Registering a website with the Ministry of Industry and Trade is mandatory for owners of e-commerce websites. Failure to register could result in fines of 10-30 million VND and suspension of operations for 6-12 months. Registering ensures legal compliance and increases trust with customers. The process includes providing business registration certificates, policies, and other relevant information. There are different procedures for notifying or registering websites, depending on the type of e-commerce business. The process can take around 9 days if all information is provided accurately, but it may take longer if corrections are needed. Minh Duy Solutions offers efficient and reliable services for website registration.
Why should you "notify/register website with the Ministry of Industry and Trade"?
When you have a commercial website, it is mandatory to notify or register it with the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This action is required for individuals or businesses selling goods or services through an internet platform. If you fail to notify or register your website, you could face fines ranging from 10-30 million VND and a suspension of operations for 6-12 months, along with other repercussions.
For more information about the process of notifying/registering a website with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Minh Duy Solutions will provide you with detailed guidance.
1. Compliance with the law
Notifying a commercial website is mandatory. A commercial website is defined in Article 3 of Decree 52/2013/ND-CP as an electronic information page established to serve all or part of the process of buying goods or providing services, from displaying and introducing goods to signing contracts, supplying services, payment, and after-sales services.
2. Verify information, increase trust with buyers
Successful notification and registration with the Ministry of Industry and Trade will display a stamp at the bottom of your website, linking to a confirmation page on the Ministry’s website. This enhances your website’s credibility for sellers and buyers, as it confirms compliance with legal regulations and ownership credentials.
3. Affirmation of brand for businesses/individuals
Registering and notifying your website with the Ministry of Industry and Trade signifies compliance with the Ministry’s regulations. It confirms the legality of the goods and services displayed on your website, ensuring there are no violations of intellectual property rights or prohibited items.
Risks of not notifying/registering website with the Ministry of Industry and Trade
Failure to notify/register your website with the Ministry can lead to penalties, domain name revocation, suspension of e-commerce operations, and further investigations by authorities.
2. How are "notification and registration of websites with the Ministry of Industry and Trade" different?
| **Notify website to the Ministry of Industry and Trade** | **Register website with the Ministry of Industry and Trade** | |
| **Cases that must register websites with the Ministry of Industry and Trade** | Commercial websites selling goods: websites created by merchants, organizations, or individuals to promote and sell their products. | Websites providing e-commerce services: websites established to provide an environment for other traders, organizations, or individuals to conduct commercial activities. |
| **Logo type attached** | Green tick indicates notification to the Ministry of Industry and Trade | Red tick indicates registration with the Ministry of Industry and Trade |
3. Procedures to prepare when notifying/registering a website with the Ministry of Industry and Trade
- Administrative account for the website issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
- Business registration certificate of the website owner.
- Sales policy of the e-commerce website.
- Owner’s information
- General sales policy
- Customer information privacy policy
- Goods transportation policy
- Payment method policy
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