| Title | Dummy legal |
| Type | Announcement |
| Issuing Agency | |
| Issuing Date | 01/11/2016 |
Dummy legal
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to join the official list of professional accountants | Requirement to subscribe to association | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Only natural persons or legal entities enrolled in the list of professional accountants can practice in this sector | - | 08/07/2002 | |
| Prohibition of commercial advertisement of medical sectors, para-clinics and medical assistances | Prohibition | Ministry of Health | Commercial advertisement of medical sectors, para-clinics and medical assistances through advertisement means defined in Art. 1 are prohibited. | - | 23/08/2004 | |
| Permit for commercial advertisement of clinics | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Health | Clinics defined under Art. 5 are required to obtain permits prior to commercial advertisement of clinics | - | 23/08/2004 | |
| Duration of permission for commercial advertisement of clinics | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Health | Permissions for commercial advertisement of clinics are valid for 6 months | - | 23/08/2004 | |
| Use of brand name of insurance company agent and broker | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Insurance company agents and brokers will use brand name in accordance with guidance defined in Art. 3 and 4 | - | 17/12/2001 | |
| License requirement for insurance companies operating in Cambodia | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All insurance companies operating in Cambodia must obtain a license | - | 04/08/2014 | |
| Obligations to be fulfilled by insurance companies | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All insurance companies operating in Cambodia must fulfill the obligations under this Law | - | 04/08/2014 | |
| Form of establishment requirement for insurance companies | Form of establishment | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Insurance companies are allowed to establish themselves only in form of limited company | - | 04/08/2014 | |
| Licensing requirement for insurance companies | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Insurance companies are required to obtain a license by MEF prior to commencement of operations. | - | 22/10/2001 | |
| Limited duration of license for insurance companies | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The license for insurance companies is valid for 5 years, and can be renewed for 3 years each time | - | 22/10/2001 | |
| Procedures for obtaining license for insurance companies | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The procedures for obtaining a license for insurance companies are stipulated in Art. 47, 48 and 54 | - | 22/10/2001 | |
| Performance requirements for insurance companies | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Insurance companies must fulfilled obligations for clients and the government as stipulated in Art. 7, 8, 10, 97 | - | 22/10/2001 | |
| Obligations for certain companies to buy insurance | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Transportation, construction sites and others which are defined in Art. 31, 39 and 43 are required to buy insurances | - | 22/10/2001 | |
| Licensing requirement of insurance company | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Insurance companies are required to obtain a license by MEF prior to commencement of operations. | - | 17/01/2007 | |
| Licensing requirement of micro-insurance companies | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Micro-insurance companies are required to obtain a license by MEF prior to commencement of operations. | - | 29/06/2011 | |
| Licensing requirement of agents, brokers and insurance companies | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Agents, brokers and insurance companies are required to obtain a license by MEF prior to commencement of operations. | - | 17/11/2001 | |
| Requirement for investment enterprise to provide import-export information. | Other measures | Council for the Development of Cambodia | Investment enterprise shall provide to the Tax Department and to the Customs Department on a monthly basis: a schedule of the actual import of goods approved for an investment project and the actual export of goods of the investment project. | - | 29/12/1997 | |
| Registration requirement for legal representatives of trade marks | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Commerce | Legal representatives of trade marks must be registered with MOC | - | 09/02/2011 | |
| Procedure for registrations for legal representatives of trade marks | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Legal representatives of trade mark must follow the procedures in Art. 4, 5, 6 | - | 09/02/2011 | |
| Residency requirement for legal representatives of trade marks | Residency of services suppliers | Ministry of Commerce | Legal representatives of trade marks must have permanent residence in Cambodia | - | 09/02/2011 | |
| Khmer nationality requirement (individual) for legal representatives of trade marks | Nationality (for services supplier) | Ministry of Commerce | Legal representatives (individuals) of trade marks must possess Khmer nationality | - | 09/02/2011 | |
