Water & Waste Licenses in Laos

This small group covers water supply, irrigation and the inspection of water meters. Check pollution and wastewater permits in the all-business list as well.

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The government inventory lists 5 formalities for water & waste in Laos in this group. This small group covers water supply, irrigation and the inspection of water meters. Check pollution and wastewater permits in the all-business list as well. 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
Certificate of Water Meter Inspection	Certificate	Department of Standardization and Metrology	10 days	None listed	2 Jan 2018
Certificate of Water Meter Registration	Certificate	Department of Standardization and Metrology	10 days	See record	16 Oct 2020
License to Operate Agricultural and Forestry Business (for an Irrigation Business (3rd Scale))	License	Agriculture and Forestry Department	14 days	50,000	13 Oct 2020
License to Operate Irrigation Business	License	Irrigation Department	30 days	See record	28 Dec 2017
Licenses for Producing and Selling Water Supply	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	270,000	25 Apr 2024

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 water & waste licenses are listed in Laos?

The government inventory lists 5 formalities in this group, including licenses, certificates, registrations and permits. Provincial formalities may be additional.

Do I still need to register a company for water & waste?

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.