According to Decision on Goods subject to licensing prior to import or export no. 0333/MOIC, dated 22 March 2022, the import and export of Gas are required to request for license from Department of Import and Export, Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

Specific regulation that governs the import and export of Gas is Decision On the Procedure for Import and Distribution of Gas in the Lao PDR No.0238/MOIC.DIMEX

 

To request for Import License of Gas for Distribution is required to make a request per import as follows:

Step 1. Importer prepares documents for the application of Import License, which consists of:

-   Request (download here)
-   Import License Application (download here)
-   A copy of Enterprise Registration Certificate (Original version is required for the first-time of importation)
-   A copy of Annual Tax Payment Certificate (Original version is required for the first-time of importation)
-   Invoice
-   Packing List
-   Certificate of Annual Gas Distribution (Approved by Department of Domestic Trade, Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Click to see Sample). See procedure to request for the Permission.

Step 2. Verify submitted information

Importer pay fee (10,000 Kips) at Finance Division, Permanent Secretariat Office of Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC). Then submit the receipt of this payment together with other documents mentioned above to the front desk office of Department of Import and Export, Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

Step 3. Sign and authenticate

Department of Import and Export considers the application in 01 weekdays.

-   If the application is correct, the department will sign and authenticate the Import License.

-   If the application is incorrect, the department will notify the importer to re-submit the application.

Step 4. Import License

Once the documents are complete and correct, Department of Import and Export will issue the Import License.

Step 5. Collect the Import License

Importer collects the Import License at Department of Import and Export, Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

Forms
# Title Description Issued By File
1 Request Letter This form is used to request for Import License at Department of Import and Export, Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Ministry of Industry and Commerce PDF
2 Import License Application Import License Application (Car, Petroleum, Fuel, Gas, Rough Diamond) Ministry of Industry and Commerce DOCX
Measures
# Name Description Measure Type Agency Comments Legal Document Validity To Measure Class
1 Requirement to obtain import license - Gas To import gas it it necessary to obtain a permit from the Department of Import and Export of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Licensing Requirement Ministry of Industry and Commerce For statistical purpose Decision On the Procedure for Import and Distribution of Gas in the Lao PDR No.0238/MOIC.DIMEX 9999-12-31 Good
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