| Procedures for payment for re-registration online | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Re-registration through online system must be made through channels as in this announcement | - | 05/01/2016 | |
| Tax for vehicles and transportation means | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Vehicles and transportation means operating in Cambodia are subject to taxes as stipulated in Art. 1 | - | 04/01/2013 | |
| Tax registration requirement the establishment of company | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Economy and Finance | A company must register tax within 15 days after company is registered. | - | 09/10/2014 | |
| Fee requirement for tax registration | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Fees for tax registration are stipulated in Art. 6 | - | 09/10/2014 | |
| Procedures for tax registration | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Tax registration must follow the procedures in Art. 7, 8, 9 | - | 09/10/2014 | |
| Tax and fee requirements for service business | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Service businesses are subject to tax and fees as required as in Art. 6, 7 | - | 17/03/2016 | |
| Standard requirements for accounting reporting | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Enterprises must provide reporting in accordance to requirements in Art. 2, 3 | - | 25/03/2008 | |
| Registration requirements for trade union | Authorization / permit requirements | Trade unions must be registered with MLVT or provincial department | - | 27/06/2016 | ||
| Procedures for registration of trade union | Procedure | Procedures for registration of trade unions are stipulated in Art. 3, 4, 5 | - | 27/06/2016 | ||
| Permit requirement for using foreign workforce | Authorization / permit requirements | Enterprises must submit written requests to MVLT to employ foreign workforce | - | 20/08/2014 | ||
| Restriction on employing foreign workforce | Restrictions to foreign employment (e.g. labor market test) | Enterprises who employ foreign workforce must follow the quota as in Art. 2 | - | 20/08/2014 | ||
| Fee requirement for various public services | Fee | Enterprises are required to pay (including for employees) for various service fees to MLVT | - | 28/12/2012 | ||
| Permission requirement for employing foreign workers | Authorization / permit requirements | Employing foreign workers require permissions from MLVT | - | 17/08/2016 | ||
| Procedures for work permits for foreign workers | Procedure | Procedures for requests of work permits for foreign workers are through online system and follow the procedures of this Prakas | - | 17/08/2016 | ||
| Fees for requests of work permits for foreign workers | Fee | Requests of work permits for foreign workers are subject to fees | - | 17/08/2016 | ||
| Requirements and procedures for public procurements | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Requirements and procedures for public procurements are stipulated in this instruction | - | 14/01/2014 | |
| Requirements and procedures for public procurements | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Requirements and procedures for public procurements are stipulated in this instruction | - | 23/02/2012 | |
| Restriction on foreign ownership | Nationality (for services supplier) | Foreigners have ownership rights in private units of co-owned buildings only from first floor up | - | 24/05/2010 | ||
| Fee penalty requirement for violations of labor law | Fee | Obligation to pay penalty as stipulated in annex of the Prakas for violations of labor law | - | 06/03/2016 | ||
| Fee requirement for business registration | Fee | Ministry of Commerce | Business registration is subject to fee in Art. 2 | - | 09/08/2007 | |
| Work permit requirement for foreigners working in Cambodia | Authorization / permit requirements | Obligation for foreigners to secure work permit for working in Cambodia | - | 10/03/2016 | ||
| Documents and Procedures for inspections of foreign manpower who work in Cambodia | Procedure | Documents and Procedures for foreign manpower inspections are required as stipulated in Art. 3, 4, 5 | - | 10/03/2016 | ||
| Procedures for employing foreign workers | Procedure | Enterprises employing foreign workers must follow the procedures in Art. 2 | - | 16/07/2014 | ||
| Obligations for employing foreign workers | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Enterprises employing foreign workers must fulfill the obligations in Art. 2 | - | 16/07/2014 | ||
| Obligations to respond to the government's surveys | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Companies are obliged to respond to the government's surveys as in Art. 25, 28 | - | 09/05/2005 | ||
| Prohibition for citizens of neighboring countries to rent land close to borders | Prohibition | Royal Government of Cambodia | Citizen of neighboring countries cannot rent land along borders | - | 17/11/2015 | |
| Registration requirement to access public procurement | Authorization / permit requirements | Royal Government of Cambodia | Companies which wish to participate in public procurement must register with MEF. | - | 14/01/2012 | |
