Suppose you are running an OSP Centre, and by that, we mean providing IT-enabled services like Tele-trading, e-commerce, Tele-education, Tele-banking, Network operation centres, and call centres. In that case, you need Other Service Provider (OSP) registration. Once you have received the OSP registration in India, you must follow the DoT Compliances in India to retain the registration.
DoT compliance refers to meeting the standards established in each of several DoT areas of oversight. Violation of any one of them can lead to serious consequences. The DoT-issued license holders are regularly monitored to ensure they remain in compliance.
DoT compliance refers to successfully meeting the requirements of the Department of Telecommunications, the federal agency that enforces rules and regulations governing the operation of commercial telecom equipment and services. Read More: RNI Registration Fees
Failure to be DoT compliant results in a violation of these rules. The Department will subject the violators to sanctions that can include financial penalties (fines), suspension of a company’s permission to operate the telecom infrastructure, or jail time.
DoT compliances to be observed
DoT Compliances are forms that must be filed and submitted to the Term cell. There are two types of DoT Compliances:s
Change in OSP
If there is any change in the original OSP registration, such as the change in director, change in connectivity, or infrastructure, then the Term cell needs to be made aware of it within 15 days of such changes.
Annual Return
The DoT license holder must file the second DoT Compliance, i.e., the Annual Return, within 6 months of the end of the financial year.
- Client Details
- Annual Turnover
- Net profit/loss
- Employee details as specified in the Return Performa
As you can imagine, filing the DoT Compliance requires accuracy. Therefore, you should let the experts handle the matter.
Who can file the DoT compliances?
The applicant of the DoT Compliance should be a company registered under the Companies Act 1956.
Attachments along with Annual returns
The DoT License holder must submit the following documents to file the DoT Compliance through the annual return:
- Name of the OSP
- OSP registration number
- Address of the registered office.
- CIN of the company
- CIN of the holding company (is applicable)
- Employee details
- Balance Sheets
- Profit and Loss Statement.
- Other Documents as per the requirement DoT Compliance
How to file DOT Compliance(s) in India?
The process of filing the DoT Compliance is as follows:
- Gather the required documents necessary for filing annual compliances.
- Fill out the appropriate compliance form as prescribed by the Telecom Authority.
- Submit the compliance form along with the furnished documents to the Authority.
- Receive confirmation notification from the Authority once they have accessed the submitted application along with the annual compliances. Read More: Trademark Assignment
How does Registrationwala files the DoT compliances on your behalf?
The DoT license holder must file the DoT Compliance in the Annual Return to the Department of Telecommunication. Registrationwala is a team of OSP Consultants that leave no stone unturned before the DoT auditing. We make sure that:
- Our annual return services are timely.
- Consultations are thorough.
- Our costs are transparent.
- Services are reliable.
