Renewing the telecommunications service business license is an important step to ensure the legality and stability of business activities in this field. The renewal process helps businesses continue to provide telecommunications services without interruption, while complying with legal regulations. The article below will provide detailed information about the steps to take when renewing a telecommunications service business license according to current legal regulations.

Conditions for renewing telecommunications service business licenses

Renewal of telecommunications service business licenses applies to businesses that have been licensed and want to continue operating after the license expires. According to Clause 2, Article 39 of the Law on  Telecommunications 2023, telecommunications licenses are renewed when the following conditions are met:

• Enterprises comply with regulations in telecommunications licenses and the Law on Telecommunications 2023.
• The total duration of initial issuance and renewal does not exceed the prescribed maximum duration.
• For licenses that have been granted a maximum term, they can only be extended for a maximum of 1 year.

License renewal helps businesses maintain business continuity, avoiding interruptions in services provided to customers. At the same time, the renewal process is also an opportunity for management agencies to evaluate businesses’ compliance with regulations in recent times.

Competent authority to extend telecommunications service business license

The competent authority to extend telecommunications service business license is the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Information and Communications. Specifically:

• The Department of Telecommunications receives and evaluates applications for license extension.
• The Director of the Department of Telecommunications decided to extend the license to provide telecommunications services.
• For licenses to establish public telecommunications networks, the Department of Telecommunications evaluates and submits to the Minister of Information and Communications for decision.

Centralizing license renewal authority at the Telecommunications Department helps unify management and ensure expertise in the renewal review process. Businesses should pay attention to contacting the correct competent authority to avoid delays in the renewal process.

How to renew telecommunications service business license

Profile components

Dossier to request extension of telecommunications service business license includes:

• Application for license renewal follows Form No. 03 issued together with Decree 81/2016/ND-CP.
• Report on the implementation of the license from the date of issuance to the date of request for renewal Form No. 06 issued together with Decree 81/2016/ND-CP.
• Copy of license issued.

Documents need to be made in 03 sets, including at least 01 original set. Documents in the dossier must be fully and accurately declared and certified by the enterprise. Preparing complete and accurate documents helps the appraisal process go smoothly, avoiding the need to supplement and complete multiple times.

Execution order

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

• Step 1: Enterprise submits application for extension to the Department of Telecommunications at least 60 days before the license expires.
• Step 2: The Department of Telecommunications receives and checks the validity of the application within 05 working days.
• Step 3: The Telecommunications Department evaluates the dossier, decides to extend or submits to the Minister for decision within 15 working days.
• Step 4: Return results to the business.

During the implementation process, if the dossier is not complete and valid, the Telecommunications Department will guide businesses to supplement and complete it. Enterprises need to comply with the prescribed procedures and deadlines to ensure that the license is renewed in a timely manner without affecting business operations.

Time limit for applying for the extension of telecommunications service business license

According to the provisions of Clause 9, Article 1 of Decree 81/2016/ND-CP, the deadline for processing applications for extension of telecommunications service business license is as follows:

• 05 working days to check the validity of the application from the date of receipt.
• 15 working days to evaluate and decide to renew the license from the date of receipt of valid documents.

Total processing time is no more than 20 working days for valid documents. In case of refusal to extend, the Department of Telecommunications will respond in writing clearly stating the reason. Businesses need to pay attention to this deadline to proactively submit applications early, avoiding the situation where the license expires while it has not been renewed.

Consulting and support services for renewing telecommunications service business license

Renewing a telecommunications service business license is an important procedure to ensure the continuous operation of the business. For businesses without experience or limited resources, using consulting and support services to apply for renewal of telecommunications service business license is a reasonable choice. Understanding that problem, Long Phan provides customers with consulting services including:

• Review extension conditions and evaluate the possibility of approval.
• Instructions for preparing complete and accurate documents according to regulations.
• Business representatives submit applications and monitor progress.
• Explain and supplement documents at the request of competent authorities.
• Advise on solutions if the application is rejected.

Using consulting services helps businesses save time and effort, while improving the likelihood of being approved to renew their license. Customers need to follow the correct process and prepare complete documents to be considered for timely extension. If you need detailed advice on renewal procedures, please contact Long Phan via Hotline: 0906735386 for specific instructions.