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LICENSE GUIDE
Fuel Station License in Laos
Who needs it, the listed documents and fees, processing time and legal basis, from the Lao government’s license inventory.
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In Vientiane Capital, a fuel station needs a license from the Department of Industry and Commerce under Decree 331/PM on fuel business. Conditions include certified dispensers, bank-based payments, fire equipment, public toilets, insurance and tanks of no more than 80,000 liters per dispenser. The listed review time is 10 days.
At a Glance
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Department of Industry and Commerce
TYPE
License
LISTED REVIEW TIME
10 days
LISTED VALIDITY
2 years
LISTED FIRST-ISSUE FEE
110,000 kip
LISTED RENEWAL FEE
110,000 kip
SOURCE LAST UPDATED
4 Dec 2020
Who Needs This
Those who intend to invest in or conduct a fuel station business in Vientiane Capital.
Conditions and thresholds
- A certificate to operate a gas station and registered capital invested as Decree 331/PM requires.
- Daily accounting and systems for monitoring fuel receipts and payments.
- A company trademark, and a Lao bank account through which all payments are made.
- Fuel dispensers and volume meters inspected and certified.
- Fire extinguishers and basic firefighting equipment.
- Tanks of up to 80,000 liters per dispenser, public toilets and insurance.
- A separate registration for each other business on site, such as a store or cafe.
Documents to Prepare
The government record lists the following for a first application:
- Application Form
- Enterprise Registration Certificate
- Permit for Temporary Construction
- Social and Environment Certificate
- Certificate of Fire Safety
- List of Assets
- Financial Status Certificate
- Certificate of Distributor
- Bank Account
- Photo (3×4)
The authority may ask for more, and foreign documents may need translation or notarization.
Fees and Timing
| Service (kip) | Certificate (kip) | Application (kip) | Total (kip) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First issue | 0 | 100,000 | 10,000 | 110,000 |
| Renewal | 0 | 100,000 | 10,000 | 110,000 |
The record says the service charge has not been determined.
Legal Basis
| Instrument | Number | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Decree on Fuel Business | 331/PM | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Instruction on the Implementation of some Articles content in Decree on Petroleum Business No. 331/PM, dated 27 Obtober 2017 | 0521/MOIC.DDT | 2 May 2018 |
| Decision on the Business Activities of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce that requires Business Operating License | 0044/MoIC.DERM | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Instruction on Granting Business Operating License in Business Activities of Internal Trade | 0164/DIT.TMDD | 1 Feb 2019 |
AQQOUNT Guidance
This record covers Vientiane Capital. Elsewhere, ask the provincial Industry and Commerce office. Prepare environmental, fire and construction documents well ahead of the application.
The source was last updated on 4 Dec 2020. Confirm the current position with the authority before filing.
See all Wholesale, Retail & Trade licenses, or open the official record: License to Operate Fuel (Gas) Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues the Fuel Station License in Laos?
The government inventory names the Department of Industry and Commerce as the responsible authority.
How long does it take to get a Fuel Station License in Laos?
The record lists 10 days. Actual timing depends on complete documents and any other approvals.
How much does a Fuel Station License cost in Laos?
The record lists 110,000 kip for first issue. The record says the service charge has not been determined. Confirm the current amount with the authority.
How long is a Fuel Station License valid?
The record lists a validity of 2 years.
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