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Measures Applicable at this Level
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 TransportGuideline on the Implementation of Business Operating License under Public Works and Transportation Sector no. 05949/MPWT, dated 21 March 201906-09-9999
Must have the residency in lao PDRResidency of services suppliersMinistry 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 not be a bankrupt personLicensing (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 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 trademark assignees to register it in Lao PDRAdministrative RequirementsScience Technology and Environment AgencyDecree on Trademarks No. 06/PM, dated 18 January 199531-12-9999
Requirement to notify this to the authorities that owner of a trademark agreed to allow another person to use itAdministrative RequirementsScience Technology and Environment AgencyDecree on Trademarks No. 06/PM, dated 18 January 199531-12-9999
Requirement for registration of certificate service providersLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Science and TechnologyDecree and Law on Electronic Transaction No. 20/NA, dated 7 December 201231-12-9999
Requirement for threshold to be met to recognise digital certificateOther measuresMinistry of Science and TechnologyDecree and Law on Electronic Transaction No. 20/NA, dated 7 December 201231-12-9999
Requirement to use secure digital signature according to rulesOther measuresMinistry of Science and TechnologyDecree and Law on Electronic Transaction No. 20/NA, dated 7 December 201231-12-9999
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
Investment Approval ProceduresAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
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 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 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 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 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 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 registation to invest in (specific) economic zone businessAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Requirement for registered capital amount to be maintainedMinimum capital requirementsMinistry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
Requirement for representative offices of foregn busininess to be registered, with prohibition on conducting business in Lao PDRForm of establishmentMinistry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion No. 02/NA, dated 8 July 200931-12-9999
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