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   Business Services 01

Level 2
   Professional services 01A

Level 3
  861 Legal services 01Aa

Measures Applicable at this Level
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Approval requirements for foreign lawyers to practice from the Ministry of JusticeAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of JusticeLaw on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Requirements to establish a legal enterpriseAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of JusticeLaw on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Requirement to pay fees to the Bar AssociationFeeMinistry of JusticeLaw on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Requirements to establish a legal enterprise in a form alowed by the lawForm of establishmentMinistry of JusticeLaw on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Requirements to establishmentforeign legal enterprise branchForm of establishmentMinistry of JusticeLaw on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Other requirements for aliens and foreigners to become lawyers in the Lao PDRLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of JusticeLaw on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Qualification requirements for aliens and foreigners to become lawyersLicensing (based on qualifications / education)Ministry of JusticeLaw on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Qualification requirements to be met by lawyersLicensing (based on qualifications / education)Ministry of JusticeLaw on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Requirement to subscribe to the Bar AssociationRequirement to subscribe to associationMinistry of JusticeLaw on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Residency requirements and Legal Status for aliens and foreigners to become lawyers in the Lao PDRResidency of services suppliersMinistry of JusticeLaw on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Requirements for types of services provided by foreign legal enterprisesDomestic partner requirementMinistry of JusticeLaw on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2 Measures Also Applicable
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Type 2 of Representative office is valid for 1 year Numerical restrictions (duration license)Ministry of Planning and InvestmentDecision on Establishment and Management of Representative Office for Foreign Legal Entities in Lao PDR no. 1815/MPI, dated 30 July 201816-09-9999
Type 1 of Representative office is valid for 1 year and can be extended for 3 times (1 time/1 year)Numerical restrictions (duration license)Ministry of Planning and InvestmentDecision on Establishment and Management of Representative Office for Foreign Legal Entities in Lao PDR no. 1815/MPI, dated 30 July 201816-09-9999
Requirement for short term lease to be maximum of 5 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 terms of concession investment not to exceed 99 yearsNumerical restrictions (duration license)Ministry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Business operating license, which is not required the technical monitoring and the assessment of periodic movements, shall be issued wihout expiration dateNumerical restrictions (duration license)Ministry of Industry and CommerceInstruction on Business Operating License for Business Authorities under Industry and Commerce no. 0045/MOIC.ERM, dated 18 January 201923-09-9999
Business operating license on billboard shall be issued for life-time movement of enterpriseNumerical restrictions (duration license)Ministry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on billboard no. 50/NA, dated 21 June 201830-09-9999
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
Rates of Value Added Tax to be leviedOther measuresMinistry of FinanceLaw on Value-Added Tax (Revised Version) No. 52/NA, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
Prohibition on using certain Enterprise NamesOther measuresEnterprise Management and Inspection AuthorityLaw on Enterprises No. 46/NA, dated 23 December 201331-12-9999
Requirement for a Tax Identification NumberOther measuresMinistry of FinanceMinisterial Instruction On Tax Revenue Collection Management No. 3281/MOF, dated 6 October 201431-12-9999
Requirement for exempted residents to open bank account abroad.Other measuresBank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirement for notification of use of foreign bank accountsOther measuresBank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirement to declare foreign currencyOther measuresBank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirement to repatriate foreign currency incomeOther measuresBank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirement for Import of Foreign Investment CapitalOther measuresBank of the Lao PDRLaw on the Management of Foreign Currency No. 55/NA, dated 22 December 201431-12-9999
Accounts Keeping for entities under the Value Added SystemOther measuresMinistry of FinanceLaw on Value-Added Tax (Revised Version) No. 52/NA, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
Requirement for moving cash currencyOther measuresBank of the Lao PDRLaw on the Management of Foreign Currency No. 55/NA, dated 22 December 201431-12-9999
Availability and accessibility of documentsOther measuresMinistry of FinanceLaw on Value-Added Tax (Revised Version) No. 52/NA, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
Business Owner to return Certificate of Tax Identification Number in instances of permanent Business cessationOther measuresMinistry of FinanceMinisterial Instruction On Tax Revenue Collection Management No. 3281/MOF, dated 6 October 201431-12-9999
Requirement for use of foreign currency within the Lao PDROther measuresBank of the Lao PDRLaw on the Management of Foreign Currency No. 55/NA, dated 22 December 201431-12-9999
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