LICENSE GUIDE
Telecommunications License in Laos
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At a Glance
Who Needs This
Individuals or legal entities that intend to operate a telecommunication service business.
Conditions and thresholds
- A stable financial status.
- Sufficient knowledge, skills and experience.
- An appropriate office, vehicles and equipment for the size of the business.
- Full payment of fees and service charges.
- Complete documentation.
Documents to Prepare
The government record lists the following for a first application:
- Certificate of Tax Registration ID
- Certificate for Enterprise Registration of Company Limited
- Curriculum Vitae of Investor
- Internal Regulations
- Brief of Producing Method
- Certification of Financial and Asset / Financial Statements
- Joint Venture Agreement / Partnership Agreement / Incorporation Agreement
- Copy of Passport
- Feasibility Study
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 | 35,000,000 | 500,000 | 0 | 35,500,000 |
| Renewal | 35,000,000 | 500,000 | 0 | 35,500,000 |
The record cites Ordinance 003/PO and notes it was under amendment.
The record says incomplete applications will take longer. Listed time: 10 days.
NED now cites Ordinance 002/PO (2021) for registration fees, so confirm the current amount here too.
Legal Basis
| Instrument | Number | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction on Licensing of Telecommunication Business | 2225/MOPT | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Law on Telecommunication (Revised) | 09/NA | 21 Dec 2011 |
| Order on Licensing of Telecommunication Business | 221/MOPT | 2 Feb 2015 |
AQQOUNT Guidance
Fee references here are older and the record flags an amendment, so request the current schedule. Satellite and equipment activities can have their own licenses.
The source was last updated on 4 May 2020. Confirm the current position with the authority before filing.
See all ICT, Telecom & Media licenses, or open the official record: License to Operate a Telecommunication Business.