Conditions for granting licenses to print and process publications for foreign countries

Article overview

License to print and process publications for foreign countries is not only a legal requirement but also opens up opportunities for cooperation and development in the printing industry. This helps businesses access the market, improve product quality and expand customer networks. The article below will provide information about regulations on conditions and licensing procedures that are strictly regulated to ensure that printing and processing publications comply with Vietnamese law.

License to print and process publications for foreign countries
License to print and process publications for foreign countries

What is publication printing?

Outsourcing printing of publications is the activity of accepting orders to print publications from foreign organizations and individuals. This activity must comply with the provisions of the Law on Publishing 2012 and related legal documents. Enterprises performing outsourcing printing must meet the conditions of facilities and personnel as prescribed.

Legal basis: Clause 4, Article 4 of the Law on Publishing 2012.

Conditions for granting licenses to print and process publications for foreign countries

Enterprises must have a valid license to print publications. The head of the enterprise must be a Vietnamese citizen permanently residing in Vietnam. Printing facilities must meet security, order and environmental conditions.

Conditions for granting licenses to print and process publications for foreign countries specifically include:

  • Have suitable production premises and equipment: Enterprises must have infrastructure that meets technical and safety standards, along with modern machinery and equipment to serve the production process.
  • Meet the printing industry development planning: It is necessary to comply with the regulations in the printing industry development planning, ensuring sustainable and effective development.
  • Ensuring 100% export products: All products produced must serve export goals, with quality meeting international requirements.
  • Compliance with regulations on publication content: The content of publications must comply with current legal regulations, ensuring legality and culture in production (Article 10, Law on Publishing 2012 )

Legal basis: Article 34 of the Law on Publishing 2012.

Regulations on licensing conditions
Regulations on licensing conditions

Procedures for granting licenses to print and process publications for foreign countries

Profile components

License application dossier includes:

  • Application for issuance of a printing license to foreign organizations and individuals according to the prescribed form;
  • Two samples of commissioned publications;
  • Certified copy of the license to print publications;
  • Certified copy of the contract for printing and processing publications for foreign organizations and individuals; In case the contract is in a foreign language, it must be accompanied by a Vietnamese translation;
  • A copy of the valid passport of the person ordering the printing or the power of attorney or identity card of the person authorized to order the printing.

Legal basis: Clause 3, Article 34 of the Law on Publishing 2012.

Procedures for applying for a license to print and process publications for foreign countries

The licensing application process includes the following steps:

Step 1: Prepare documents according to regulations.

Step 2: Submit the application in person or by mail

Application submission location:

  • At the Ministry of Information and Communications: for businesses managed by the Ministry
  • At the Provincial People’s Committee: for businesses in the province managed.

Step 3: Appraisal of documents

  • Within 10 days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents, the Ministry of Information and Communications or the Provincial People’s Committee must issue a license to print and process publications for foreign countries, stamp two copies and Return one copy to the printing facility; In case the license is not granted, there must be a written response clearly stating the reason.

Step 4: Receive results

Resolution deadline

Processing time for documents is 10 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents. The competent authority will issue a license or issue a written refusal clearly stating the reason.

Legal basis: Clause 4, Article 34, Law on Publishing 2012.

Regulations on settlement deadlines
Regulations on settlement deadlines

Consulting services at Long Phan

Long Phan provides professional consulting services on:

  • Guide and support customers in preparing licensing applications according to regulations;
  • Representative in submitting documents and explaining to competent authorities regarding licensing of printing and processing publications;
  • Evaluate the level of compliance of the printing facility according to regulations on licensing conditions;
  • Monitor licensing applications and provide timely information to customers.

If you need support with procedures for issuing licenses to print and process publications for foreign countries, please contact Long Phan immediately via the hotline: 0906735386. Our team of experts will provide detailed advice and assist you in completing your application, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and shortening processing time.