Transport & Logistics Licenses in Laos

This is one of the largest groups in the inventory, covering land freight, logistics, warehousing, aviation, waterways and postal services.

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The government inventory lists 46 formalities for transport & logistics in Laos in this group. This is one of the largest groups in the inventory, covering land freight, logistics, warehousing, aviation, waterways and postal services. Vehicle-level and cross-border permits are often separate from the business license. 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 to Operate a Logistic Business	License	Public Works and Transport Department	3 days	250,000	12 Jan 2018
License to Operate Freight Forwarder Business	License	Department of Planning and Finance	3 days	250,000	12 Jan 2018
Licenses for Domestic and International Land Freight Transportation	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	250,000	25 Apr 2024
Licenses for Storage and Warehousing Facilities	License	Department of Planning and Finance	3 days	250,000	26 Apr 2024
Accuracy Certificate*	Certificate	Public Works and Transport Department	7 days	None listed	3 Nov 2020
Business Operating License for Passenger Transport service provider on cross-border	License	Department of Transport	5 days	250,000	19 Oct 2020
Business Operating License to provide Bus Station Service between Provincial and Cross-border	License	Department of Transport	5 days	220,000	19 Oct 2020
Certificate for Aircraft Personnel and Technical Staff	Certificate	Civil Aviation Department	60 days	550,000	11 Jan 2018
Certificate for Aircraft Registration	Certificate	Civil Aviation Department	90 days	20,000,000	11 Jan 2018
Certificate of Airworthiness	Certificate	Civil Aviation Department	90 days	6,000,000	11 Jan 2018
Goods Transport Logbook	Other	Department of Transport	5 days	40,000	17 Dec 2020
International Transport Permit	Other	Department of Transport	5 days	65,000	20 Oct 2020
International Transport Permit	Other	Department of Transport	5 days	75,000	17 Dec 2020
License for a Logistics Consulting Business	License	Department of Planning and Finance	3 days	250,000	25 Apr 2024
License for Establishment Postal Business (Type III)	License	Post Department	10 days	700,000	8 Sep 2017
License for Establishment the Postal Business (Type II)	License	Post Department	15 days	1,300,000	4 Sep 2017
License for Operating a Taxi Service Business	License	Department of Planning and Finance	3 days	250,000	24 Sep 2020
License for Postal Sector Business*	License	Post Department	Not stated	100,000	5 May 2024
License for Water Transportation Services	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	250,000	25 Apr 2024
License for Waterborne Goods Transportation	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	250,000	31 Aug 2020
License to Establish a Postal Service Business (Type IV)	License	Post Department	5 days	200,000	27 Jul 2020
License to Establish the Vehicle Technical Inspection Centre	License	Public Works and Transport Department	3 days	250,000	12 Jan 2018
License to Establish Vehicle and Machine Reparation Business	License	Public Works and Transport Department	3 days	250,000	16 Jan 2018
License to Operate a Driving School	License	Public Works and Transport Department	3 days	250,000	5 May 2020
License to Operate a Road and Traffic-related Business	License	Public Works and Transport Department	3 days	None listed	11 Jan 2018
License to Operate Air Ticket Sale and Reservation Agents	License	Civil Aviation Department	10 days	770,000	3 Jan 2018
License to Operate Air Transport Business	License	Civil Aviation Department	90 days	6,000,000	11 Jan 2018
License to Operate Domestic Airport	License	Civil Aviation Department	90 days	2,250,000	4 Jan 2018
License to Operate International Airport	Certificate	Civil Aviation Department	150 days	5,000,000	4 Jan 2018
License to Operate International or Transit Goods Transportation Business	License	Public Works and Transport Department	3 days	250,000	12 Jan 2018
License to Operate Passenger Transportation	License	Public Works and Transport Department	3 days	250,000	12 Jan 2018
License to operate transport of passengers with the specific route between provinces	Other	Department of Transport	5 days	None listed	19 Oct 2020
Licenses for Domestic Land Freight Transportation	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	250,000	17 Dec 2020
Licenses for Operating a Light Vehicle Rental Business	License	Department of Planning and Finance	3 days	1,000,000	12 Jan 2018
Licenses for Rail Freight Transportation Services	License	Department of Planning and Finance	3 days	1,000,000	26 Apr 2024
Licenses to Operate a Cargo Terminal Business	License	Department of Planning and Finance	3 days	250,000	12 Jan 2018
Passenger Log Book	Other	Department of Transport	5 days	10,000	19 Oct 2020
Permit Card to Use the ASYCUDA User for Customs Clearance	Other	Customs Department	1 days	100,000	2 Oct 2020
Technical License for Importing auto parts for car assembly in Lao PDR for domestic sales	License	Department of Transport	3 days	6,000	19 Oct 2020
Vehicle Use Permit (for Goods Transport and Logistics)	Other	Department of Transport	5 days	45,000	17 Dec 2020
Vehicle Use Permit (for Transportation)	License	Department of Transport	5 days	15,000	19 Oct 2020
Vessel Registration Certificate	Registration	Department of Waterways	10 days	300,000	17 Nov 2017
Vessel Registration Certificate	Registration	Public Works and Transport Department	10 days	See record	31 Aug 2020
Vessel Technical Inspection Certificate	Certificate	Public Works and Transport Department	7 days	5,000	31 Aug 2020
Vessel Technical Inspection Certificate	Certificate	Department of Waterways	10 days	200,000	11 Nov 2020
Vessel Use Permit	Other	Department of Waterways	7 days	230,000	11 Nov 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 transport & logistics licenses are listed in Laos?

The government inventory lists 46 formalities in this group, including licenses, certificates, registrations and permits. Provincial formalities may be additional.

Do I still need to register a company for transport & logistics?

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.