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Agriculture & Forestry License in Laos
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At a Glance
Who Needs This
Companies or enterprises legally registered through the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Conditions and thresholds
- General activities: application form with 2 photos, enterprise registration certificate, company rules, and an economic-technical analysis or business plan.
- Controlled activities: also an investment license, land certificate or promotion contract, approved economic-technical analysis, and an environmental document (ESIA, IEE or a management plan).
Documents to Prepare
The government record lists the following for a first application:
- Application Form
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renewal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The record says the fee depends on the licensed activity, so the listed zero is not the actual cost.
The record says issue can be delayed by document review and complexity. Listed time: 5 days.
Legal Basis
| Instrument | Number | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Law on Aquatic Animals and Fisheries (Revised Version) | 41 | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Law (Revised Version) | 08 | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Law on Fisheries | 03/NA | 7 Sep 2009 |
| Agreement on investment management mechanism in agriculture and forestry | 4378 | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Law on Forestry (Revised Version) | 64 | 13 Jun 2019 |
AQQOUNT Guidance
First identify whether your activity is controlled, since that changes the file substantially. The review can run longer depending on complexity.
The source was last updated on 23 Feb 2024. Confirm the current position with the authority before filing.
See all Agriculture & Forestry licenses, or open the official record: License to operate agriculture and forestry.