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   Communication Services 02

Level 2
   Audio-visual services 02D

Level 3
  9611,9612 Motion picture and video tape services 02Da

Measures Applicable at this Level
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Requirement to obtain approval before distributing a movie over televisionAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Information, Culture and TourismDECREE ON FILM No. 246/GOV, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
Requirement to obtain the authorization for film productionAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Information, Culture and TourismDECREE ON FILM No. 246/GOV, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
Requirement to obtain the authorization for foreigner's to record filmAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Information, Culture and TourismDECREE ON FILM No. 246/GOV, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
Authorization for producing films relating Lao PDRAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of Information, Culture and TourismDECREE ON FILM No. 246/GOV, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
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
Film import-export authorizationImport permitsMinistry of Information, Culture and TourismDECREE ON FILM No. 246/GOV, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
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 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
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
Requirement to obtain ID card for staff employed in the film industryAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Information, Culture and TourismDECREE ON FILM No. 246/GOV, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
Films submission requirementAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Information, Culture and TourismDECREE ON FILM No. 246/GOV, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
Inspection of films prior to public displayAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Information, Culture and TourismDECREE ON FILM No. 246/GOV, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
Prohibition on Individuals and Organisations from bribing media personnel or media organisationsProhibitionMinistry 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
Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2 Measures Also Applicable
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Requirement for investor to be a legal entity to conduct investmentForm of establishmentMinistry of Planning and InvestmentDecree on the Implementation of the Investment Promotion Law No. 119/PM, dated 20 April 201131-12-9999
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
Establishment of Branches or Representative Offices by a Foreign Owned Investment EnterpriseForm of establishmentMinistry of Planning and InvestmentDecree of the Prime Minister Regarding the Implementation of the Law on the Promotion and Management of Foreign Investment in the Lao People's Democratic Republic No. 46/PM, dated 23 March 200131-12-9999
Forms of EstablishmentForm of establishmentEnterprise Management and Inspection AuthorityLaw on Enterprises No. 46/NA, dated 23 December 201331-12-9999
Forms of Establishment of Enterprises for a Foreign InvestorForm of establishmentMinistry of Planning and InvestmentDecree of the Prime Minister Regarding the Implementation of the Law on the Promotion and Management of Foreign Investment in the Lao People's Democratic Republic No. 46/PM, dated 23 March 200131-12-9999
Forms of Investments for Foreign InvestorsForm of establishmentMinistry of Planning and InvestmentDecree of the Prime Minister Regarding the Implementation of the Law on the Promotion and Management of Foreign Investment in the Lao People's Democratic Republic No. 46/PM, dated 23 March 200131-12-9999
Limitation on Entities and branches to be established by Foreign InvestorsForm of establishmentMinistry of Planning and InvestmentDecree of the Prime Minister Regarding the Implementation of the Law on the Promotion and Management of Foreign Investment in the Lao People's Democratic Republic No. 46/PM, dated 23 March 200131-12-9999
Parent enterprises to assign work to BranchesForm of establishmentMinistry of Industry and CommerceGuidelines for Establishment of Foreign Enterprise Branch (Legal Entity) in Lao PDR No. 1619/MOIC.ERM, dated 28 August 201331-12-9999
Representative office shall be registered as legal entityForm of establishmentMinistry of Planning and InvestmentDecision on Establishment and Management of Representative Office for Foreign Legal Entities in Lao PDR no. 1815/MPI, dated 30 July 201819-09-9999
Representative office must be enterprise or limited company, sole limited company, state enterprise or public companyForm of establishmentMinistry of Planning and InvestmentDecision on Establishment and Management of Representative Office for Foreign Legal Entities in Lao PDR no. 1815/MPI, dated 30 July 201819-09-9999
Declaration of Cash, Precious metals and Bearers Negotiable Instruments during entry - exit Lao PDR.Import permitsBank of the Lao PDRInstruction On the Declaration of Cash, Precious Metals and Financial Instruments when Entering-Exiting Lao PDR No. 06/NCC, dated 19 May 201531-12-9999
Internet Service Equipment ImportationImport permitsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Approval of Internet Service Business Operation No. 2530/MPT, dated 22 September 201531-12-9999
Requirement to obtain authorization on import-export and installation of satellite communication equipmentImport permitsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsRegulation on Approval of Total Maximum Weight of Trucks No. 13848/MPWT, dated 26 September 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 foreign investors to purchase land use rightsLand Ownership Ministry of Planning and InvestmentDecree on the Implementation of the Investment Promotion Law No. 119/PM, dated 20 April 201131-12-9999
Requirement that state land be owned by national communityLand Ownership Land inspection AuthorityLaw on Land No. 04/NA, dated 21 October 200331-12-9999
Prohibition on the Ownership of Land by Foreign Investors, Foreign Investment Enterprise or Foreign NationalLand Ownership Ministry of Planning and InvestmentDecree of the Prime Minister Regarding the Implementation of the Law on the Promotion and Management of Foreign Investment in the Lao People's Democratic Republic No. 46/PM, dated 23 March 200131-12-9999
Licensing Requirement to provide telecommunications servicesLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Posts and TelecommunicationsLaw on Telecommunication (Amended) No. 09/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
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 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
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