| Procedures for participation in public procurement | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures for participation in public procurement are stipulated in this law | - | 14/01/2012 | |
| Qualifications, requirements and procedures for participation in public procurement | Access to government contracts | Royal Government of Cambodia | Qualifications, requirements and procedures for participation in public procurement are stipulated in this law | - | 14/01/2012 | |
| Obligation for enterprises to implement social security scheme | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Enterprises must implement social security scheme defined under this law | - | 25/09/2002 | |
| Procedures to enter and extend stays in Cambodia | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Non-migrants who enter and extend stays in Cambodia must follow the procedures in Art. 2, 3, 9 | - | 20/08/1999 | |
| Limited duration for non-migrants to enter and extend stays in Cambodia | Numerical restrictions (other) | Royal Government of Cambodia | The duration of non-migrants who enter and extend stays in Cambodia are limited as in Art. 5 | - | 20/08/1999 | |
| Fee requirement for non-migrants to enter and extend stays in Cambodia | Fee | Royal Government of Cambodia | Non-migrants who enter and extend stays in Cambodia are subject to fee as stipulated in Art. 7 and 11 | - | 20/08/1999 | |
| Recognition as Khmer citizen by Royal Decrees for foreigners to obtain Khmer ID Cards | Nationality (for services supplier) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Obligation to be recognized as Khmer citizen by Royal Decrees for foreigners to obtain Khmer ID Cards | - | 26/07/1996 | |
| Royal decree requirement for Khmer citizen by marriage or naturalization | Authorization / permit requirements | Royal Government of Cambodia | Khmer citizen by marriage or naturalization must be granted by royal decree | - | 09/10/1996 | |
| Procedures for obtaining Khmer citizen by naturalization | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures for obtaining Khmer citizen by naturalization are stipulated in Art. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. | - | 09/10/1996 | |
| Khmer nationality requirement to own lots in Borey (compound) | Nationality (for services supplier) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Only Khmer nationals can own lots of Borey (compound) | - | 10/03/2011 | |
| Procedures for registration of Marks | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures for registration of marks are stipulated in this Subdecree | - | 12/07/2006 | |
| Reporting requirement to responsible government's ministries or agencies | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Royal Government of Cambodia | State owned enterprises (including private-public owned enterprises) are required to provide reports to responsible government's ministries or agencies | - | 26/06/1996 | |
| Fee requirements on Audiovisual services | Fee | Audiovisual services are subject various fees | - | 22/12/1999 | ||
| Fee requirements for banks and financial institutions | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Banks and financial institutions are subject to license fee defined under this Prakas. | - | 29/12/2004 | |
| Minimum capital requirement for financial institutions in Cambodia. | Minimum capital requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Commercial banks, specialized banks, branches of foreign banks, MFI are required to meet minimum registered capital as stipulated in Art. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 | - | 22/03/2016 | |
| Minimum capital requirement for commercial banks and specialized banks | Minimum capital requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Commercial banks and specialized banks are required to meet minimum registered capital as stipulated in Art. 7 and 8 | - | 19/09/2008 | |
| Licensing requirement for commercial banks and specialized banks | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | Commercial banks and specialized banks are required to obtain a license and meet the requirements in Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8. | - | 19/09/2008 | |
| Procedural rules to obtain license for commercial banks and specialized banks | Procedure | National Bank of Cambodia | Commercial banks and specialized banks are required to obtain a license and to follow procedural rules in Art. 5 and 6 | this prakas invalidates Prakas B7-00-39, Feb. 9, 2000. and Prakas. B7-00-05. Jan 11, 2000. | 19/09/2008 | |
| Licensing fee requirement for microfinance deposit taking institutions | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Microfinance deposit taking institutions are subject to licensing fee as stipulated in Art. 2 and 3 of this Prakas. | - | 20/01/2009 | |
| Fee requirement for amendment of article of association of MFI | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Fee of KHR 10,000 for each page of article of association amended is applied for MFI | Invalidate art. 9 & 13 of Prakas B7.00.06, January, 11, 2000. | 13/09/2006 | |
| Licensing requirement for money changers | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | Money changers are required to obtain license from NBC and to meet the requirements provided in Art. 4, 5, 6. | This Prakas invalidates Prakas B998-993 on management of foreign exchange dealer, August, 5, 1998. | 19/10/2009 | |
