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License for Operating DTH Services in India

This approval is required for setting up and operating DTH services (Direct to Home) in India. The applicant company must have Indian Management Control with majority representatives on the board as well as the Chief Executive of the company being a resident Indian.

More than 20% of the total equity of applicant company should not be owned by a broadcasting/ cable company at any time during the license period. Similarly, the applicant company should not have more than 20% equity share in a broadcasting and/ or cable network company. If the applicant receives a license, they shall be required to submit the equity distribution of the company once every year during the license period.

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About This Plan

Companies planning to start DTH Business in India

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Timeline

Depends upon case to case basis

Services Covered
Who Should Buy
How It's Done
Documents Required
Services Covered
Getting DTH License for working in India
Who Should Buy
Any Indian company registered under the Indian Companies Act, 1956.
How It's Done

    • Purchase of Plan
    • Expert Assigned
    • Share the details as requested
    • Filing of Application for DTH License
Documents Required
  1. Certificate of Incorporation
  2. Article of Association of the applicant company
  3. Board Resolution for applying for permission and nomination of authorized signatory.
  4. Details of shareholding pattern as per Table 1 and Table 2 of the Application
  5. Complete bio-data of each of the members of Board of Directors, key executives such as CFO, CEO, Marketing head
  6. Detailed project report indicating financial, technical, operational implications and block schematic diagrams of various technical components including the suggested building plan, details of the proposed value-added services proposed to be provided
  7. The footprint of the satellite on which the transponder is to be hired
  8. Lease agreement for the hiring of satellite capacity
  9. Undertaking by the company on non-judicial stamp paper
  10. Net worth certificate of the company

What is DTH Operator License in India?

DTH Operator license is the permission to provide Direct-to-Home Broadcasting services in India. Issued by the Ministry of Information and broadcasting, this license will turn you into a DTH operator.


Ever wondered about the number of channels people have on television these days? And think of the number of hours most of these people are glued to their screens. Television has become a necessity and not just for entertainment. From providing the daily going-ons through news channels to satisfying your curiosity with National Geographic and Discovery, it has become a penultimate need for the people who don't have the patience of OTTs.

Why DTH License?

And that's why, if you wish to be one, becoming a DTH Operator by getting the DTH Operator License can be highly beneficial for you. The license is not only crucial for the new DTH players. If you are one of the people registered to provide direct broadcasting services, you first need to file a new license to provide DTH services in India.


Worried that the process might be challenging? Don't be. While the process of obtaining the license isn't easy, TAXAJ has experts who don't let that stop you from getting the license. We provide end-to-end services to ensure you establish your DTH company on time.

Eligibility for DTH License in India

Following are the eligibility criteria to obtain DTH Operator License.

  • The applicant should be registered as a company as per the Companies Act 1956
  • The applicant must follow the Foreign Direct Investment Policy as the rules change from time to time.

Process for Obtaining DTH Operator License in India

  1. Gathering the documents
  2. Submitting the application for DTH Operator License
  3. Submission of a one-time non-refundable fee.
  4. Letting the application and a Ministry Officials assess the procedure document.
  5. Receiving notification to submit the bank guarantees.
  6. Getting the DTH Operator license.

Once issued, the DTH Operator license will be valid for 20 years. Upon expiration of this period, you can renew it for 10 years.

Our Assistance in getting the DTH License

TAXAJ can assist you with the registration by providing you with the following services:

  • Selection of certification type
  • Document aggregation
  • Draft approval
  • Get you the rights for DTH Operator License.

If you want to be licensed to provide Direct-to-home broadcasting services, TAXAJ can lend you a hand in getting DTH Operator License.


Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What is a DTH Operator License in India?

A. DTH Operator license is the permission to provide Direct-to-Home Broadcasting services in India. Issued by the Ministry of Information and broadcasting, this license will turn you into a DTH operator.


Q. Why is the DTH license required?

A. Ever wondered about the number of channels people have on television these days? And think of the number of hours most of these people are glued to their screens. Television has become a necessity and not just for entertainment. For the Television setup, you need to get the DTH License in India.


Q. Is Becoming a DTH Operator beneficial for you?

A. Becoming a DTH Operator by getting the DTH Operator License can greatly benefit you. The license is not only crucial for the new DTH players. If you are one of the people registered to provide direct broadcasting services, you first need to file a new license to provide DTH services in India.


Q. Do people prefer DTH cable over OTT nowadays?

A. From providing the daily going-ons through news channels to satisfying your curiosity with National Geographic and Discovery, it has become a penultimate need for the people who don't have the patience of OTTs.


Q. Briefly explain the DTH Operator Process of license registration.

A. For DTH Operator License, the registration procedure is as follows:

1. Gathering the documents

2. Submitting the application for DTH Operator License

3. Submission of a one-time non-refundable fee.

4. Letting the application and a Ministry Officials assess the procedure document.

5. Receiving notification to submit the bank guarantees.

6. Getting the DTH Operator license.


Q. What is the validity of the DTH license in India?

A. Once issued, the DTH Operator license will be valid for 20 years. Upon expiration of this period, you can renew it for 10 years.


Q. What are the documentation requirements for a DTH license in India?

A. For DTH License in India, The Documents that are required to file the application for DTH Operator License are as follows:

  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Memorandum of Association
  • Articles of Association
  • Net Worth Certificate of the company
  • Audited Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statement of the company
  • Diagram of the setup box
  • Details about the current operational capacity


Q. Is drafting the DTH license agreement necessary for registration?

A. Yes, the licensing agreement is necessary for DTH registration in India.


Q. What is the eligibility for the Dish Operator registration?

A. Following are the eligibility criteria to obtain DTH Operator License.

  • The applicant should be registered as a company as per the Companies Act 1956
  • The applicant must follow the Foreign Direct Investment Policy as the rules change from time to time.


Q. Who is the best DTH License Provider in India?

A. The TAXAJ is one of India's most prominent Legal Consultancy Firms. It is also a very celebrated DTH Operator registration services provider in the country.  TAXAJ can assist you with the registration by providing you with the following services:

  • Selection of certification type
  • Document aggregation
  • Draft approval
  • Get you the rights for DTH Operator License.


Q. How can TAXAJ help you in getting the DTH license in India?

A. Worried that the process might be challenging? Don't be. While the process of obtaining the license isn't easy, TAXAJ has experts who don't let that stop you from getting the license. We provide end-to-end services to ensure you establish your DTH company on time.