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Title: Guideline on the Implementation of Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 05949/MPWT, dated 21 March 2019
Type: Guidelines
Responsible Agency: Ministry of Public Works and Transport
Issuing Date: 2019-05-24
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This guideline elaborates on the management of business operating license under public works and transportation sector in order to ensure that the activity is implemented accurately and transparently, in according to the related regulations; to promote private sectors for establishing their own businesses; and to achieve the national uniformity.





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Must register business at industry and commerce office (central, or provincial, or district level), before applying for business operating licensing.Individual, who desire to operate business in public works and transport sector, must register its business at industry and commerce office (central, or provincial, or district level). After the registration, such individual shall be able to apply for business operation license from Public work and transport sector.Active
supporting documents to apply for the bsuiness operationg license in public works and transport.Individual who desire to apply for business operating license from public works and transport shall submit the follwong documents:

1. Enterprise License from ministry of industry and commerce which is related to business activities under MPWT sector.
2. business operating or investment application
3. Business plan; production plan; or management plan, including profiles of board of directors and related officers, list of real estates, bank statement, certificate of title for vehicles and other;
4. ID card or Family book (domestic individual or legal entities), Passport or stay permit (foreign individual or legal entities )
5. photos of director (2)
6. Criminal Record
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Business operating license shall be extented prior to its expiration dateBusiness operating license shall be extended prior to its expiration date. After applying for the extension, the applicant is obtained the business operating authorization. Unless, there is any comment from the central, provincial or district office level of post and Active
In case business operating license is expired, the extension fee shall be increased by 20%In case business operating license is expired, the extension fee shall be increased by 20%Active
Must re-apply for new business operating license after the expiration date of the previous one.In case business operating license is expired after 20 days, the business shall re-apply for new business operating licenseActive
business operating license of dead owner shall be transferred within 90 daysIn case the owner of business operating license is dead, the license shall be transferred to other within 90 days. Otherwise, the license shall be invalidActive
must inform the related authorities 30 days before ceasing operation or closing down the business,Business, who desire to cease operation or close down its business, shall inform related authorities 30 days prior.Active
In case the business operating license is missing, enterprise shall apply for a new one within 30 days In case the business operating license is missing, enterprise shall apply for a new one within 30 days with a fee described.Active
Supporting document to appoint the managerThe business owner shall appoint the manager or oneself by submitting thoes documents:
1. a copy of ID card
2. a copy of family book
3. photo size 3x4 (2)
4. criminal records
5. authorized letter from business owner
6. Health certificate (1)
Business owner shall submit passport and a copy of work permit (if foreigner)
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Individuals who desire to aply business operating license shall be over 18 yearsIndividuals who desire to apply business operating license shall be over 18 yearsActive
Must have the residency in lao PDRIndividuals who desire to apply business operating license shall have the residence in Lao PDRActive
Must not be a bankrupt personIndividuals who desire to apply business operating license shall not be bankrupt personActive
must never been revoked business operating license Individuals who desire to apply business operating license must never been revoked business operating license Active
Legal entity shall establish as limited company or Public companyif the applicant is legal entity, it shall be establish as limited company or Public companyActive
legal entity must never been dissolved or revoked business operating licenseshareholders, director or beneficiary must never been dissolved or revoked business operating licenseActive
Must obtian the finacial stability in adequate amount for operating businessIndividuals or legal entities, both domestic and international, desire to apply for business operating license related to public works and transport must obtain the financial stability in adequate amount for operating business. All contributed asset must be certified by relevant authoritiesActive
must recruit at least two specialzed officersmust recruit at least two officers who are specialized or experienced in related fieldActive
Director must be specialized in the field of the business which apply for operating license Applicant or Director must be specialized in the field of the business which apply for operating license Active
the office shall be located in Lao PDR the office shall be located in Lao PDR, be appropriate for operating business and be environmental friendly Active
Fee and serivce cost to issue business operating licenseFee and service cost to issue business operating license shall be charged in according to the Decree on fee and service costActive