General Provisions
This draft regulates the processes related to state registration (re-registration) of mass media and the cessation of their activities on the territory of 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 mass media register;
- accounting for registered and closed mass media;
- maintaining an electronic register of mass media;
- providing information about registered and closed mass media to interested parties.
The registration process is carried out by a single authorized body appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers, through its territorial representations, regardless of the legal address of the mass media.Mass media can be created by both individuals and legal entities in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Procedure for Registration of Mass Media
Applicants must submit documents to the registering authority.Registration may be carried out in electronic form, as determined by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Applicants may include:
- individuals and legal entities that are founders of the mass media;
- the head of the mass media;
- the liquidator in case of cessation of the mass media's activities;
- another person by power of attorney.
The applicant may also request a preliminary check of the name with the registering authority.
The registering authority must check for the presence of prohibited words and terms in the name, according to the list established by the Cabinet of Ministers.
National and official languages must use only letters from the Kyrgyz and Russian alphabets, and in English - letters from the Latin alphabet.
The registration application is signed by the applicant, and its form and content are approved by the registering authority.
Documents must be submitted in state or official languages.
The registering authority is responsible for accounting and storage of documents.
After checking the documents, the registering authority will issue a certificate of state registration (re-registration) in electronic form.
At the request of the applicant, the certificate may be sent to the specified email address or through messengers.
The certificate and the extract from the register will be recognized by all state and private institutions.
Mass media have the right to use seals and stamps with the full name in state and official languages.
The procedure for cessation of mass media activities takes five working days.
The registration fee is determined in accordance with the legislation on non-tax revenues.
Copies of archival registration files must be provided to interested parties within five working days from the date of request.
Information from the electronic register of mass media is available to all individuals and legal entities.
State Registration on the "Single Window" Principle
State registration is carried out on the "single window" principle.Within this principle:
- state registration will be accompanied by parallel registration with tax and statistical authorities;
- information about the registration will be entered into the state register with the assignment of corresponding numbers;
- a registration certificate with the necessary numbers will be issued.
Process of State Registration of Mass Media
When registering mass media, the following documents must be provided:- an application in the approved form;
- a decision of the founder on the creation of the mass media;
- proof of payment of the registration fee;
- a list of founders with the necessary data;
- copies of the founders' passports;
- other documents in accordance with the provision.
- the trademark name in state and official languages;
- information about the founder and their address;
- the type of mass media;
- the domain name of the website, if available;
- the legal address of the editorial office;
- the name of the head;
- other information in accordance with the legislation.
- check the documents for compliance with the legislation;
- check for the presence of all necessary data;
- if necessary, prepare drafts of documents to eliminate discrepancies;
- issue an order for registration.
- enters the data into the electronic register;
- issues a certificate to the applicant;
- forms the registration file and transfers it to the archive in electronic format.
Founding documents after registration are stamped by the registering authority.
Procedure for Re-registration of Mass Media
Mass media must re-register in the following cases:- change in the composition of the founders;
- change of name or language of the publication;
- change of the editorial address;
- change of the domain name of the website.
When an individual exits the composition of the founders, a notarized statement of exit is required.
Legal entities must also submit a statement of exit, signed by the head and stamped.
When adding a new founder, a decision on their introduction must be provided.
Registration of Cessation of Mass Media Activities
The activities of mass media can only be terminated by the decision of the founder or the court.The basis for a court decision may be repeated violations by the editorial office of the requirements of the legislation.
To register the cessation of activities, the following must be provided:
- an application in the approved form;
- a decision on liquidation;
- a registration certificate;
- proof of payment of the fee;
- a transfer act of seals, if any;
- a decision on the liquidation balance;
- a conclusion about the archive of the liquidated legal entity;
- other documents specified in the provision.
After registering the cessation of activities, the registering authority:
- enters the data into the register;
- issues a copy of the order for cessation.
The date of cessation of activities is determined by the date of issuance of the order.
Forced Liquidation of Legal Entities
Tax authorities may apply to the court for the forced closure of a legal entity in the absence of reporting for a year.A court decision on closure is the basis for registering the cessation of activities.
Refusal of Registration and Cessation of Mass Media Activities
Registration may be denied in the following cases:- if the application is submitted on behalf of an incapacitated individual or legal entity;
- if there is a similar registered name;
- if the name contains religious terms prohibited for use;
- if there are discrepancies in the documents;
- if the documents do not comply with the legislation;
- if the name contains discriminatory elements;
- if the fee has not been paid;
- if there is a court ban on registration;
- if the founders are on the wanted list.
The applicant may appeal the registration decision in accordance with the legislation.
The applicant may reapply after eliminating the grounds for refusal.
Responsibility for Violations
For failure to submit or timely submission of data, as well as for providing false information, liability is provided in accordance with the Code of Offenses.Electronic Register of Mass Media
The registering authority maintains an electronic register that contains information about registered and closed mass media.The procedure for maintaining the register is determined by the registering authority.
Data about mass media in the register confirms the fact of their registration.
The register contains:
- full and abbreviated names;
- date and number of the registration order;
- date of initial registration;
- organizational and legal form;
- type of mass media;
- method of formation;
- legal address;
- contact information;
- information about the founders;
- information about liquidation;
- information about the head.
Upon request, extracts from the register are provided within five working days, and in chronological order - within seven working days.
A fee is charged for urgent provision of information.Information is provided free of charge to state institutions.
The amount of the fee is determined in accordance with the legislation.