| Procedural rule to obtain license for money changers | Procedure | National Bank of Cambodia | Money changers are required to obtain a license from NBC and to follow procedural rules in Art. 4, 5, 6 ,7, and annex 2. | This Prakas invalidates Prakas B998-993 on management of foreign exchange dealer, August, 5, 1998. | 19/10/2009 | |
| Licensing fee requirement for money changers | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Money changers are subject to licensing fee, Art. 7 of this Prakas. | This Prakas invalidates Prakas B998-993 on management of foreign exchange dealer, August, 5, 1998. | 19/10/2009 | |
| Restriction on operations of services of money changers | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | National Bank of Cambodia | All registered money changers are allowed to conduct activities in Art. 3 and prohibited from conducting money transfer service, forward foreign exchange, security brokerage service, receiving deposits from public, providing loans and other activities und | This Prakas invalidates Prakas B998-993 on management of foreign exchange dealer, August, 5, 1998. | 19/10/2009 | |
| Due diligence requirement for money changing transactions | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Money changers are required to perform due diligence for transactions: (i) over USD 10,000, (ii) smaller transaction for several times without clear purpose | This Prakas invalidates Prakas B998-993 on management of foreign exchange dealer, August, 5, 1998. | 19/10/2009 | |
| Authorization requirement for money changers | Authorization / permit requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Money changers are required to obtain authorization from NBC and to meet the requirements in Art. 4, 5, 6. | This Prakas invalidates Prakas B998-993 on management of foreign exchange dealer, August, 5, 1998. | 19/10/2009 | |
| Limited duration of license and authorization for money changers | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | National Bank of Cambodia | The license and authorization for money changers are valid for three year and one year, respectively. | This Prakas invalidates Prakas B998-993 on management of foreign exchange dealer, August, 5, 1998. | 19/10/2009 | |
| Licensing requirement for commercial banks | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | Commercial banks are required to obtain license from NBC | Some were invalidated by B7-06-207 (13/09/2006), B7-04-205 (29/12/2004), B7-01-187 (8/11/2001), B7-01-136(15/10/2001) | 10/01/2000 | |
| Procedural rules to obtain a license for commercial banks | Procedure | National Bank of Cambodia | Commercial banks are required to obtain a license from NBC and to follow procedural rules in Art. 4, 5, 6 ,7, 8, 15 and annex I, II, III, IV. | Some were invalidated by B7-06-207 (13/09/2006), B7-04-205 (29/12/2004), B7-01-187 (8/11/2001), B7-01-136(15/10/2001) | 10/01/2000 | |
| Minimum registered capital requirement for commercial banks | Minimum capital requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Commercial banks are required to register minimum capital to obtain the license | Some were invalidated by B7-06-207 (13/09/2006), B7-04-205 (29/12/2004), B7-01-187 (8/11/2001), B7-01-136(15/10/2001) | 10/01/2000 | |
| Legal form requirement for commercial banks | Form of establishment | National Bank of Cambodia | Applicant for banking's license shall take one of legal forms defined in Law on Banking and Financial Institutions | Some were invalidated by B7-06-207 (13/09/2006), B7-04-205 (29/12/2004), B7-01-187 (8/11/2001), B7-01-136(15/10/2001) | 10/01/2000 | |
| Licensing fee requirement for commercial banks | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Commercial banks are subject to licensing fee mentioned in Art. 10 and 11 of this Prakas. | Some were invalidated by B7-06-207 (13/09/2006), B7-04-205 (29/12/2004), B7-01-187 (8/11/2001), B7-01-136(15/10/2001), B7-08-193(19/09/2008) | 10/01/2000 | |
| Licensing requirement for rural credit specialized banks | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | Specialized banks are required to obtain a license from NBC | Some were invalidated by B7-06-207 (13/09/2006), B7-04-205 (29/12/2004), B7-01-187 (8/11/2001), B7-01-136(15/10/2001), B7-08-193(19/09/2008) | 11/01/2000 | |
| Fee requirement for amendment of articles of association of commercial banks | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | A fee of KHR one million for each page of articles of association amended is applied for commercial banks | - | 11/01/2000 | |
| Procedural rules to obtain license for rural credit specialized banks | Procedure | National Bank of Cambodia | Rural credit specialized banks are required to obtain a license from NBC and to follow procedural rules in Art. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, annex I, and annex II. | Some were invalidated by B7-06-207 (13/09/2006), B7-04-205 (29/12/2004), B7-01-187 (8/11/2001), B7-01-136(15/10/2001), B7-08-193(19/09/2008) | 11/01/2000 | |
