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Measures Applicable at this Level
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Individuals who desire to aply business operating license shall be over 18 yearsLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
must have the residency in lao PDRLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
Must not be a bankrupt personLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
Must never been revoked business operating license Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
Legal entity shall be formed as limited company or Public companyForm of establishmentMinistry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
legal entity must never been dissolved or revoked business operating licenseLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
Must obtian the finacial stability in adequate amount for operating businessLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
must recruit at least two specialzed officersNumerical restrictions (employess)Ministry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
Director must be specialized in the field of the business which apply for operating license Licensing (based on qualifications / education)Ministry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
the office shall be located in Lao PDR Local Presence (mandatory establishment)Ministry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
Fee and serivce cost to issue business operating licenseFeeMinistry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
Must register business at industry and commerce office (central, or provincial, or district level), before applying for business operating licensing.Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportGuideline on the Implementation of Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 05949/MPWT, dated 21 March 201906-09-9999
supporting documents to apply for the bsuiness operationg license in public works and transport.Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Public Works and TransportGuideline on the Implementation of Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 05949/MPWT, dated 21 March 201906-09-9999
Business operating license shall be extented prior to its expiration dateAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportGuideline on the Implementation of Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 05949/MPWT, dated 21 March 201906-09-9999
In case business operating license is expired, the extension fee shall be increased by 20%FeeMinistry of Public Works and TransportGuideline on the Implementation of Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 05949/MPWT, dated 21 March 201906-09-9999
Must re-apply for new business operating license after the expiration date of the previous one.Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportGuideline on the Implementation of Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 05949/MPWT, dated 21 March 201906-09-9999
business operating license of dead owner shall be transferred within 90 daysAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportGuideline on the Implementation of Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 05949/MPWT, dated 21 March 201906-09-9999
must inform the related authorities 30 days before ceasing operation or closing down the business,Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportGuideline on the Implementation of Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 05949/MPWT, dated 21 March 201906-09-9999
In case the business operating license is missing, enterprise shall apply for a new one within 30 days Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportGuideline on the Implementation of Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 05949/MPWT, dated 21 March 201906-09-9999
Supporting document to appoint the managerLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Public Works and TransportGuideline on the Implementation of Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 05949/MPWT, dated 21 March 201906-09-9999
Level 0 Measures Also Applicable
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Requirement for foreign investor in joint venture to contribute minimum capitalMinimum capital requirementsMinistry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Requirement for foreign investors to have minimum capitalMinimum capital requirementsMinistry of Planning and InvestmentDecree on the Implementation of the Investment Promotion Law No. 119/PM, dated 20 April 201131-12-9999
Requirement for foreign investors to have minimum capital to purchase land use rightsMinimum capital requirementsMinistry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Requirement for foreign investors to purchase land use rightsLand Ownership Ministry of Planning and InvestmentDecree on the Implementation of the Investment Promotion Law No. 119/PM, dated 20 April 201131-12-9999
Requirement for foreign labor to be subjected to conditionsNationality (for services supplier)Ministry of Labour and Social WelfareAmended Labour Law No. 43/NA, dated 24 December 201331-12-9999
Requirement for foreign labour to be registered and receive work permitAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Labour and Social WelfareAmended Labour Law No. 43/NA, dated 24 December 201331-12-9999
Requirement for foreigners to receive approval to lease land or receive land subject to concession from the State.Authorization / permit requirements Land inspection AuthorityLaw on Land No. 04/NA, dated 21 October 200331-12-9999
Requirement for importation of foreign labor to be subject to conditionsNationality (for services supplier)Ministry of Labour and Social WelfareAmended Labour Law No. 43/NA, dated 24 December 201331-12-9999
Requirement for individuals and organizations to refrain from harmful conductProhibitionMinistry of Industry and CommerceConsumer Protection Law No. 02/NA, dated 30 June 201031-12-9999
Requirement for investment in (specific) economic zone to be subject to maximum duration of 99 yearsNumerical restrictions (duration license)Ministry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Requirement for investments to be within zoned areasZoning restrictionsMinistry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Requirement for investments to take 3 formsForm of establishmentMinistry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Requirement for investor to be a legal entity to conduct investmentForm of establishmentMinistry of Planning and InvestmentDecree on the Implementation of the Investment Promotion Law No. 119/PM, dated 20 April 201131-12-9999
Requirement for investors other than zone developers to be licensedLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Requirement for lease or concession of state land to be according to zoned areasZoning restrictionsLand inspection AuthorityPrime Minister’s Decree on the Leasing of State Land No. 135/PM, dated 25 May 200931-12-9999
Requirement for license for concession businessAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Requirement for long-term lease or concession to be for more than 15 yearsNumerical restrictions (duration license)Land inspection AuthorityPrime Minister’s Decree on the Leasing of State Land No. 135/PM, dated 25 May 200931-12-9999
Requirement for maximum time in which foreign labor can be employedNumerical restrictions (other)Ministry of Labour and Social WelfareAmended Labour Law No. 43/NA, dated 24 December 201331-12-9999
Requirement for medium term lease of State land to be for maximum of 15 yearsNumerical restrictions (duration license)Land inspection AuthorityPrime Minister’s Decree on the Leasing of State Land No. 135/PM, dated 25 May 200931-12-9999
Requirement for nationals and foreigners who lease land or have land concession to meet criteria.FeeLand inspection AuthorityPrime Minister’s Decree on the Leasing of State Land No. 135/PM, dated 25 May 200931-12-9999
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