Instructions on procedures for applying for a license to operate the printing industry

Article overview

Issue a license to operate the printing industry This is a mandatory procedure when wanting to participate in the printing industry in Vietnam. This process ensures that printing facilities fully meet the requirements for printing equipment, production premises, security and order, and environmental protection. Using consulting and support services will help customers understand details about the conditions and procedures for applying for a license to operate the printing industry.

Procedures for applying for a License to operate the printing industry
Procedures for applying for a License to operate the printing industry

Conditions for applying for a license to operate the printing industry

To be granted a License to operate the printing industry, businesses need to meet the following conditions:

  • Have appropriate equipment to perform one or more stages of prepress, printing, and post-printing processing according to the needs and operational capabilities of the printing facility and in accordance with the content of the application for a printing license or document. Declare registration of printing facility operations
  • Have a legal premises to carry out prepress, printing, post-printing processing outside residential areas, except for printing establishments that only use laser printing technology and equipment, inkjet printing with sizes from A0 or less and Printing facility is a household that operates manual screen (silk) printing
  • The owner is a Vietnamese organization or individual and the head is a Vietnamese citizen, legally residing in Vietnam, and has full civil capacity;

Reference content: Article 11 of Decree 60/2014/ND-CP, Clause 4, Article 1, Decree 25/2018/ND-CP.

Operating conditions in the printing industry
Operating conditions in the printing industry

Competent authority to grant license to operate the printing industry

The granting of a license to operate the printing industry is decentralized as follows:

The Ministry of Information and Communications is the competent authority to issue printing licenses to printing establishments belonging to central agencies and organizations. These are large-scale printing units, serving national-level printing activities.

For other printing establishments under the jurisdiction of the Provincial People’s Committee

This decentralization helps create an effective management system, ensuring uniformity in printing industry management nationwide and creating favorable conditions for local printing establishments in the process of applying for licenses.

Procedures for applying for a License to operate the printing industry

Profile components

An application for a license to operate the printing industry must include the following documents:

  • Application for a printing license according to the prescribed form;
  • Certified copy or copy with original for comparison of one of the following types of business registration certificate, enterprise registration certificate, investment certificate, tax registration certificate, establishment decision establish printing facilities for public non-business printing establishments;
  • Resume of the head of the establishment printed according to the prescribed form.

Reference content: Article 12, Decree 60/2014/ND-CP, Clause 5, Article 1, Decree 25/2018/ND-CP

Execution order

The process of applying for a license to operate the printing industry is carried out according to the following steps:

Step 1: Prepare documents

Enterprises need to prepare all documents according to the above requirements. Make sure all documents are valid and authenticated according to regulations.

Step 2: Submit application

  • For printing establishments belonging to central agencies and organizations: Submit documents to the Ministry of Information and Communications.
  • For other printing establishments: Submit documents to the Provincial People’s Committee

Applications can be sent via the online public service system or postal service, delivered or submitted directly to the Ministry of Information and Communications or the Provincial People’s Committee.

Step 3: Within 15 days from the date of receiving complete documents as prescribed, the state management agency in charge of printing activities must issue a license, clearly stating the content of the printing activity in accordance with the agency’s equipment. printing facility and updating information into the national database on printing activities; In case the license is not granted, there must be a written response clearly stating the reason.

The printing establishment’s license application dossier has incomplete information, dishonest information or does not demonstrate that it meets the operating conditions specified in Article 11 of Decree 60/2014/ND-CP and is rejected. receive licensing documents.

Printing establishments licensed to operate in printing do not have to register their operations as prescribed in Article 14 of Decree 60/2014/ND-CP. In case a printing facility requests a license to print products specified in this Decree, and at the same time requests a license to print publications for which the printing facility is qualified according to the provisions of the Publishing Law, then issued together under one license.

Step 4: Issue certificate

  • If the application meets the conditions, the competent authority will issue a Printing Operation License.
  • In case of refusal to grant a permit, the competent authority will respond in writing, clearly stating the reason.

Reference content: Article 12 of Decree 60/2014/ND-CP, Clause 5, Article 1, Decree 25/2018/ND-CP.

Procedures for applying for a license
Procedures for applying for a license

Do I need to pay a fee to apply for a license to operate the printing industry?

According to current regulations, there is no fee for granting a license to operate the printing industry. However, businesses need to pay attention to costs incurred during document preparation such as:

  • Fees for notarization and authentication of documents in the file.
  • Travel and application expenses (if submitted in person or by post).
  • Legal consulting costs (if consulting services are used).

Although there is no direct fee for licensing, businesses should consider and prepare a budget for related costs to ensure the licensing process goes smoothly and on schedule.

Consulting and support services for applying for a license to operate the printing industry in Long Phan

Applying for a license to operate the printing industry is an important step for every business that wants to participate in the printing industry. At Long Phan, we provide comprehensive consulting and support services during the process of applying for a license to operate the printing industry. With a team of experienced experts, we provide customers with effective and time-saving solutions.

Services we provide include:

  • Consulting on conditions and procedures for applying for a license to operate the printing industry for customers
  • Support in preparing and completing documents in accordance with the provisions of law
  • Representing customers during the application submission process and contacting and explaining documents to authorities
  • Monitor the progress of processing documents by authorities, promptly inform customers about the status of documents

With the support of Long Phan, customers can be assured of the accuracy and completeness of documents, while saving time and effort in the process of applying for a license to operate the printing industry. With these detailed information about conditions, procedures and processes, customers have an overview of this issue. If you need further support or want to use professional consulting services, please contact Long Phan immediately via Hotline: 0906735386. We are ready to support customers throughout the license application process.