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License to Establish a Publishing House

ໃບອະນຸຍາດສ້າງຕັ້ງສໍານັກພິມ

General information
Name of formality License to Establish a Publishing House
Type of formality License
Date of last modification 02.11.2020
Responsible Authorities Information, Culture and Tourism Department
LSIC J - Information and communication
Who should complete this business formality?
Individuals or legal entities that intend to establish a publishing house, which refers to the publishing organization, which is a collection of works in the form of creations, photographs or drawings to be reviewed, edited and classified as a complete prototype.
Qualifications needed by the business to get the formality
1. Must have a standardized organizational structure and personnel.
2. Must have staffs, vehicles, technical equipment, and funds to support the operation.
3. Must have Managing director or deputy managing director, editor-in-chief and editors. Must have a publishing training certificate or higher diploma in publishing, permanent residence in the Lao PDR, hold Lao nationality and is 21 years of age or older, know any foreign language at a certain level
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Name Number Date Comment
Law on Publication 05/NA 09.12.2008 Part III, Chapter 1, Article 26 to Article 41
Instruction on the Establishment of the Publishing House in Lao PDR 781/PSO 25.02.2009

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FORMALITIES - First time
Name Type Comment
Application Form Confirmative act
                                                                         
Curriculum Vitae Confirmative act
                                                                        And Address Certificate of the business owner 
Business Plan Confirmative act
                                                                        or Feasibility Study 
Lease Agreement or Certificate of Ownership Confirmative act
                                                                         
Location Map of the Enterprise Confirmative act
                                                                         
Photo (3x4) Confirmative act
                                                                        2 photos 
Education Qualification Evidence Confirmative act
                                                                         
Investment License Confirmative act
                                                                         
List of Equipment  Confirmative act
                                                                        and list of employees 
Enterprise Registration Certificate Confirmative act
                                                                         

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FORMALITIES - Renew
Name Type Comment
List of Equipment  Confirmative act
                                                                        and list of employees 
Application form for renewal Confirmative act
                                                                         
Annual Report Confirmative act
                                                                         
Business Operating License Confirmative act
                                                                         
 
Mean of presentation
Means of presentation At the Authority Offices
Address of authority Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Vientiane Capital
Processing Time (Day(s)) 14 The relevant laws did not specify the consideration period, but the authority suggests that the regular processing time is no more than 14 working days. Applicants must bring the required documents to sign the certification of the village and the Information, Culture and Tourism Office where the business unit is located and submit it at the reception of the Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Vientiane Capital. The relevant authority will then review the documents and inspect the premises, and with the opinion of the department committee whether to grant the license or not. If the document is approved by the department, the license will be issued in one week.
 
RENEWAL INFORMATION
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 get the formality?
What is the process and conditions to renew the formality? The license is valid from January 1 to December 31 of each year. License renewals must be completed by March 31 of each year.
 
ISSUING FEES
Has application fees? Service fees Certificate fees Application fees Total fees
YES 300000.00 100000.00 0.00 400000.00
Comments
As stipulated in Ordinance 003/PO, Article 51
 
RENEWAL FEES
Has renewal fees? Service fees Certificate fees Renewal fees Total renewal fees
YES 300000.00 100000.00 0.00 400000.00
Comments
As stipulated in Ordinance 003/PO, Article 51
     
 

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