulting and supporting the development of operational plans for social networks, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and meeting the requirements of licensing agencies.
  • Representing customers in contacting and working with state agencies.
  • Support customers in handling problems that arise during the license application process.
  • Closely monitor application processing progress and promptly provide any additional information if requested.
  • Consulting on compliance with legal regulations during the operation of social networks.
  • Support and advice on procedures for amending, supplementing, and extending licenses as required.
  • Delivery and receipt of documents at home in the city. Ho Chi Minh.

Applying for a social network license is an important step for customers to develop their businesses in this potential technology field. With Long Phan’s full service, customers will save time, and effort and ensure compliance with all legal regulations. Please contact Long Phan immediately via hotline 0906735386 for detailed advice and to start your social network business journey.