Description

This service enables companies to submit a request online to apply for a small printing house’s license, on the e-services portal of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, for advertising purposes, including printing advertisements, posters, media bulletins, calendars, notebooks, personal cards, wedding cards, smart cards, printing of correspondence papers, commercial stationery, and invoices.

Online Instructions

• Go to MCS e-services portal, and enter your username and password if you were previously registered in the National Authentication System.
• Select Organization License under the Department of Publications, Audio & Visual Media - Licensing Section.
• Choose the Facility Type, and Activity “Small Printing Press”, filling out its respective online application form.
• Attach the following documents:
• QID copy of the license owner and partners, as well as responsible manager
• Trade name reservation certificate or commercial registration copy
• Signature’s authorization proof certificate in case of applying as a representative or authorized signatory
• Copy of the lease contract of the activity’s location
• Submit the application.

Fees

• Issuing and Reissuing License: QR10,000
• Renewing License: QR5000

Additional Information

• It takes five (5) working days to get the license.
• This service is available on the Ministry’s mobile app.