| Licensing fee requirement for rural credit specialized banks | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Rural credit specialized banks are subject to licensing fee mentioned Art. 10 and 11 of this Prakas. | Some were invalidated by B7-06-207 (13/09/2006), B7-04-205 (29/12/2004), B7-01-187 (8/11/2001), B7-01-136(15/10/2001), B7-08-193(19/09/2008) | 11/01/2000 | |
| Legal form requirement for rural credit specialized banks | Form of establishment | National Bank of Cambodia | Applicants for rural credit specialized bank's license shall adopt one of legal forms defined in the Law on Banking and Financial Institutions | Some were invalidated by B7-06-207 (13/09/2006), B7-04-205 (29/12/2004), B7-01-187 (8/11/2001), B7-01-136(15/10/2001), B7-08-193(19/09/2008) | 11/01/2000 | |
| Restriction on operations of services for rural credit specialized banks | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | National Bank of Cambodia | Rural credit specialized banks are allowed to conduct activities and operations specified by the decision granting the license. | Some were invalidated by B7-06-207 (13/09/2006), B7-04-205 (29/12/2004), B7-01-187 (8/11/2001), B7-01-136(15/10/2001), B7-08-193(19/09/2008) | 11/01/2000 | |
| Fee requirement for oversea fund transfers | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Oversea fund transfers are subject to fees determined in Art. 7 of this Prakas. | - | 24/02/2014 | |
| Procedural rules for oversea fund transfers | Procedure | National Bank of Cambodia | Oversea fund transfers by banks and financial institutions need to follow the requirements and procedures in Art. 4, 5, 6, appendix, I and II | - | 24/02/2014 | |
| Prohibition of exports of USD notes | Prohibition | National Bank of Cambodia | Banks and financial institutions are prohibited from exporting USD notes abroad. | - | 24/02/2014 | |
| Capital guarantee requirement | Minimum capital requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Banks need to deposit 10% of minimum registered capital as capital guarantee. | - | 15/10/2001 | |
| Authorization requirement for transfer of shares | Authorization / permit requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Transfer of share of banks requires the authorization from NBC | - | 08/11/2001 | |
| Fee requirement for transfer of shares | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Any transfer of share of a locally incorporated bank or financial institution is subject to a fee amounting to 0.5% of the face value of the transferred shares, which is paid to NBC | - | 08/11/2001 | |
| Permit requirement for increase of capital | Authorization / permit requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Banks and financial institutions need to request permit from NBC to increase capital | - | 29/12/1997 | |
| Fee requirement for increase of capital | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | The increase of capital of banks and financial institutions is subject to a fee of 0.03% of increased amount. | - | 29/12/1997 | |
| Liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) performance requirement | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Financial institutions must maintain the LCR at all time defined under Art. 4 and 5 | - | 23/12/2015 | |
| Procedures for Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) performance requirement | Procedure | National Bank of Cambodia | Financial institutions must maintain the LCR at all time defined under Art. 4 and 5 and follow the procedures and calculation defined in Art. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. | - | 23/12/2015 | |
| Licensing requirement for financial lease institutions | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | Financial lease institutions are required to obtain license from NBC | - | 20/06/2009 | |
| Minimum requirements for financial lease agreements | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Financial lease agreements must contain criteria and requirements, and follow procedures defined in Art. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 | - | 20/06/2009 | |
| Minimum requirements for financial lease agreements | Procedure | National Bank of Cambodia | Financial lease agreements must contain criteria and requirements, and follow procedures defined in Art. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 | - | 20/06/2009 | |
| Investment grade requirement for influential shareholders of FI | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Influential shareholders who are banks or financial institutions are required to obtain investment grade from one of three institutions: Moody's Asia Pacific, Fitch, and Standard & Poor's Cooperation | - | 07/07/2010 | |
| Procedure on Investment grade requirement for influential shareholders of FI | Procedure | National Bank of Cambodia | Influential shareholder who are banks or financial institutions are required to follow the procedures and comply with the formalities defined in Point. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 | - | 07/07/2010 | |
| Registered capital requirement for FI in accordance with investment grade | Minimum capital requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | FIs need to meet minimum capital requirements in accordance with investment grades | - | 07/07/2010 | |
