Main Provisions
This document regulates the process of state registration (re-registration) of mass media and the registration of their termination within the country.All mass media must be registered in accordance with this provision.The purposes of registration include:
- confirmation of the fact of registration and making changes to the state register;
- accounting for registered and terminating mass media;
- maintaining an electronic register;
- providing information about registered and terminated mass media to interested parties.
A single authorized body, determined by the Cabinet of Ministers, is responsible for the registration of mass media, which is carried out through its territorial bodies, regardless of the legal address.The establishment of mass media can be carried out by both individuals and legal entities in accordance with current legislation.
Process of Registration of Mass Media
The applicant submits the necessary documents to the registering authority.Registration of mass media in electronic form is possible according to the rules established by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Applicants may include:
- founders of mass media — both individuals and legal entities;
- the head of the mass media;
- the liquidator upon termination of the mass media;
- other persons acting by proxy.
The applicant also has the right to a preliminary check of the name through the registering authority.
The registering authority checks whether the name contains words of a religious nature, the use of which is prohibited.
The name of the mass media must include letters from the Kyrgyz and Russian alphabets in the official languages and Latin letters for English.
The registration application must be signed by the applicant, with the form and content approved by the registering authority.
Documents are submitted in the state or official languages.
The registering authority is responsible for accounting and storing the submitted documents.
After checking the documents for compliance with the legislation, a registration certificate is issued in electronic form.
The certificate can be sent to the specified email address or via messengers at the request of the applicant.
The certificate and extract from the register are accepted by all state and judicial authorities as evidence.
Mass media may have seals and stamps with the full name in the state languages and other details provided by law.
The procedure for terminating the activities of mass media is completed within five working days.
The registration period begins with the submission of the application.
A fee is charged for registration in accordance with the legislation on non-tax revenues.Copies of archival files are provided within five working days from the date of the request.
Information from the electronic register is available to all individuals and legal entities.
State Registration on the "Single Window" Principle
Registration is carried out on the "single window" principle.This implies:
- parallel registration with tax and statistical authorities;
- entry of registration data into the register with the assignment of a registration number and TIN;
- issuance of a certificate with the assignment of a registration number and TIN.
Documents for Registration of Mass Media
To register mass media, it is necessary to submit:- an application in the established form;
- a decision of the founder on the establishment of mass media;
- a document confirming the payment of the fee;
- a list of founders with the necessary information;
- copies of the founders' passports;
- other documents provided for by this procedure.
- the trademark name in the state languages;
- information about the founder;
- the type of mass media;
- the domain name of the website;
- the legal address of the editorial office;
- the surname of the head;
- other necessary data.
- check the documents for compliance with the legislation;
- correct any identified inaccuracies;
- issue an order for registration.
- enters data into the electronic register;
- issues a certificate;
- forms the registration file and sends it to the archive.
Founding documents are stamped by the registering authority after registration.
Re-registration of Mass Media
Re-registration is mandatory in the case of:- changes in the composition of the founders;
- changes in the name or language of the publication;
- changes in the location of the editorial office;
- changes in the domain name.
A founder exiting the composition must submit a resignation application with a notarized signature.
In the case of an exiting legal entity, the application must be signed by the head and stamped.
Re-registration also requires a decision to introduce a new founder.
Termination of Mass Media Activities
The activities of mass media can be terminated by the decision of the founder or the court. The court may decide to terminate activities after three or more violations within a year.To register the termination of activities, it is necessary to submit:
- an application in the established form;
- a decision on liquidation;
- a registration certificate;
- a document confirming the payment of the fee;
- a handover act of seals;
- a decision approving the liquidation balance;
- a conclusion from the archive on the storage of documents;
- other documents.
After the order of termination, the registering authority must:
- enter the data into the register;
- issue a copy of the order.
The termination date is confirmed by the date of the order.
Forced Liquidation of Legal Entities
The tax authority may appeal to the court for the forced termination of the activities of a legal entity for failure to submit reports for a year.The court's decision is the basis for issuing an order to terminate activities.
Grounds for Refusal of Registration
Registration may be denied in the following cases:- if the application is submitted by a person not entitled to establish mass media;
- if there is already a similar name in the register;
- if there are religious terms in the name;
- if inaccuracies are found in the documents;
- if the documents do not comply with the legislation;
- if there are discriminatory elements in the name;
- if the state fee has not been paid;
- if there is a prohibition on registration;
- if the founders or heads are wanted.
The decision can be appealed in the manner prescribed by law.
The applicant may reapply after eliminating the reasons for the refusal.
Responsibility for Violations
Unlawful or untimely submission of data to the register entails liability in accordance with the Code of Offenses.Electronic Register of Mass Media
The registering authority maintains an electronic register containing information about registered and terminated mass media.The procedure for maintaining the register is regulated by the registering authority.
Information from the register is available for review.
Requests for extracts are processed within up to five working days, and for urgent requests — within seven days.
A fee is charged for urgent issuance of extracts.State institutions receive information from the register free of charge, while the amount of the fee for providing information is determined by legislation.
