On 3 February 2020, the Government issued Decree No. 15/2020/NĐ-CP, replacing Decree No. 174/2013/NĐ-CP, on administrative sanctions in the fields of postal services, telecommunications, radio frequencies, information technology, and e-commerce transactions. The Decree took effect on 15 April 2020.

Rules on registering and using international domain names in Vietnam

As a registrar, and in order to ensure that domain name information is accurate and that domain registrants' rights and obligations under the current rules are met, Hi-Tech Cloud respectfully asks you to:

1. File the domain registration declaration with the registrar (if not already submitted)

(Pursuant toArticle 19 – Circular 24/2015/TT-BTTTT)

Download the declaration form:

Enclose a copy of the ID card, citizen identity card or passport under Article 10 – Circular 24/2015/TT-BTTTT

2. Submit the online notification to the Ministry of Information and Communications atthongbaotenmien.vn

(Pursuant toArticle 23 – Law on Information Technology, Article 20 – Circular 24/2015/TT-BTTTT)

See the declaration instructions here

* Applies to international domains

3. Proactively check and complete any missing domain data and information, and update it with the Registrar and the Ministry of Information and Communications whenever it changes

Penalties for policy violations

Article 44 of Decree 15/2020/NĐ-CP provides:

1. A fine of VND 10,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 for any of the following acts:

a) The notification omits one of the required items of information about the individual or organization using the international domain name, as submitted to the Ministry of Information and Communications;

b) Failure to update, as required, any change to the contact details of the individual or organization using the domain;

2. A fine of VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 for any of the following acts:

a) Failing to notify the Ministry of Information and Communications of the use of an international domain;

c) Domain registration details are inaccurate or untruthful;

d) Impersonating another organization or individual to register a domain.

3. Remedial measures:

  • Domain revocation is mandatory for the violations set out in points b, c and d of clause 2 of this Article.
  • Hi-Tech Cloud therefore asks that you give this due attention and fully discharge your obligations and responsibilities in registering and using international domains in Vietnam.

Recommendation:Customers are responsible for declaring their use of an international domain name on the websitehttp://thongbaotenmien.vnof the Ministry of Information and Communications, under Article 23 of the Law on Information Technology

Article 23, Law on Information Technology No. 67/2006/QH11 dated 29/6/2009.

Decree No.14/2022/NĐ-CPissued by the Government on 27/01/2022, amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 15/2020/ND-CP dated 3 February 2020 on administrative penalties in the fields of post, telecommunications, radio frequencies, information technology, and electronic transactions.

Decree No.15/2020/NĐ-CPissued by the Government on 03/02/2020 on administrative penalties in the fields of post, telecommunications, radio frequencies, information technology, and electronic transactions.

Decree No.28/2009/NĐ-CP dated 20/3/2009 on administrative penalties in the management, provision, and use of internet services and electronic information on the internet.

Circular No.21/2021/TT-BTTTTissued by the Ministry of Information and Communications on 08/12/2021, amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 24/2015/TT-BTTTT dated 18/8/2015 on the management and use of internet resources.

Circular24/2015/TT-BTTTTdated 18/08/2015 of the Ministry of Information and Communications on the management and use of internet resources.

Decrees147/2024/NĐ-CPdated 09/11/2024 of the Government on the management, provision, and use of internet services and online information. Domain name registration is subject to the minimum age set by law.(See the guide here)

Application intake.

Individuals and organizations wishing to transfer a domain name can submit documents in person or send a scanned copy in advance by email to nghiepvu@photuesoftware.com. Please send hard copies by post to:

CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN GIẢI PHÁP CÔNG NGHỆ VÀ PHẦN MỀM PHỔ TUỆ

Address:128 Đường Bình Mỹ, Bình Mỹ commune, Củ Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City

Main office: Apartment OT03, The Landmark 81, 720A Đ. Điện Biên Phủ, Vinhomes Tân Cảng, Ward 22, Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone:  +84 8659 20041