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Measures Applicable at this Level
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Boat building and repair business registrationAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Public Works and TransportRegulation on Vessel Construction License No. 1442/MCTPC, dated 26 June 199631-12-9999
Maximum gross weight limitAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportDecision on the Maximum Weight of Trucks with 22 Wheels or 6 Axles No. 5064/MPWT, dated 21 April 200931-12-9999
Maximum gross weight of lorry truck during rainy seasonAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportRegulation on Approval of Total Maximum Weight of Trucks No. 13848/MPWT, dated 26 September 201331-12-9999
Prohibition for domestic transportation of goods.ProhibitionMinistry of Public Works and TransportRegulation on the Management of Foreign Trucks entering Lao PDR on a Temporary Basis No. 09539/MTWT, dated 14 June 201231-12-9999
Requirement to obtain a boat building approvalAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Public Works and TransportRegulation on Vessel Construction License No. 1442/MCTPC, dated 26 June 199631-12-9999
Requirement to obtain a boat buildingAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportRegulation on Vessel Construction License No. 1442/MCTPC, dated 26 June 199631-12-9999
Requirement to obtain approval for a special transportationAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Public Works and TransportRegulation on Approval of Total Maximum Weight of Trucks No. 13848/MPWT, dated 26 September 201331-12-9999
Width, length, high of truckAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportRegulation on Approval of Total Maximum Weight of Trucks No. 13848/MPWT, dated 26 September 201331-12-9999
Not allow any business to apply more than 1 business operating license for the same type of business activities or apply in many places. ProhibitionMinistry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201803-09-9999
Shall attend the offices of industry and commerce at the central, provincial, or district office level to register the business. After the registration, shall apply for business operation license from Public works and transport sector.Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201803-09-9999
supporting documents to apply for the business operating license in public works and transport.Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201803-09-9999
Business operating license shall be extented prior to its expiration dateAdministrative RequirementsMinistry 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 extension fee shall be increased by 20% after the previous license is expired,FeeMinistry 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 re-apply for new business operating license after the expiration date of the previous one.Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
business operation license is valid for 01 yearNumerical restrictions (duration license)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
Business operating license of dead owner shall be transferred within 90 daysAdministrative RequirementsMinistry 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 inform the related authorities 30 days before ceasing operation or closing down the business,Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
In case the business operating license is missing, enterprise shall apply for a new one within 30 days Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
Supporting document to appoint the managerAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
Allow to trasfer business operating license to eligible personAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportDecision on Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 17582/MPWT, dated 08 August 201804-09-9999
Level 0 Measures Also Applicable
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Approved lease or concession of state owned land is zonedZoning restrictionsLand inspection AuthorityInstruction As regards the implementation of decree on state-owned land approval for lease or concession No. 20/PMO.NLMA, dated 9 April 201031-12-9999
Capital requirement by foreigners for investment in general business.Minimum capital requirementsMinistry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Duration for Business Establishment or Project OperationNumerical restrictions (duration license)Land inspection AuthorityPrime Minister’s Decree on the Leasing of State Land No. 135/PM, dated 25 May 200931-12-9999
Investment Approval ProceduresAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Limitation placed on duration of land lease for foreignersNumerical restrictions (duration license)Land inspection AuthorityLaw on Land No. 04/NA, dated 21 October 200331-12-9999
Prohibition of sending Lao labor overseas in dangerous work conditionsProhibitionMinistry of Labour and Social WelfareAmended Labour Law No. 43/NA, dated 24 December 201331-12-9999
Requirement for acquisition of land use rights to be determined on 3 basesLand Ownership Land inspection AuthorityLaw on Land No. 04/NA, dated 21 October 200331-12-9999
Requirement for approval for lease or concession of state owned landAuthorization / permit requirements Land inspection AuthorityInstruction As regards the implementation of decree on state-owned land approval for lease or concession No. 20/PMO.NLMA, dated 9 April 201031-12-9999
Requirement for approval for transferring concession rights or sharesAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Planning and InvestmentDecree on the Implementation of the Investment Promotion Law No. 119/PM, dated 20 April 201131-12-9999
Requirement for approval to grant lease or concession of State land which must specify land use objctivesAdministrative RequirementsLand inspection AuthorityPrime Minister’s Decree on the Leasing of State Land No. 135/PM, dated 25 May 200931-12-9999
Requirement for authorisation to use rights acquired from land lease or land concession as collateralAuthorization / permit requirements Land inspection AuthorityPrime Ministerial Decree on the Implementation of the Land Law No. 88/PM, dated 3 June 200831-12-9999
Requirement for branches of foreign legal entity to be registeredAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Requirement for business cooperation contract to be declared and certifiedAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Requirement for business operators not to engage in anticompetitve conductProhibitionBusiness competition commissionLaw on Business Competition No. 60/NA, dated 14 July 201531-12-9999
Requirement for change of ownership of trademark to be recordedPerformance requirements (non-mandatory)Science Technology and Environment AgencyDecree on Trademarks No. 06/PM, dated 18 January 199531-12-9999
Requirement for consumer protection organisaitons to provide information on dangerous goods and servicesAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Industry and CommerceConsumer Protection Law No. 02/NA, dated 30 June 201031-12-9999
Requirement for establishment of recruitment service enterprises to be based on meeting technical requirementsNationality (for services supplier)Ministry of Labour and Social WelfareAmended Labour Law No. 43/NA, dated 24 December 201331-12-9999
Requirement for establishment of recruitment service enterprises to be based on meeting technical requirementsAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Labour and Social WelfareAmended Labour Law No. 43/NA, dated 24 December 201331-12-9999
Requirement for establishment of recruitment service enterprises to be based on meeting technical requirementsLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Labour and Social WelfareAmended Labour Law No. 43/NA, dated 24 December 201331-12-9999
Requirement for fee in the form of warranty to be deposited to conduct concession investmentFeeMinistry of Planning and InvestmentDecree on the Implementation of the Investment Promotion Law No. 119/PM, dated 20 April 201131-12-9999
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