Is it necessary to register to open a tutoring class at home? Procedure?

Open a tutoring class at home subject to regulations on educational activities. This activity must comply with registration and organization conditions. Understanding the registration procedures helps tutoring activities take place legally. This article details the process and related notes.

To open a tutoring class at home, registration is required

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, organizations or individuals organizing tutoring and extra-learning activities outside of school that collect money from students (hereinafter collectively referred to as tutoring establishments) must comply with the following requirements:

1. Organizations or individuals organizing tutoring and extra-learning activities outside of school that collect money from students (hereinafter referred to as tutoring establishments) must comply with the following requirements:

• Register your business according to the provisions of law;
• Publicize on the electronic information portal or post at the place where the tutoring facility is headquartered about the subjects being taught; Extra teaching time for each subject by each grade level; location, form, and time of organizing extra teaching and learning; List of tutors and tuition fee rates before enrolling in tutoring and extra-learning classes.

2. Those who teach outside of school must have good moral qualities; Have professional capacity appropriate to the subject involved in tutoring.
3. Teachers who are teaching at schools and participating in extracurricular tutoring outside of school must report to the Principal or Director or head of the school (hereinafter referred to as Principal) about the subject, location, form, and time of participating in extra tutoring.

Thus, individuals who want to open a tutoring class at home need to register their business household or enterprise according to regulations.

Regulations on organizing extra teaching and learning

The organization of extra teaching and learning includes:

• Extra teaching and extra learning in school;
• Extra teaching and extra learning outside of school.

Extra teaching and learning in schools is regulated in Article 5 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT as follows:

1. Tutoring in schools are not allowed to charge students and are only for students who register for tutoring in each subject as follows:

• Students whose academic results at the end of the adjacent semester are at an unsatisfactory level;
• Students are selected by the school to foster excellent students;
• Senior class students voluntarily register to review for entrance exams and graduation exams according to the school’s educational plan.

2. The school organizes for students who fall within the subjects specified in Clause 1 of this Article to write registration applications for extra classes for each subject in each grade level (according to Form No. 01 is in the Appendix attached to this Circular).
3. Based on the number of registered students, the school develops a plan to organize extra teaching for each subject in each grade level.
4. Class placement, scheduling and organization of extra teaching and learning must meet the following requirements:

• Tutoring classes are arranged by subject for each grade level; Each class has no more than 45 (forty-five) students;
• Do not arrange extra teaching hours alternately with the schedule and do not teach extra content in advance compared to teaching according to the subject curriculum distribution in the school’s educational plan;
• Each subject is taught no more than 02 (two) periods/week.

5. The plan for organizing extra teaching and learning is publicized on the school’s website or posted at the school.

Extra teaching and learning outside of school are regulated in Article 6 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT as follows:

1. Organizations or individuals organizing tutoring and extra-learning activities outside of school that collect money from students (hereinafter referred to as tutoring establishments) must comply with the following requirements:

• Register your business according to the provisions of law;
• Publicize on the electronic information portal or post at the place where the tutoring facility is headquartered about the subjects being taught; Extra teaching time for each subject by each grade level; location, form, and time of organizing extra teaching and learning; List of tutors and tuition fee rates before enrolling in tutoring and extra-learning classes (according to Form No. 02 is in the Appendix attached to this Circular).

2. Those who teach outside of school must have good moral qualities; Have professional capacity appropriate to the subject involved in tutoring.
3. Teachers who are teaching at schools and participating in extracurricular tutoring outside of school must report to the Principal or Director or head of the school (hereinafter referred to as the Principal) on the subject, location, form, and time of participating in extra tutoring (according to Form No. 03 in the Appendix attached to this Circular).

Registration procedures for open a tutoring class at home

Register according to the company model, tutoring center model

If you want to organize private tutoring on a large scale, have many teachers, have your own teaching facility or want to operate systematically and long-term, then the company or tutoring center model is the right choice.

Step 1: Prepare documents to register for a tutoring company

According to Chapter IV, Decree 01/2021/ND-CP, documents for opening a company/tutoring center include:

• Application for business registration.
• The company charter regulates the organization, management and operations of the company.
• List of members (for limited liability companies) or list of shareholders (for joint stock companies).
• Notarized copy of CCCD/passport of legal representative and members/shareholders.
• Power of attorney (if the applicant is not a legal representative).
• Documents proving the address of the center headquarters (rental contract, land use right certificate…).

Note:

• According to Decision 27/2018/QD-TTg, the registered occupation is Industry code 8559 – Other education not yet classified.
• If you hire a teacher, you need to register with industry code 8560 – Educational support services.

Step 2: Submit application for registration of tutoring company

Place of submission: Business Registration Office – Department of Finance where the head office is located.
Form of submission: Online via the National Business Registration Portal.

