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Level 2
  61 Telecommunication services 02C

Level 3
  612 Wireless telecommunication 02Cb

Measures Applicable at this Level
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Approval for the use of the media through the InternetAuthorization / permit requirements 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 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 at least 23 years oldAdministrative RequirementsMinistry 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
Prohibition on Individuals and Organisations from bribing media personnel or media organisationssProhibitionMinistry 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
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
Procedures for the Issue of Safety License Approvals of Radio Frequency TransmissionsAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on The Safety of Frequency Propagation No. 208/MPT, dated 05 February 201631-12-9999
Require the approval from Ministry of Post and Communications before importing the IoT equipmentImport permitsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Radio Frequency for communications Internet of Things (LOT) no. 2116/MPT, dated 8 August 201825-06-9999
Power transmission for IoT communication by LPWA is limited to 500mW (ERP)Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Radio Frequency for communications Internet of Things (LOT) no. 2116/MPT, dated 8 August 201827-06-9999
Power transmission for IoT communication by LPWA is limited to 500mW (ERP)Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Radio Frequency for communications Internet of Things (LOT) no. 2116/MPT, dated 8 August 201827-06-9999
Short range radio frequencey, for IoL communication by LPWA, can be used without the approval, but to apply as service provider must require the approval from ministry and Post and Telecommunications Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Radio Frequency for communications Internet of Things (LOT) no. 2116/MPT, dated 8 August 201827-06-9999
Not allow to import or produce the shortrange radio frequency devices without the approvalProhibitionMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201828-06-9999
Not allow to use the shortrange radio frequency devices inconsistent with the technical standard as provide under this DecisionProhibitionMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201828-06-9999
Not allow to distrub or cause damage to other communicationsProhibitionMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201828-06-9999
Not allow to disturb the installation of frequency monitoring equipment and interrupt the Radio frequency inspectors to perform their duties.ProhibitionMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201828-06-9999
Require the approval from Ministry of Post and Communications before importing the shortrange radio frequency devicesImport permitsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201803-07-9999
Imported shortrange radio frequency devices must be inspected and certified for its technical standard Import permitsMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201803-07-9999
Shortrange radio frequency devices which cause the interference frequency to other commonication must be suspended temporaryProhibitionMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsDecision on Shortrange Radio Frequency Devices no. 2117/MPT, dated 8 August 201810-07-9999
Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2 Measures Also Applicable
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NameTypeAgencyLawValidity
    
Representative office shall stop its operation after parent company is permitted to do investment and register as legal entityAdministrative 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
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
Must inform to the Investment Promotion Department, Ministry of Planning and Investment when the organization is amendedAdministrative 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 201817-09-9999
Must inform to the Investment Promotion Department, Ministry of Planning and Investment when the amount of registered capital is amendedAdministrative 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 201817-09-9999
Must inform to the Investment Promotion Department, Ministry of Planning and Investment when the amount of Article of Association is amendedAdministrative 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 201817-09-9999
Must submit the annual activity report or semi annual activity report (as provided) to the Investment Promotion Department, Ministry of Planning and Investment Administrative 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 201817-09-9999
Must open bank account in any commercial bank in lao PDRAdministrative 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 201817-09-9999
Must not constitute any other behavior against the law and regulations (Representative)ProhibitionMinistry of Planning and InvestmentDecision on Establishment and Management of Representative Office for Foreign Legal Entities in Lao PDR no. 1815/MPI, dated 30 July 201817-09-9999
the official launch of Representative Office must be widely announced to the public through newspaper or any other appropriate media channelsAdministrative 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 201818-09-9999
Must set up location and name of representative office within 60 days from the date getting approval to establish the 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 201818-09-9999
Registered capital shall not be under 50,000 USD Minimum capital 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 201819-09-9999
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
For legal entity or company who used to launch representative office in laos, its previous representative office must be closed at lease 3 years before launching the new one Administrative 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 201819-09-9999
For legal entity or company who used to launch representative office in laos, its previous representative office must be closed at lease 3 years before launching the new one Administrative 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 201819-09-9999
Business operating license shall be extended 30 days prior its expiration date Administrative RequirementsMinistry of Industry and CommerceInstruction on Business Operating License for Business Authorities under Industry and Commerce no. 0045/MOIC.ERM, dated 18 January 201923-09-9999
Business operating license, which is not required the technical monitoring and the assessment of periodic movements, shall be issued wihout expiration dateNumerical restrictions (duration license)Ministry of Industry and CommerceInstruction on Business Operating License for Business Authorities under Industry and Commerce no. 0045/MOIC.ERM, dated 18 January 201923-09-9999
Documents to extend the duration of business operating licenseLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Industry and CommerceInstruction on Business Operating License for Business Authorities under Industry and Commerce no. 0045/MOIC.ERM, dated 18 January 201923-09-9999
Supporting document to apply for business operating license related to industry and commerce businessLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of Industry and CommerceInstruction on Business Operating License for Business Authorities under Industry and Commerce no. 0045/MOIC.ERM, dated 18 January 201923-09-9999
Prohibit to produce, design, import and export billboard without the approvalProhibitionMinistry of Information, Culture and TourismLaw on billboard no. 50/NA, dated 21 June 201824-09-9999
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