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Level 2
  61 Telecommunication services 02C

Level 3
  612 Wireless telecommunication 02Cb

Measures Applicable at this Level
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Approval for the use of the media through the InternetAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on the Media No. 01/NA, dated 25 July 200831-12-9999
Head and Deputy Head of the Mass Media Organisation to be a Lao NationalNationality and Residency Requirements (for senior personnel)Ministry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on the Media No. 01/NA, dated 25 July 200831-12-9999
Head and Deputy Head of the Mass Media Organisation to be at least 23 years oldAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on the Media No. 01/NA, dated 25 July 200831-12-9999
Head and Deputy Head of the Mass Media Organisation to be permanent resident of Lao PDRNationality and Residency Requirements (for senior personnel)Ministry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on the Media No. 01/NA, dated 25 July 200831-12-9999
Imported shortrange radio frequency devices must be inspected and certified for its technical standard Import permitsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201803-07-9999
Not allow to import or produce the shortrange radio frequency devices without the approvalProhibitionMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201828-06-9999
Not allow to distrub or cause damage to other communicationsProhibitionMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201828-06-9999
Not allow to disturb the installation of frequency monitoring equipment and interrupt the Radio frequency inspectors to perform their duties.ProhibitionMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201828-06-9999
Not allow to use the shortrange radio frequency devices inconsistent with the technical standard as provide under this DecisionProhibitionMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201828-06-9999
Power transmission for IoT communication by LPWA is limited to 500mW (ERP)Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Radio Frequency for communications Internet of Things (LOT) no. 2116/MPT, dated 8 August 201827-06-9999
Power transmission for IoT communication by LPWA is limited to 500mW (ERP)Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Radio Frequency for communications Internet of Things (LOT) no. 2116/MPT, dated 8 August 201827-06-9999
Procedures for the Issue of Safety License Approvals of Radio Frequency TransmissionsAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on The Safety of Frequency Propagation No. 208/MPT, dated 05 February 201631-12-9999
Prohibition on Individuals and Organisations from bribing media personnel or media organisationssProhibitionMinistry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on the Media No. 01/NA, dated 25 July 200831-12-9999
Prohibition on Individuals and Organisations from interfering with the lawful contents of news, texts and programsProhibitionMinistry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on the Media No. 01/NA, dated 25 July 200831-12-9999
Prohibition on Individuals and Organisations from obstructing the production and dissemination of all types of lawful media productsProhibitionMinistry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on the Media No. 01/NA, dated 25 July 200831-12-9999
Prohibition on Individuals and Organisations from producing importing and/or disseminating media products without authorizationAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on the Media No. 01/NA, dated 25 July 200831-12-9999
Require the approval from Ministry of Post and Communications before importing the IoT equipmentImport permitsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Radio Frequency for communications Internet of Things (LOT) no. 2116/MPT, dated 8 August 201825-06-9999
Require the approval from Ministry of Post and Communications before importing the shortrange radio frequency devicesImport permitsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201803-07-9999
Short range radio frequencey, for IoL communication by LPWA, can be used without the approval, but to apply as service provider must require the approval from ministry and Post and Telecommunications Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Radio Frequency for communications Internet of Things (LOT) no. 2116/MPT, dated 8 August 201827-06-9999
Shortrange radio frequency devices which cause the interference frequency to other commonication must be suspended temporaryProhibitionMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201810-07-9999
Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2 Measures Also Applicable
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Billboard for private enterprise shall be in yellow background with red letterAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on billboard no. 50/NA, dated 21 June 201802-10-9999
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
A. Criteria for License ExtensionsAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Approval of Internet Service Business Operation No. 2530/MPT, dated 22 September 201531-12-9999
Accompanying Documents to be Submitted with Internet Services Business Operation License ApplicationsAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Approval of Internet Service Business Operation No. 2530/MPT, dated 22 September 201531-12-9999
Accompanying Documents to be Submitted with Internet Services Business Operation License Extension ApplicationsAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Approval of Internet Service Business Operation No. 2530/MPT, dated 22 September 201531-12-9999
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
Adherence to Accounting and Invoicing StandardsPerformance requirements (mandatory)Ministry of FinanceLaw on Value-Added Tax (Revised Version) No. 52/NA, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
All business activities in the Lao PDR must be registered of enterprisesAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Industry and CommerceDecision on Enterprise Registration no. 0023/MOIC.ERM, dated 09 January 201914-05-9999
all type of billboard use in Lao PDR must be written in LaoAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on billboard no. 50/NA, dated 21 June 201802-10-9999
Application for business activities outside controlled business list Authorization / permit requirements Ministry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion (Amended) No.14/NA, dated 17 November 201631-12-9999
Application for business activities under controlled business listAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion (Amended) No.14/NA, dated 17 November 201631-12-9999
Application for establishing a representative officeAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion (Amended) No.14/NA, dated 17 November 201631-12-9999
Application for Internet Services Business Operation LicenseAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Approval of Internet Service Business Operation No. 2530/MPT, dated 22 September 201531-12-9999
Application for Overseas Investment by Domestic InvestorsAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion (Amended) No.14/NA, dated 17 November 201631-12-9999
Application for Tax Identification NumberAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of FinanceMinisterial Instruction On Tax Revenue Collection Management No. 3281/MOF, dated 6 October 201431-12-9999
Application for the Establishment and Operation of a Postal BusinessAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Posts and TelecommunicationsPostal Law No. 45/NA, dated 25 December 201331-12-9999
Application form for extending representative officeAdministrative RequirementsMinistry 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
Application requirements for internet service provision business licenseAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsRegulation on Approval of Total Maximum Weight of Trucks No. 13848/MPWT, dated 26 September 201331-12-9999
Application requirements for internet service provision business licenseLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Posts and TelecommunicationsRegulation on Approval of Total Maximum Weight of Trucks No. 13848/MPWT, dated 26 September 201331-12-9999
Application requirements for internet service provision business licenseAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsRegulation on Approval of Total Maximum Weight of Trucks No. 13848/MPWT, dated 26 September 201331-12-9999
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