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  622 Wholesale trade services 04A

Measures Applicable at this Level
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Age consideration of used imported transportation vehiclesOther measuresMinistry of Public Works and TransportRegulation regarding the technical standard of vehicles and accessories of vehicles which will be obtained the authorization to import for registration and assemble in unit in order to use in the Lao PDR No. 4312/MCTPC, dated 11 November 200231-12-9999
Application to the Commercial Section for the establishment and Operation of Goods Trading BusinessAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Industry and CommerceDecree On Goods Trading Business No. 206/PMO, dated 11 October 200131-12-9999
Application to the Financial Section for the Establishment and Operation of Goods Trading BusinessAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Industry and CommerceDecree On Goods Trading Business No. 206/PMO, dated 11 October 200131-12-9999
Authorization for the importation of accessories for all types of vehiclesAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Public Works and TransportRegulation regarding the technical standard of vehicles and accessories of vehicles which will be obtained the authorization to import for registration and assemble in unit in order to use in the Lao PDR No. 4312/MCTPC, dated 11 November 200231-12-9999
Authorization to be sought for importation of engine accessories by companies who intend to distribute themAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Public Works and TransportRegulation regarding the technical standard of vehicles and accessories of vehicles which will be obtained the authorization to import for registration and assemble in unit in order to use in the Lao PDR No. 4312/MCTPC, dated 11 November 200231-12-9999
Fine 1.000.000 - 2.000.000 kip for the second time of vioating this instructionFeeMinistry of Industry and CommerceInstruction on Tobacco Production Control by Setting Wholesale and Retail Prices no. 1791/MOIC.ERM, dated 18 December 201802-08-9999
Fine 2.000.000-4.000.000 for third time of violating this instruction FeeMinistry of Industry and CommerceInstruction on Tobacco Production Control by Setting Wholesale and Retail Prices no. 1791/MOIC.ERM, dated 18 December 201802-08-9999
Fine 500.000 - 1.000.000 kip for the first time of vioating this instructionFeeMinistry of Industry and CommerceInstruction on Tobacco Production Control by Setting Wholesale and Retail Prices no. 1791/MOIC.ERM, dated 18 December 201802-08-9999
General conditions for importation of used transportation vehiclesAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportRegulation regarding the technical standard of vehicles and accessories of vehicles which will be obtained the authorization to import for registration and assemble in unit in order to use in the Lao PDR No. 4312/MCTPC, dated 11 November 200231-12-9999
Horsepower Technical Standard of Jumbo vehicles imported into LaoProhibitionMinistry of Public Works and TransportRegulation regarding the technical standard of vehicles and accessories of vehicles which will be obtained the authorization to import for registration and assemble in unit in order to use in the Lao PDR No. 4312/MCTPC, dated 11 November 200231-12-9999
Horsepower Technical Standard of other motor cycles imported into LaoProhibitionMinistry of Public Works and TransportRegulation regarding the technical standard of vehicles and accessories of vehicles which will be obtained the authorization to import for registration and assemble in unit in order to use in the Lao PDR No. 4312/MCTPC, dated 11 November 200231-12-9999
Horsepower Technical Standard of other touk touks imported into LaoProhibitionMinistry of Public Works and TransportRegulation regarding the technical standard of vehicles and accessories of vehicles which will be obtained the authorization to import for registration and assemble in unit in order to use in the Lao PDR No. 4312/MCTPC, dated 11 November 200231-12-9999
Maximum Weight of Transportation VehicleAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Public Works and TransportRegulation regarding the technical standard of vehicles and accessories of vehicles which will be obtained the authorization to import for registration and assemble in unit in order to use in the Lao PDR No. 4312/MCTPC, dated 11 November 200231-12-9999
Minimum Capital Requirement for the establishment of Goods Trading BusinessesMinimum capital requirementsMinistry of Industry and CommerceDecree On Goods Trading Business No. 206/PMO, dated 11 October 200131-12-9999
Prohibition on importing vehicles and vehicle accessories without authorisationAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Public Works and TransportRegulation regarding the technical standard of vehicles and accessories of vehicles which will be obtained the authorization to import for registration and assemble in unit in order to use in the Lao PDR No. 4312/MCTPC, dated 11 November 200231-12-9999
Level 0 and Level 1 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
70 percent of fines shall be contribute to governmental budget and 30 percents to tobacco funding FeeMinistry of HealthDecree on Fines and Other Measures for the Violation of the Laws and Regulations on Tobacco Control no. 52/GO, dated 21 February 201910-10-9999
70% construction completion for sale of sales booths and services premises in shopping centersOther measuresMinistry of Industry and CommerceDecision On Shopping Centers and Department Stores No. 1950/MOIC.DTD, 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
Acting as an intermediary to give or accept a bribe for their own interest or those of their associates, relatives, organization, or any persons are prohibitedProhibitionMinistry of Industry and CommerceLaw on Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Measures No. 65/NA, dated 14 June 201925-11-9999
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
Allocation of areas to maintain orderPerformance requirements (mandatory)Ministry of Industry and CommerceDecision On Shopping Centers and Department Stores No. 1950/MOIC.DTD, dated 22 September 201531-12-9999
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 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 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 submission for investment in a concession businessAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Planning and InvestmentLaw on Investment Promotion (Amended) No.14/NA, dated 17 November 201631-12-9999
Applications for the Establishment of Shopping Centers and Department StoresAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Industry and CommerceDecision On Shopping Centers and Department Stores No. 1950/MOIC.DTD, dated 22 September 201531-12-9999
Appointment of senior level officials to be responsible for key activities relating to AML/CFTAdministrative RequirementsBank of the Lao PDRLaw on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism No. 50/NA, dated 21 July 201431-12-9999
Approval of invoice designAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of FinanceDecree on invoice No. 12/PM, dated 23 January 201531-12-9999
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