ICT, Telecom & Media Licenses in Laos

This large group covers software and digital businesses, e-commerce, telecommunications, satellite services, publishing, broadcasting and advertising, across several ministries..

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The government inventory lists 53 formalities for ict, telecom & media in Laos in this group. This large group covers software and digital businesses, e-commerce, telecommunications, satellite services, publishing, broadcasting and advertising, across several ministries. 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 Digital Technology Business*	License	Not named in record	15 days	600,000	22 Jul 2020
License to Operate a Telecommunication Business	License	Telecommunication Regulatory Authority	10 days	35,500,000	4 May 2020
License to Operate an Electronic Transaction Business*	License	Not named in record	15 days	400,000	23 Jul 2020
Book Publishing Registration Permit	Registration	Publication Department	15 days	50,000	8 Oct 2020
Certificate of Technical Standards for Satellite Communications Equipment	Other	Radio Frequency Department	15 days	200,000	14 Oct 2020
Cultural Business Operating License (Musical Band)	License	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	14 days	See record	2 Nov 2020
Cultural Business Operating License (Printing House)	License	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	14 days	600,000	2 Nov 2020
Cultural Business Operating License (Record label, Talent agency)	License	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	14 days	600,000	2 Nov 2020
Cultural Business Operating License (Recording Studio)	License	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	14 days	See record	2 Nov 2020
Cultural Business Operating License (signage production, advertising design and event organizer)	License	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	14 days	400,000	2 Nov 2020
Electronic Transaction System Certificate*	Certificate	Department of Digital Technology	15 days	See record	5 May 2024
ICT Security Service Business Operating License	License	Department of Digital Technology	10 days	550,000	30 Dec 2017
Import – Export License of Satellite Communications Equipment (Except DTH)	Other	Radio Frequency Department	15 days	150,000	14 Oct 2020
Import-Export Permit	Other	Publication Department	3 days	200,000	8 Oct 2020
License for Information Communication Technology (ICT) Business – ICT consultant and training*	License	Department of Digital Technology	15 days	See record	4 May 2024
License for Information Communication Technology (ICT) Business – Import and distribution of ICT equipment*	License	Department of Digital Technology	15 days	See record	4 May 2024
License for Information Communication Technology (ICT) Business – Information center through the Internet (Data Center)*	License	Department of Digital Technology	15 days	See record	4 May 2024
License for Information Communication Technology (ICT) Business – Information through the Internet (Digital Contents)*	License	Department of Digital Technology	15 days	None listed	4 May 2024
License for Land Satellite Station Installation	Other	Radio Frequency Department	15 days	200,000	14 Oct 2020
License to Conduct an ICT Equipment Importation Business	License	Department of Digital Technology	15 days	250,000	30 Dec 2017
License to Establish a Book and Publication Distributing Company and Store	License	Publication Department	7 days	200,000	28 Dec 2017
License to establish a Cable TV station	License	Mass Media Department	90 days	1,200,000	21 Oct 2020
License to establish a Internet protocol TV station	License	Mass Media Department	90 days	1,200,000	21 Oct 2020
License to Establish a Magazine	License	Mass Media Department	15 days	100,000	1 Sep 2017
License to establish a newspaper	License	Mass Media Department	15 days	100,000	1 Sep 2017
License to Establish a Postal Service Business (Type I)	License	Post Department	20 days	1,700,000	29 Dec 2017
License to establish a print shop	License	Publication Department	3 days	400,000	7 Oct 2020
License to Establish a Printed Design Shop	License	Publication Department	3 days	400,000	16 Nov 2017
License to Establish a Publishing House	License	Publication Department	30 days	400,000	30 Oct 2017
License to Establish a Publishing House	License	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	14 days	400,000	2 Nov 2020
License to establish a radio station	License	Mass Media Department	90 days	1,200,000	21 Oct 2020
License to Establish a Terrestrial TV Station	License	Mass Media Department	90 days	1,200,000	21 Oct 2020
License to establish an UHF TV station	License	Mass Media Department	15 days	1,200,000	21 Oct 2020
License to establish Publication Advertisements company	License	Publication Department	3 days	400,000	7 Oct 2020
License to establish website and page in Facebook	Other	Mass Media Department	90 days	200,000	21 Oct 2020
License to Operate an ICT Consulting Service Business	License	Department of Digital Technology	10 days	250,000	17 Jan 2018
License to Operate an ICT distribution service business	License	Department of Digital Technology	15 days	250,000	17 Jan 2018
License to Operate an Internet Cafe (suspended)*	License	Department of Digital Technology	10 days	None listed	30 Dec 2017
License to Operate an Internet Data Center and Cloud Service	License	Department of Digital Technology	15 days	5,050,000	31 Oct 2017
License to Operate ICT Equipment Business	License	Department of Digital Technology	30 days	2,300,000	30 Dec 2017
License to operate ICT training service business	License	Department of Digital Technology	10 days	250,000	16 Nov 2020
License to operate information business	License	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	15 days	200,000	21 Aug 2020
License to Operate Internet Service Provider (ISP) Business	License	Telecommunication Regulatory Authority	Not stated	5,050,000	4 May 2020
License to Operate Satellite Communications Business*	License	Radio Frequency Department	15 days	200,000	14 Oct 2020
License to Operate Software and Internet Information Service Center Business	License	Department of Digital Technology	10 days	550,000	30 Dec 2017
License to Provide Foreign Satellites Services*	Other	Radio Frequency Department	30 days	200,000	14 Oct 2020
License to provide ICT Installation and Reparation Service	License	Department of Digital Technology	10 days	300,000	31 Oct 2017
Mobile Photography Permit*	Other	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	10 days	200,000	21 Aug 2020
Permit for a temporary advertisement	Other	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	10 days	200,000	21 Aug 2020
Permit to approve the content of a temporary advertisement	Other	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	10 days	100,000	21 Aug 2020
Permit to Use the Radio Frequency Communication	Other	Radio Frequency Department	25 days	300,000	9 Jan 2018
Permit to use trademark content	Other	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	10 days	200,000	21 Aug 2020
Press Card	Registration	Mass Media Department	15 days	50,000	21 Oct 2020

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

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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 ict, telecom & media licenses are listed in Laos?

The government inventory lists 53 formalities in this group, including licenses, certificates, registrations and permits. Provincial formalities may be additional.

Do I still need to register a company for ict, telecom & media?

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.