Step 3: Receive Business Registration Certificate

Processing time: 3 – 5 working days if the application is valid.
Result:

• If the application is valid, the Department of Finance will issue a Business Registration Certificate.
• If documents need to be supplemented, the Department of Finance will send a notice requesting amendments and supplements. The amendment period is 60 days from the date of initial submission. If the above time limit expires and the enterprise does not amend or supplement the dossier, the business registration dossier will be canceled.

Step 4: Complete the following registration procedures

Procedures to follow after obtaining a Business License:

• Engrave company seal, register digital signature.
• Open a business bank account.
• Tax declaration, electronic invoice registration.
• Notify tutoring activities to the Department of Education and Training.

Register according to the household business model

If you want to open a tutoring class at home on a small-scale without many teachers, you can register as an individual business household.

Step 1: Prepare business household registration documents

According to Clause 2, Article 87 of Decree 01/2021/ND-CP, the dossier includes:

• Application for business household registration (according to form).
• Copy of ID card/passport of business owner.
• House rental contract/red book (if using a private house to hold classes).
• Minutes of meeting of household members about opening extra classes.
• Power of attorney (if any).

Step 2: Submit business household registration application

Place of submission: Department of Economics – People’s Committee of the district where the class is located.
Form of submission:

• Directly at the People’s Committee.
• Submit online via the National Public Service Portal.

Step 3: Get Business License

Processing time: 3 – 5 working days.
Result:

• If the application is valid, issue a Business Registration Certificate.
• If the dossier is incorrect, the District People’s Committee will request appropriate amendments and supplements.

Step 4: Complete the following registration procedures

• Buy invoices, declare tax.
• Publicly post tutoring class information.
• Report to the principal (if a teacher).

Cases where tutoring at home is not allowed

According to Article 4 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDĐT, the following cases are prohibited from teaching or organizing private tutoring:

1. Do not organize extra tutoring for elementary school students, except for the following cases: art training, sports training, life skills training.
2. Teachers who are teaching at schools are not allowed to teach extra classes outside of school at the expense of students for students that the teacher is assigned to teach by the school according to the school’s educational plan.
3. Teachers in public schools are not allowed to participate in the management and administration of extra-curricular tutoring outside of school, but can participate in extracurricular tutoring outside of school.

Note: If violated, the fine will be from 5 – 100 million VND according to Decree 122/2021/ND-CP.

Full home tutoring registration service at Long Phan Consulting Company

Long Phan Consulting Company provides a full home tutoring registration service, supporting customers from A to Z, making the registration process quick and convenient. Our services include:

• Consulting on necessary conditions to register for tutoring at home.
• Guidance on current legal regulations related to tutoring activities.
• Check the legality of the class location.
• Draft and prepare registration documents according to regulations.
• Submit documents to the competent authorities.
• Monitor the review and processing process if there are additional requests.
• Receive results and hand over licenses to customers.
• Instructions for implementing legal obligations after being licensed.

Frequently asked questions

Below are some frequently asked questions about open a tutoring class at home, please refer to:

Do freelance teachers need to register their business when opening tutoring classes at home?

Yes, according to Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, individuals who open a tutoring class at home need to register as a business household or enterprise.

What forms of business registration are there when opening a tutoring class at home?

You can register as an individual business household or establish a company/tutoring center.

Are public teachers allowed to tutor at home?

Teachers who are teaching at schools and participating in extracurricular tutoring outside of school must report to the Principal about the subject, location, form, and time of participating in extra tutoring. In addition, teachers working at public schools are not allowed to tutor students studying at their school.

Are there any cases where private tutoring at home is prohibited?

Do not organize extra tutoring for elementary school students, except for cases of art, sports, and life skills training. Teachers who are teaching at schools are not allowed to teach extra classes outside of school at the expense of students for students that the teacher is assigned to teach by the school according to the school’s educational plan. Teachers in public schools are not allowed to participate in the management and administration of extra-curricular tutoring outside of school, but can participate in extracurricular tutoring outside of school.

Do I have to pay taxes when opening a tutoring class at home?

Yes, it is necessary to fulfill tax obligations according to the provisions of law.

What regulations are there regarding facilities when opening tutoring classes at home?

Facilities need to ensure safety and hygiene, meeting lighting and ventilation requirements.

What requirements for professional competence do tutors need to meet?

Tutors need to have professional qualifications appropriate to the subject they are teaching.

Where can I find out regulations on tutoring?

You can refer to Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT and related legal documents.

Conclude

Open a tutoring class at home in accordance with regulations helps teachers teach legally, avoid violations and ensure students’ rights. Registration also helps improve reputation and gives parents peace of mind when choosing classes. Long Phan Consulting Company supports licensing procedures quickly and according to regulations, helping teachers focus on teaching effectively. Contact the hotline 0906735386 for detailed advice.