
| Name | Licensing requirements for the establishment of the currency exchange business. |
|---|---|
| Description | The following are the requirements for a foreign currency exchange business operation license: 1. Being a Lao citizen (23 years up), or legal entity engaged in related business activities in the Lao PDR: 2. Having knowledge or relevant financial or business experience; 3. Have a minimum registered capital; 4. Having a suitable place to operate the exchange business; 5. Having sufficient equipment relating to the exchange business; 6. Not having been sentenced or under prosecution by a court for any offences; and 7. Not having been subject to the revocation of a foreign currency exchange business license. |
| Comments | - |
| Validity From | 01-07-2016 |
| Validity To | 31-12-9999 |
| Reference | Article 5 |
| Status | Active |
| Measure Type | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) |
| Agency Name | Bank of the Lao PDR |
| Legal Document | Decision On the Determination of Interest Rates of Commercial Banks No. 529/BOL, dated 21 July 2015 |
| Description |
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| Banking and other financial services (excluding insurance) |