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E-commerce compliance
MOIT website registration
Notification and registration of your website with Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade: full paperwork, follow-up until approval, at the lowest cost and in the shortest time.
- Fast paperwork
- 10 – 14 days turnaround
- Hands-on guidance
- Lowest service fee
MOIT registration
Website registration service
Registering a website with the Ministry of Industry and Trade is no longer unfamiliar to anyone selling online in Vietnam. It is mandatory: an e-commerce website that is not notified or registered in time faces an administrative fine.
The procedure takes several steps, which is why many owners put it off. Talk to MIMA instead — we handle everything from preparing the file to the moment your website is approved.
Which websites must be registered with the MOIT?
- 1
Online shops
A website with a shopping cart, built to sell goods or services, showing clear prices so customers can research and decide to buy.
- 2
E-commerce marketplaces
A website that lets other traders, organisations and individuals — not the site owner — trade products and services on it.
- 3
Online auction sites
A website that gives other individuals or organisations a platform to auction their own products and services.
Fines for failing to notify or register a website
Under Decree 98/2020/ND-CP (replacing Decree 185/2013/ND-CP), every business, organisation and individual trading through a website is covered, including:
- Online shops
- Websites providing e-commerce services
- Marketplaces, online promotion and online auction websites…
All of them must be notified to or registered with the E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency – Ministry of Industry and Trade, on the portal online.gov.vn
Under Article 62, Decree 98/2020/ND-CP
- VND 20 – 30 million
- For failing to notify an online shop.
- VND 40 – 60 million
- For failing to register an e-commerce service website.
Serious breaches can also lead to content being taken down or the website being suspended.
Why notify and register your website?
Avoiding a fine is only part of it — the MOIT badge is also what makes customers and ad platforms trust your website.
01
More transparency and trust
A verified website carries the official MOIT badge, so customers feel safer transacting with you.
02
Compliance by the book
It removes the risk of a fine, especially when market surveillance inspects e-commerce activity.
03
A professional brand
A legally verified website with clear service terms is a prerequisite for sustainable growth in a digital market.
04
Easier advertising and SEO
Many ad platforms require a website to be verified with the authorities before they will run your campaigns.
How MIMA registers your website with the MOIT
Six steps — we take the legal work off your desk and stay on it until the file is approved.
- 1
Legal advice
We advise on the legal questions before any paperwork starts.
- 2
Preparing the file
We walk you through the procedure and put together the documents needed for the registration.
- 3
Website review
We audit the website and tell you exactly what to complete so it meets MOIT requirements.
- 4
Document assessment
Our specialists analyse the documents you provide and confirm they satisfy the legal requirements.
- 5
Filing on your behalf
We represent you and file everything with the MOIT on the online.gov.vn portal.
- 6
Completing your policies
We help you fill the gaps in operating rules, privacy, returns and delivery policies.
MOIT registration FAQ
01 Which websites must be registered or notified? +
- Notification required: online shops (individual or company) that showcase and sell products.
- Registration required: websites providing e-commerce services — marketplaces, auction sites, online promotion sites and so on.
Per Circular 47/2014/TT-BCT.
02 Is there a fine for not notifying or registering? +
Yes. A business can be fined VND 10 million to 40 million under Decree 98/2020/ND-CP for failing to notify or register a website with the MOIT.
03 How do I check whether my website has been notified? +
Go to online.gov.vn and search by website or company name to see whether the status is “notified” or “registered”.
04 How long does notification or registration take? +
Usually:
- Notifying an online shop: 1 – 3 working days
- Registering an e-commerce service website: 7 – 10 days, depending on the file
If anything is missing, the authority returns the file asking for additions.
05 How much does the service cost? +
MIMA, like most providers, offers an all-in package from VND 500,000 to VND 2,000,000, depending on the type of website (shop or e-commerce service) and the legal documents you already have.
06 What do I need to prepare? +
The basics are:
- Business licence (scan)
- Website owner details
- Domain name and website address
- Operating rules, privacy, returns, delivery and warranty policies (if any)
- A few screenshots of the website
07 My website has been live for years but was never registered — is that a problem? +
It can be fined if inspected, and Google or Facebook may reject your ads because the site has not been notified to the MOIT. Register as early as you can.
Need your website registered with the MOIT?
Send us your domain and business licence. MIMA checks for free whether your website needs notification or registration, then quotes the exact cost and timeline.