| Licensing requirement for financial lease institutions | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | Financial institutions are required to obtain a license prior to operating business in Cambodia | - | 18/11/1999 | |
| Minimum registered capital requirement for commercial banks | Minimum capital requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Commercial banks are required to register minimum capital of KHR 50 Billion to obtain the license | - | 18/11/1999 | |
| Scope of services and products provided by financial institutions | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | National Bank of Cambodia | Financial institutions provide the services defined in Art. 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 | - | 18/11/1999 | |
| Maintaining minimum reserve requirement against deposit and borrowing | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Commercial Banks are required to maintain reserve requirement at daily average balance equal to 8% in Khmer riel and 12% in foreign currency with NBC. | - | 26/01/2009 | |
| Solvency ratio requirement for banks | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Solvency ratio of their net worth to their aggregate credit exposure shall not less that 15% | - | 16/02/2000 | |
| Net worth compliance for bank | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Regulatory ratios are calculated against Net Worth. Banks has to comply with calculation rule of Net worth defined in this Prakas. | - | 15/10/2010 | |
| Requirement for determination of base rate for refinancing to commercial bank | Limitations on pricing | National Bank of Cambodia | The base interest rate is 0.5% p.m or 6% p.a for KHR to refinance commercial bank | - | 25/12/2001 | |
| Minimum requirement for key holding position in licensed bank and financial institution | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | National Bank of Cambodia | Key persons required to undergo the Fit and Proper Testing by NBC. Those key persons are board member, senior management, foreign bank branch manager, and any person act as alternate or proxy | - | 25/11/2008 | |
| Guidance for licensing and regulation of company engaged in financial lease | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | Minimum registered capital of KHR200,000,000 and NBC shall provide written notification of decision within 3 months after receipt of complete set of application. License validity is 5 years. | - | 27/12/2011 | |
| Minimum capital requirement to obtain licensing and regulation of company engaged in financial lease | Minimum capital requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Minimum registered capital of KHR200,000,000 and NBC shall provide written notification of decision within 3 months after receipt of complete set of application. License validity is 5 years. | - | 27/12/2011 | |
| Validity of licensing for company engaged in financial lease | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | National Bank of Cambodia | Minimum registered capital of KHR200,000,000 and NBC shall provide written notification of decision within 3 months after receipt of complete set of application. License validity is 5 years. | - | 27/12/2011 | |
| Liquidity requirement for Bank and financial institutions | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Banks must at all time have a liquidity ratio of at least 50% | - | 02/02/2000 | |
| Liquidity regulatory requirement for MFI | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | MFI must at all time have a liquidity ratio of at least 100% | - | 25/02/2000 | |
| Requirement for interest charge on micro loan by rural credit, specialized bank, MFI, NGO & association | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | National Bank of Cambodia | Interest charge must be calculated taking into account the repayment of principal already made. Loan agreement shall have credit amortization table | - | 14/08/2001 | |
| Clearing house fee requirement | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Commercial banks which are members of clearing house are required to pay annual fee of KHR 3.2 Million | - | 14/12/2009 | |
| Transfer fee requirements | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Banks and financial institutions which transfer funds through NBC account will pay 0.10% service charge and minimum USD3 | - | 10/01/2003 | |
| Fee requirements for transfer of funds in-out of NBC within the country | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Banks and financial institutions which transfer fund in-out of NBC within the country need to pay service fee 0.10%, minimum USD3 and maximum USD 1,000. | - | 24/08/2009 | |
| Prior authorization requirement for funds transfer out of Cambodia | Authorization / permit requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Banks which wish to transfer funds out of Cambodia are required prior authorization from NBC | - | 19/08/1998 | |
| Requirement for banks and financial institutions to have loan policies and procedures in place | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Banks and financial institutions must have sound and prudent loan policies and procedures in place | - | 10/03/2005 | |
