When is it necessary to re-issue a telecommunications service business license?

Re-issuance of a telecommunications service business license is an important legal procedure when the original license is lost, torn or damaged. This process ensures businesses maintain legal business operations in the telecommunications sector. This article will analyze in detail cases requiring re-issuance, competent authorities, procedures for re-issuance as well as consulting services to support businesses in this process.

Cases of re-issuance of telecommunications service business licenses

The telecommunications service business license needs to be reissued in the following cases:

• Lost license;
• The license is torn or damaged and can no longer be used;
• The license is burned or otherwise destroyed.

According to Article 28 of Decree No. 25/2011/ND-CP, businesses need to carry out procedures to re-issue licenses when encountering the above situations to ensure legality in business activities. License re-issuance only applies to valid licenses.

Businesses should note that the reissued license will have the same term and content as the original license. However, the license number and date of issue will be updated at the time of re-issuance.

Businesses also need to consider re-issuing licenses when there are changes in business information or business activities. In this case, the business needs to carry out procedures to adjust the license instead of re-issuing it.

The competent authority re-issues the telecommunications service business license

According to the provisions of Article 24 of Circular 12/2013/TT-BTTTT, the competent agency to receive applications for re-issuance of telecommunications service business licenses is the Department of Telecommunications.

Enterprises need to identify the correct competent authority to submit their application for license re-issuance. This helps avoid wasting time and ensures the application processing process takes place quickly and effectively.

Circular No. 12/2013/TT-BTTTT details the order and procedures for reissuing licenses, clearly stating the role of the Telecommunications Department in receiving and processing documents, as well as submitting them to the Minister. Consider cases falling under the Ministry’s authority.

Procedures for re-issuance of telecommunications service business license

Profile components

The application for re-issuance of a telecommunications service business license includes:

• Application for re-issuance of telecommunications service business license (according to Form 04/GPKDVT prescribed in Circular 12/2013/TT-BTTTT).

The application must clearly state the reason for reissue (lost, torn, burned or destroyed) and the business’s commitment to the accuracy and legality of the information provided.

Enterprises need to prepare a complete and accurate set of documents according to regulations. Inaccurate information declaration may result in the application being returned or the license being denied.

Execution order

The process of reissuing a telecommunications service business license includes the following steps:

Step 1: Enterprise submits application for re-issuance of license to the Department of Telecommunications.

Step 2: Within 05 working days from the date of receiving valid documents, the Telecommunications Department is responsible for:

• Consider reissuing licenses for cases falling under the authority of the Director of the Department of Telecommunications.
• Submit to the Minister of Information and Communications for re-issue in cases falling under the Minister’s authority.

Step 3: The competent authority reviews and decides to re-issue the license.

Step 4: The enterprise receives the result that the telecommunications service business license is reissued.

Enterprises can submit applications directly, via postal service or online (when technical conditions allow) according to the instructions of the Department of Telecommunications.

Reference content: Article 24 Circular 12/2013/TT-BTTTT.

Consulting services and support for re-issuance of telecommunications service business licenses

Re-issuing a telecommunications service business license is an important procedure to ensure legal business operations. To ensure the license re-issuance process goes smoothly, businesses can consider using our professional consulting services. Long Phan’s services include:

• Analyze the specific case of the business, determine the exact type of license that needs to be re-issued and the competent authority to handle it.
• Support in preparing documents: including drafting an application to re-issue a license, ensuring accurate and complete information.
• Representative of the business when working with the Department of Telecommunications or the Ministry of Information and Communications.
• Monitoring progress: includes regular contact with competent authorities to update on application processing progress. The specialist will promptly notify the business of any additional requirements or changes.
• Post-licensing consultation: After receiving a new license, experts will advise businesses on legal obligations that need to be complied with, including maintaining business conditions and periodic reporting according to regulations.

Using consulting services helps businesses save time and avoid errors during the procedure. Enterprises need to ensure that they fully maintain the conditions for providing telecommunications services after being re-licensed. Failure to comply with regulations may result in license revocation.

Businesses also need to be aware of cases where their license may be revoked, such as: providing false information in documents, not operating after 2 years of being licensed, or stopping providing services for 1 year in a row. continue without notice. Customers need to follow the correct process and prepare complete documents so that the re-issuance process can take place quickly and effectively. For detailed support, please contact Long Phan via Hotline: 0906735386 for free consultation.