Nowadays, using the website registration service with the Ministry of Industry and Trade is no longer unfamiliar to us. This is a mandatory requirement, and if you fail to register your website with the Ministry before the deadline, you will be fined in accordance with the existing regulations. However, the registration process involves quite a few steps, which is why many people feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to proceed. Don’t worry — just contact us!
According to Decree No. 98/2020/ND-CP (replacing Decree 185/2013/ND-CP), all businesses, organizations, and individuals engaged in business activities through websites, including:
... must carry out notification or registration procedures with the E-Commerce and Digital Economy Department – Ministry of Industry and Trade at the portal: online.gov.vn.
Administrative penalties for failing to register/notify e-commerce websites: Based on Article 62 of Decree 98/2020/ND-CP, the penalties for failing to notify/register are as follows: A fine of VND 20 - 30 million for failing to notify a sales website or a fine of VND 40 - 60 million for failing to register a website providing e-commerce services.
In addition, content removal or website suspension may be enforced in some cases of serious violations.
Why should businesses register/notify their websites?
✅ Increase transparency and credibility: Websites authenticated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade will be affixed with a confirmation logo, helping customers feel more secure when transacting.
✅ Comply with the law: Helps businesses avoid the risk of being penalized, especially when market inspectors check e-commerce activities.
✅ Affirm a professional brand: A website that has been confirmed as legal, with clear service content - a necessary condition for sustainable development in the digital business environment.
✅ Convenient for advertising and SEO: Many advertising platforms require websites to be authenticated with state agencies to ensure information and content security.
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=> Based on Circular 47/2014/TT-BCT.
Yes. Businesses can be fined from 10 million to 40 million VND according to Decree 98/2020/ND-CP if they fail to comply with the regulations on notifying or registering their website with the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
You can visit the website:
🔗 https://online.gov.vn → Search by website name or business name to check the status as “Notified” or “Registered.”
Typically:
Notification for a sales website: 1–3 working days
Registration for an e-commerce service website: 7–10 days (depending on the application)
If information is missing, the application will be returned with a request for supplementation.
MIMA and many other providers usually offer all-in-one services ranging from 500,000 VND to 2,000,000 VND, depending on the type of website (sales website or e-commerce service provider) and the existing legal documents of the business.
Here’s the English translation of your list:
There can be penalties if inspected or when you want to run ads on Google/Facebook and get rejected due to not having notified the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Therefore, it is recommended to register as soon as possible.