License to Operate Satellite Communications Business
ໃບອະນຸຍາດດຳເນີນທຸລະກິດ ການສື່ສານຜ່ານດາວທຽມ
General information | ||
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Type of formality | License | |
Date of last modification | 14.10.2020 | |
Responsible Authorities | Radio Frequency Department
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LSIC | ||
Who should complete this business formality? |
Any individual, legal entity, both domestic and foreign organization intending to run businesses on satellite communications such as satellite communication channel rental service, satellite communications services via VSAT system, services on data transmission through the land satellite station, import, distribution, installation, production, satellite communications equipment export, and satellite communications business, shall apply for a license from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (except the satellite television receivers - DTH). |
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Qualifications needed by the business to get the formality |
- Those who intend to use radio communication frequencies for their business shall have an enterprise registration certificate, have a stable financial status, and have a business plan; - Have other conditions according to each type of communication, have skilled personnel according to the type of business, and be authorized to provide satellite communications services (for foreign satellites), - Have an office, after-sales service for customers. |
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Additional Comment |
There are many types of satellite communications business, so each type of licensing requires different technical information. Types of businesses in the field of satellite communications include: 1. Satellite communication channel rental service 2. VSAT satellite communication services 3. Providing data transmission and reception via land satellite communications stations 4. Import, distribution, installation, manufacturing, and export of satellite communications equipment 5. Other satellite communications businesses |
LEGAL FRAMEWORK | ||||
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Name | Number | Date | Comment | |
Decision on Communication via Satellite | 471/GOV | 27.12.2019 | Part IV, Article 40 to 45 |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FORMALITIES - First time | ||||
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Name | Comment | |||
Radio Frequency Communication Network Development Plan | ||||
Feasibility Study | ||||
Enterprise Registration Certificate | ||||
Certificate of Annual Tax Payment | ||||
Application Form | ||||
Other Related Documents | ||||
License to Provide Foreign Satellites Services | for the foreign satellite |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FORMALITIES - Renew | ||||
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Name | Comment |
Mean of presentation | ||
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Means of presentation | ||
Address of authority | Radio Frequency Department, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | |
Processing Time (Day(s)) | 15 | - Those who intend to use radio communication frequencies for their business shall have an enterprise registration certificate, have a stable financial status, and have a business plan; - Have other conditions according to each type of communication, have skilled personnel according to the type of business, and be authorized to provide satellite communications services (for foreign satellites), - Have an office, after-sales service for customers. |
RENEWAL INFORMATION | ||
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Does the formality have a validity or an expiration date? | YES | |
How long will the formality be valid for? (in months) | 12 | |
What is the process and conditions to renew the formality? | Operators of satellite communications can apply for license renewal by submitting the application and supporting documents 60 days before the expiry date, complying with the conditions specified in the license, fulfilling the obligations, and paying fees and charges in full. |
ISSUING FEES | ||||
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Has application fees? | Service fees | Certificate fees | Application fees | Total fees |
YES | 0.00 | 200000.00 | 0.00 | 200000.00 |
Comments |
According to Presidential Ordinance No. 003/PO |
RENEWAL FEES | ||||
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Has renewal fees? | Service fees | Certificate fees | Renewal fees | Total renewal fees |
YES | 0.00 | 50000.00 | 0.00 | 50000.00 |
Comments |
According to Presidential Ordinance No. 003/PO |