Other Service Providers License Overview

  • The acronym OSP simply stands for "Other Service Provider." The term "Other Service Provider" refers to a business that offers application services.
  • In order to deliver services like e-telebanking, telemedicine, teleeducation, teletrading, e-commerce, call centers, network operation centers, and other IT Enabled Services, it is necessary to use telecom resources that are made available by authorized telecom service providers.
  • The infrastructure that the OSP uses to deliver Application Services is known as the "OSP Centre" and is situated in a country called India. "Domestic OSP" refers to an OSP that offers application services within a country's borders. "International OSP" refers to an OSP that offers application services across international borders.
 

Who Needs

OSP Registration is necessary for the following Service Providers: call centres, network operation centres, telemedicine, teleeducation, tele-trading, tele-banking, and other IT-enabled services requiring telecom resources. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Public Switched Telecom Network, Public Land Mobile Network, and/or the telecom bandwidth offered by approved telecom service providers are only a few examples of the telecom facilities used by an OSP as Telecom Resources.

 

The entity must be a Private Limited Company in order to obtain an OSP Registration in India. Because of this, business owners who intend to launch a call centre, BPO, online store, or other IT-enabled service must incorporate a private limited company.

 

Procedure

  • The Department of Telecom's (DoT) Telecom Enforcement, Resource and Monitoring (TERM) Cells, which have jurisdiction over the location of the OSP/Telemarketing Center, perform the registration of OSPs
  • The methods to obtaining an OSP licence in India are as follows:
  • Registration of the business with the MCA is the initial stage (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)
  • gathering and uploading required documentation
  • The online registration process for OSP licences requires the collection and upload of specific documentation. For more information, please see the section below.
  • Apply for the OSP licence India online
  • By completing the Form A found on the Saralsanchar website, the business can submit an online application for the OSP licence. To guarantee a seamless application and registration, it may be necessary to seek the assistance of an OSP licencing consultant.
  • The straightforward IEC registration process is all you will need to complete in order to obtain your import export licence online.
  • Step : 1 The Directorate General of Foreign Trade receives the online IEC application form in the Aayaat Niryaat Form no. 2A format. As an alternative, it could be completed offline at the DGFT regional office.
  • Step : 2 All necessary paperwork must be presented, including bank account information and a DSC.
  • Step : 3 After then, the application will be processed further after receiving the Import Export code.
  • Step : 4 The import export licence will be provided to the entity as a soft copy after the authorities have examined the supporting documentation and reviewed the application.
  • For IEC Registration, Relatively Fewer Documents Are Needed. Only a few documents, which are listed below for a better understanding, are necessary.
  • License for Other Service Providers
 
Documents For Other Service Providers License
 
  • The registrar of Companies' Certificate of Incorporation
  • Articles of Association and the Memorandum of Association
  • Power of Attorney or Board Resolution Validating the Authorized Signatory
  • A Note Regarding the Type of Business
  • a list of the company's directors
  • List of the company's shareholders
 
FAQ
 

Who Is Covered by the OSP License?

The OSP includes companies that offer services such as telebanking, telemedicine, teleeducation, teletrading, e-commerce, call centres, network operation centres, and other IT enabled services.

Those who can register under this licence are eligible, right?

Application eligibility is limited to Companies that are registered as Private Limited organisations.

Validity of the License?

After the date of issuance, an OSP licence is good for 20 years. It can be prolonged for an additional 10 years, though.

I am in the lead generation business, do I need the OSP registration?

Yes, a licence from the OSP is still required for lead generation businesses.

Can I use my OSP licence to operate in another location?

Not at all. There is a location-specific OSP licence. With a copy of your RoC incorporation, you can submit an application for a new OSP licence to operate in a different location.

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