Electricity, Fuel & Energy Licenses in Laos

This group covers hydropower and grid project approvals, fuel distribution, and the inspection and registration of meters, dispensers and tankers.

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The government inventory lists 14 formalities for electricity, fuel & energy in Laos in this group. This group covers hydropower and grid project approvals, fuel distribution, and the inspection and registration of meters, dispensers and tankers. Each entry below shows the responsible authority, listed review time, listed fee and when the source was last updated.

All Listed Formalities

License or formality	Type	Authority	Listed time	Listed fee (kip)	Source updated
License for Investment in Concession Business	Other	Investment Promotion Department	65 days	370,000	19 Jan 2018
Certificate for Fuel Dispenser Registration	Certificate	Department of Standardization and Metrology	10 days	See record	2 Jan 2018
Certificate of Approval for Feasibility Study of Hydropower Plant	Certificate	Department of Energy Policy and Planning	20 days	See record	15 Oct 2020
Certificate of Approval for the Feasibility Study of the Electrical Transmission Lines	Certificate	Department of Energy Policy and Planning	20 days	See record	15 Oct 2020
Certificate of Electricity Meter Inspection	Certificate	Department of Standardization and Metrology	10 days	See record	2 Jan 2018
Certificate of Electricity Meter Registration	Certificate	Department of Standardization and Metrology	10 days	2,500	16 Oct 2020
Certificate of Fuel Dispenser Inspection	Certificate	Department of Standardization and Metrology	10 days	200,000	16 Oct 2020
Certificate of Fuel Quality at Checkpoint	Certificate	Department of Standardization and Metrology	Not stated	35,000	5 Jan 2018
Certificate of Fuel Tanker Inspection	Certificate	Department of Standardization and Metrology	10 days	5,000	2 Jan 2018
Certificate of Fuel Tanker Registration	Certificate	Department of Standardization and Metrology	10 days	30,000	19 Oct 2020
License to Operate Domestic Fuel Distribution Business	License	Department of Internal Trade	30 days	None listed	9 Jan 2018
License to Operate Fuel Depot Rental Business	License	Department of Internal Trade	20 days	None listed	9 Jan 2018
License to Operate Import and Export of Fuel Business*	License	Department of Internal Trade	30 days	None listed	27 Jul 2020
Permit for Using Radiation Sources	Other	Department of Science	10 days	None listed	7 Dec 2020

*The source gives no sector for this record, or files it elsewhere. AQQOUNT placed it here using the responsible authority.

Bold entries link to our detailed guides. Other names open the original government record.

Before You Rely on This List

Listed fee: the total first-issue amount in kip on the record. “See record” means the amount varies or is calculated separately.
Listed time: days as stated on the record. Actual timing depends on complete documents and any other approvals.
Source updated: records are often several years old, so confirm current rules with the authority before you file.
Coverage: the inventory does not include every provincial or departmental formality.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many electricity, fuel & energy licenses are listed in Laos?

The government inventory lists 14 formalities in this group, including licenses, certificates, registrations and permits. Provincial formalities may be additional.

Do I still need to register a company for electricity, fuel & energy?

Generally, yes. Enterprise registration creates the business, and a sector license authorizes the regulated activity. Check each record for its specific sequence.

Are these fees and timelines current?

They are as published on the government inventory, and each entry shows when the source was updated. Some are several years old, so confirm them before budgeting.