Application for re-issuance of Tobacco Products Retail License

Re-issuance of Tobacco Products Retail License is an important administrative procedure for tobacco businesses. This process requires traders to meet legal conditions and submit complete documents according to regulations. The article below will provide detailed information about cases requiring re-issuance, implementation process, necessary conditions as well as important notes when conducting this procedure.

In case it is necessary to re-issue a license to retail tobacco products

Re-issuance of Tobacco Products Retail License is a necessary procedure in some specific cases. This ensures the legality of the trader’s business activities. Situations that require re-licensing include:

• Expired license: The term of a tobacco retail license is usually 5 years. When the license expires, traders need to carry out re-issuance procedures to continue legal business operations;
• License lost, torn, burned or destroyed: In this case, traders need to apply for a new license to ensure they have full legal documents when doing business;

Failure to have a valid license can result in serious administrative penalties. Therefore, traders need to proactively apply for re-issue of licenses when necessary to ensure business operations comply with tobacco laws.

Procedure for re-issuance of Tobacco Products Retail License

Prepare documents to apply for reissue

The process of preparing an application for re-issuance of Tobacco Products Retail License requires carefulness and completeness. Traders need to gather the following documents:

• Application for re-issuance of a tobacco retail license: This is an official document expressing the trader’s request to reissue a license. The application needs to be filled out completely and accurately with information according to the form in Appendix 52, issued with Circular No. 57/2018/TT-BCT dated December 26, 2018 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
• Copy of Enterprise Registration Certificate or Business Registration Certificate: This document proves the legal status of the trader;
• Tax code certificate: This is an important document related to the tax obligations of the business;
• Copies of introductory documents of distributors or wholesalers of tobacco products: This document must clearly state the expected business area;
• Old license (if any): In case of re-issue due to expiration or change of information, traders need to submit the original copy of the old license.

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Submit application and fees

After fully preparing the documents, traders proceed to submit the documents and fees according to regulations. This process includes:

First, submit your application:

• Traders submit 02 sets of documents, of which 01 set is sent to the licensing authority, 01 set is kept at the enterprise;
• Application submission location: Department of Economics or Department of Economics and Infrastructure under the People’s Committee of the district, town, or city of the province.

Second is to pay the fee:

• Traders pay the license re-issuance fee according to current regulations;
• Submission method: Can be submitted directly to the licensing agency or via public postal service.

Document processing time

The processing time for re-issuance of Tobacco Products Retail License is specified as follows:

• Processing time: 15 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents;
• In case the dossier is incomplete: Within 07 working days from the date of receiving the dossier, the licensing agency will send a written request to the trader to supplement;
• The time to supplement the dossier is not included in the processing time limit of the licensing agency.

Traders should pay attention to monitoring the progress of processing documents and contact the licensing agency if they have not received the results after the specified deadline.

Receive license reissue results

After completing the process of reviewing and appraising the dossier, the competent authority will notify the trader of the results. The process of receiving results includes:

• Location to receive results: Traders receive results at the place where the application is submitted or via the public postal service (if requested);
• Documents to bring: Appointment paper, identification documents of the person coming to receive results;
• Check the license: When receiving the license, traders need to carefully check the information recorded on the license to ensure accuracy;
• In case of refusal to grant a license: The licensing agency will respond in writing and clearly state the reason.

Conditions and notes when applying for a license again

To be re-issued with a tobacco retail license, traders need to meet the following conditions and notes:

• Conditions for legal status: Traders must be established in accordance with Vietnamese law;
• Business location: Does not violate regulations on locations where tobacco cannot be sold according to the 2012 Law on Prevention and Control of Harmful Effects of Tobacco;
• Introduction from superior traders: There are written introductions from distributors or wholesalers of tobacco products;
• Comply with tax regulations: Ensure full payment of taxes, including special consumption tax on tobacco products;
• Ensuring fire prevention and fighting conditions: Business establishments must meet fire safety requirements;
• Commitment to comply with the law: Traders must commit to comply with the provisions of law on tobacco product trading.

Consulting services for re-issuance of Tobacco Products Retail License

For traders facing difficulties in the process of applying for a tobacco retail license, Long Phan’s professional consulting services can provide effective support. Our services include:

• Consulting on licensing conditions;
• Support in preparing documents;
• Representative to carry out procedures;
• Post-licensing support: Consulting on issues related to business operations, including inspection and supervision and future license renewal.

Re-issuance of Tobacco Products Retail License is an important administrative procedure, ensuring legal business operations for traders. Customers need to follow the correct process, prepare complete documents and meet the prescribed conditions. For professional support, customers can contact us via hotline 0906735386 for detailed advice on procedures for reissuing a tobacco retail license.