How to Apply For Trading License in Civil Cryptographic Products and Services?

According to Article 32, Law on Cyber Information Security, the application of licenses for trading in civil cryptographic products and services need to follow the following:

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1. An enterprise applying for a license for trading in civil cryptographic products and services shall submit a dossier of application for a license at the Government Cipher Committee.

2. A dossier of application for a license for trading in civil cryptographic products and services shall be made in two sets, each comprising:

a/ An application for a license for trading in civil cryptographic products and services;

b/ A copy of the enterprise registration certificate, investment registration certificate or another paper of equivalent validity;

c/ Copies of information confidentiality and security diplomas or certificates of managerial, administration and technical staff members;

d/ A technical plan, consisting of papers on technical characteristics and specifications of products; standards or technical regulations of products; standards and quality of services; technical measures and solutions; and product warranty and maintenance plan;
dd/ A cyberinformation confidentiality and security plan in the course of management and provision of civil cryptographic products and services;

e/ A business plan, indicating the scope of provision and recipients of products and services, scale and quantity of products and services, customer service networks, and technical assurance.

3. Within 30 days after receiving a complete dossier, the Government Cipher Committee shall appraise it and grant a license for trading in civil cryptographic products and services; if refusing to grant a license, it shall issue a written notice clearly stating the reason.

4. A license for trading in civil cryptographic products and services shall be valid for 10 years.

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