Construction Licenses in Laos

The Public Works and Transport sector licenses construction by scope, so housing, roads and bridges, tunnels, water systems and survey and design can each have their own record..

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The government inventory lists 11 formalities for construction in Laos in this group. The Public Works and Transport sector licenses construction by scope, so housing, roads and bridges, tunnels, water systems and survey and design can each have their own record. 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
Business Operating License for Housing Construction	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	270,000	23 Sep 2020
License for Construction and Building Repair	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	270,000	24 Apr 2024
Business Operating License for Bridge-Road Survey, Design and Consultancy	License	Public Works and Transport Department	10 days	See record	11 Sep 2020
Business Operating License for Road-Bridge Construction	License	Department of Planning and Finance	10 days	2,700,000	31 Aug 2020
License for a Construction Equipment and Material Installation Business	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	270,000	24 Apr 2024
License for Elevator and Escalator Installation and Repair	License	Department of Planning and Finance	3 days	250,000	25 Apr 2024
License for Railway Infrastructure Construction and Repair	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	120,000	1 Nov 2017
License for Tunnel Construction and Repair	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	270,000	24 Apr 2024
License for Water Supply System Construction and Installation	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	270,000	25 Apr 2024
License to operate a waterway-related construction business	License	Public Works and Transport Department	4 days	1,100,000	21 Aug 2020
Water Survey, Design and consulting License	License	Public Works and Transport Department	4 days	350,000	31 Aug 2020

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 construction licenses are listed in Laos?

The government inventory lists 11 formalities in this group, including licenses, certificates, registrations and permits. Provincial formalities may be additional.

Do I still need to register a company for construction?

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.