Official Website
Lao Services
Portal
Register | ເຂົ້າລະບົບ

Service
Level 1
  81 Financial Services 07

Level 2
  813, 814 Other Financial Services 07C

Level 3
  813,814 Other Financial Services 07Ca

Measures Applicable at this Level
Showing 1 - 12 of 12 items
NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Currency exchange operators are prohibited to operate business outside the licensed premisesProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202015-10-9999
Prohibited to exchange the currencies directly with commercial banks, individuals or legal entities which are located in oversea. ProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202015-10-9999
prohibited from setting, posting, implementing and conducting currency trading at the exchange rate contrary to the regulations set by the Bank of the Lao PDRProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202015-10-9999
prohibited from conducting currency trading contrary to BOLProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202015-10-9999
prohibited from currency trading in excess of its registered limits per day;ProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202015-10-9999
prohibited from opening its own bank saving account in overseas.ProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202015-10-9999
prohibited from using the expired enterprise registration certificate;ProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202015-10-9999
prohibited to provide service for selling only or buying only ProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202016-10-9999
prohibited to delay the exchange rate announcement and currency trading ProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202016-10-9999
prohibited to relocate the premises without the approval ProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202016-10-9999
prohibited from providing their own enterprise registration certificates to someone elseProhibitionMinistry of HealthDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202016-10-9999
prohibited from using their personal or any other bank account to conduct currency tradingProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecision on Currency Exchange Business No. 393/BoL, dated 02 July 202016-10-9999
Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2 Measures Also Applicable
Showing 161 - 180 of 840 items
NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Prohibition on concealing, disusing, threatening, impeding and obstructing the functions of competent authoritiesProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRLaw on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism No. 50/NA, dated 21 July 201431-12-9999
Requirement for a registered capital to operate as an insurance brokerMinimum capital requirementsMinistry of FinanceInsurance Law Amended No. 06/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Prohibition on conducting transactions beyond approval of the Bank of the Lao PDRAuthorization / permit requirements Bank of the Lao PDRDecree on Microfinance Institutions No. 460/G, dated 3 October 201231-12-9999
Fee for renewing broker ID card or certification letter for an individualFeeMinistry of FinanceMinisterial Guidelines on Insurance Business Licensing No. 770/MOF, dated 21 March 201631-12-9999
Prohibition on conducting transactions involving special conditionsProhibitionBank of the Lao PDRDecree on Microfinance Institutions No. 460/G, dated 3 October 201231-12-9999
Fee for renewing broker license for a legal entityFeeMinistry of FinanceMinisterial Guidelines on Insurance Business Licensing No. 770/MOF, dated 21 March 201631-12-9999
Prohibition on conducting unapproved foreign currency related transactionsAuthorization / permit requirements Bank of the Lao PDRDecree on Microfinance Institutions No. 460/G, dated 3 October 201231-12-9999
Fee for Renewing Life Insurance operating licenseFeeMinistry of FinanceMinisterial Guidelines on Insurance Business Licensing No. 770/MOF, dated 21 March 201631-12-9999
Prohibition on Discrediting other Business OperatorsProhibitionBusiness competition commissionLaw on Business Competition No. 60/NA, dated 14 July 201531-12-9999
Fee for renewing non-life insurance operating licenseFeeMinistry of FinanceMinisterial Guidelines on Insurance Business Licensing No. 770/MOF, dated 21 March 201631-12-9999
Prohibition on driving other business operators out of the marketProhibitionBusiness competition commissionLaw on Business Competition No. 60/NA, dated 14 July 201531-12-9999
Prohibition on Value Added Tax Payers to violate laws and regulationsProhibitionMinistry of FinanceLaw on Value-Added Tax (Revised Version) No. 52/NA, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
An applicant who establishes and operates an insurance company must acquire a good business background Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of FinanceMinisterial Guidelines on Insurance Business Licensing No. 770/MOF, dated 21 March 201631-12-9999
Prohibition on Employment of Foreign NationalsNationality (for services supplier)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
Prohibition on Value Added Tax Payers to destroy information and provide partial or inaccurate documents and informationProhibitionMinistry of FinanceLaw on Value-Added Tax (Revised Version) No. 52/NA, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
Foreign investors to have approval to establish a representative insurance company office in accordance with laws in Lao PDRAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of FinanceMinisterial Guidelines on Insurance Business Licensing No. 770/MOF, dated 21 March 201631-12-9999
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
Prohibition on Engaging in Unfair Sales PromotionProhibitionBusiness competition commissionLaw on Business Competition No. 60/NA, dated 14 July 201531-12-9999
Prohibition on Value Added Tax Payers to falsify documents related to Value Added TaxProhibitionMinistry of FinanceLaw on Value-Added Tax (Revised Version) No. 52/NA, dated 23 July 201431-12-9999
Foreign Investors to possess 5 years of experience in operating an insurance business to establish an insurance company an obtain a Business Operating License in Lao PDRLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of FinanceMinisterial Guidelines on Insurance Business Licensing No. 770/MOF, dated 21 March 201631-12-9999
Related Procedures