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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
    
Prohibition on the Transfer of the Investment LicenseProhibitionMinistry 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 tied sellingProhibitionBusiness competition commissionLaw on Business Competition No. 60/NA, dated 14 July 201531-12-9999
Prohibition on using certain Enterprise NamesOther measuresEnterprise Management and Inspection AuthorityLaw on Enterprises No. 46/NA, dated 23 December 201331-12-9999
Registered Capital to reside in the Lao PDRMinimum capital requirementsEnterprise Management and Inspection AuthorityLaw on Enterprises No. 46/NA, dated 23 December 201331-12-9999
Registration of Branches of Foreign PartnershipsAdministrative RequirementsEnterprise Management and Inspection AuthorityLaw on Enterprises No. 46/NA, dated 23 December 201331-12-9999
Registration of EnterprisesAdministrative RequirementsEnterprise Management and Inspection AuthorityLaw on Enterprises No. 46/NA, dated 23 December 201331-12-9999
Registration Requirement for Domestic Private InvestorAdministrative RequirementsMinistry of Industry and CommerceInstruction of the Minister of Industry and Commerce regarding the Declaration for Enterprise Registration in accordance with the Enterprise Law No. 0995/MOIC, dated 19 June 200831-12-9999
Reporting obligations for Foreign InvestorsPerformance requirements (mandatory)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
Requirement for approval of cash withdrawalsAuthorization / permit requirements Bank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirement for exempted residents to open bank account abroad.Other measuresBank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirement for foreign currency to be paid in national currencyLimitations on transfer of fundsBank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirement for notification of mergers of Large EnterprisesAuthorization / permit requirements Business competition commissionLaw on Business Competition No. 60/NA, dated 14 July 201531-12-9999
Requirement for notification of use of foreign bank accountsOther measuresBank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirement for the Filing of Notification for Enterprise RegistrationAdministrative RequirementsEnterprise Management and Inspection AuthorityLaw on Enterprises No. 46/NA, dated 23 December 201331-12-9999
Requirement to apply to buy foreign currencyAdministrative RequirementsBank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirement to combat money laundering and financing of terrorismPerformance requirements (mandatory)National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of TerrorismLaw on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism No. 50/NA, dated 21 July 201431-12-9999
Requirement to declare foreign currencyOther measuresBank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirement to repatriate foreign currency incomeOther measuresBank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirement to seek permission to buy foreign currencyAuthorization / permit requirements Bank of the Lao PDRAdditional Instruction for Implementation of Some Articles of The Instruction No. 01/BOL, dated 05 Feb 200431-12-9999
Requirements governing Cancellation of NameAdministrative RequirementsEnterprise Management and Inspection AuthorityLaw on Enterprises No. 46/NA, dated 23 December 201331-12-9999
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