License for Operating Cultural Business (Translation Service)
ໃບອະນຸຍາດດຳເນີນທຸລະກິດວັດທະນະທຳ (ແປພາສາ)
| General information | ||
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| Type of formality | License | |
| Date of last modification | 02.11.2020 | |
| Responsible Authorities | Information, Culture and Tourism Department
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| LSIC | M - Professional, scientific and technical activities | |
| Who should complete this business formality? |
Any individual or legal entity intending to establish a translation service company, translation service unit, or freelance translator. (Article 06 of the Decision on the Management of Translation Services, No. 65/ICT, dated 27 January 2010) |
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| Qualifications needed by the business to get the formality |
Article 16 of the Decision on the Management of Translation Services, No. 65/ICT, dated 27 January 2010. Qualifications for a translation service: 1. Be a Lao citizen at the age of 25 or over; 2. Have knowledge and competency in translation, graduate with at least a higher diploma, and certificates of translation experience; 3. Have knowledge of political theory, government directions, and policies; 4. Be competent in managing a translation service business; 5. Never been convicted nor imprisoned for any intended crimes; 6. Be in good health. |
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| Additional Comment |
1. Failure to carry out activities within a period of one year will result in sanctions case by case. 2. Failure to carry out activities within a period of one year, the applicant shall notify the relevant sector to suspend a business in compliance with the regulations and laws. |
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| REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FORMALITIES - First time | ||||
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| Name | Comment | |||
| Application Form | ||||
| Curriculum Vitae | And Address Certificate of the business owner |
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| Business Plan | or Feasibility Study |
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| Lease Agreement or Certificate of Ownership | ||||
| Location Map of the Enterprise | ||||
| Photo (3x4) | 2 photos |
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| List of Equipment | and list of employees |
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| Education Qualification Evidence | ||||
| REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FORMALITIES - Renew | ||||
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| Name | Comment | |||
| List of Equipment | and list of employees |
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| Application form for renewal | ||||
| Annual Report | ||||
| Business Operating License | ||||
| Mean of presentation | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| Does the formality have a validity or an expiration date? | NO | |
| How long will the formality be valid for? (in months) | 12 | |
| What is the process and conditions to renew the formality? | The license will be valid from 01 January to 31 December every year. The renewal shall be undertaken before 31 March of every year. | |
| ISSUING FEES | ||||
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| Has application fees? | Service fees | Certificate fees | Application fees | Total fees |
| YES | 300000.00 | 100000.00 | 0.00 | 400000.00 |
| Comments |
As defined in Article 51 of the Edict, No. 003/PO |
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| RENEWAL FEES | ||||
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| Has renewal fees? | Service fees | Certificate fees | Renewal fees | Total renewal fees |
| YES | 300000.00 | 100000.00 | 0.00 | 400000.00 |
| Comments |
As defined in Article 51 of the Edict, No. 003/PO |
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