| Restriction on the amount of loan to be lent to related parties | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | National Bank of Cambodia | It is required that loan that is lent to related parties doesn’t exceed 10% of total net worth | - | 15/10/2001 | |
| Requirement for daily accrued interest rate and amortization | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | All commercial and specialized banks must calculate and post the accrued interest rate and amortization on a daily basis | - | 01/10/2003 | |
| Minimum reserve requirements for financial institutions | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Financial institutions must comply with minimum reserve requirements provided by this Prakas. | - | 25/02/2009 | |
| Procedures for registration and recordal requirement for mark exclusive rights | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Registration and recordal requirement for mark exclusive rights must follow the requirements and procedures stipulated in Art. 11 | - | 11/05/2016 | |
| Limited validity of registration and recordal requirement for mark exclusive rights | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Commerce | Registration and recordal requirement for mark exclusive rights must follow the requirements are valid for 2 years | - | 11/05/2016 | |
| Advertising or publishing requirement for registration and recordal of mark exclusive rights | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Commerce | It is required that holder of registration and recordal of mark exclusive rights must advertise or publish its exclusive rights in popular media at least 3 times per year | - | 11/05/2016 | |
| Requirement for registration as professional engineer in BEC | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Requirements for registration as professional engineer in BEC are stipulated in Art. 1, 2, 3 | - | 25/09/2009 | ||
| Fee Requirements for professional engineers members in BEC | Fee | Professional engineers members in BEC are subject to fee payments as in Art. 7, 8 | - | 25/09/2009 | ||
| Restriction to adhere to land use master plan | Prohibition | Private entities shall strictly adhere to such land use master plans during their construction works. | - | 24/05/1994 | ||
| Authorization requirement for conducting land survey | Authorization / permit requirements | All the exploration or survey which produces an effect on archeology shall be firstly authorized by the Royal Government. | - | 24/05/1994 | ||
| Prohibition from conducting survey and construction | Prohibition | Any individuals and private institutions as well as public authority are banned from conducting any construction on the public yard field or lands as defined under Art. 12 of this Law. | - | 24/05/1994 | ||
| Construction permit requirement for construction and renovation | Authorization / permit requirements | All constructions and modifications or renovations of the building aspect shall be subjected to construction permission issued by the competent authorities. | - | 24/05/1994 | ||
| Procedures to obtain construction permit for construction and renovation | Procedure | The submission of construction permit follows the procedures defined in Art. 16, 17, 18 and 19. | - | 24/05/1994 | ||
| Authorization requirements for construction and renovations | Authorization / permit requirements | Constructions and renovations as stipulated in Art. 1 are required to obtain a permit. | - | 19/12/1997 | ||
| Procedures for requesting construction permits | Procedure | Applicants are required to follow the procedures in Art. 9, 10, 11 for requesting construction permits. | - | 19/12/1997 | ||
| Khmer language requirements for requesting construction permits | Other measures | Applications for requesting construction permits must be in Khmer. | - | 19/12/1997 | ||
| Prohibition to build constructions on land destined for road construction development | Prohibition | It is forbidden to build constructions on land for road construction is prohibited | - | 14/01/2015 | ||
| Authorization of imports, distributions, and sales of Optical Disese and Copy Equipment | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | Authorization of imports, distributions, and sales of Optical Disese and Copy Equipment require authorization from MCFA | - | 05/07/2012 | |
| Safety and health requirement to be placed on goods circulating in Cambodia | Other measures | Ministry of Commerce | Manufacturers and service provides are required to indicate in the products in Khmer: ingredients, compositions, user's guidelines, manufacturing dates, expiration dates and other requirements | - | 21/06/2000 | |
| Inspection requirement for products firstly imported and distributed into Cambodia | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Commerce | Products to be firstly placed (imported) and distributed in Cambodia requires proof of inspection to guarantee products in compliance with this law. | - | 21/06/2000 | |
| Authorization requirement for products (imported) circulating in Cambodia | Import permits | Ministry of Commerce | Products circulating (imported) in Cambodia which could harm the health and safety of consumer requires prior authorization from competent institutions. | - | 21/06/2000 | |
| Requirement for visa for and registration of imported medicines | Import permits | Ministry of Health | Visa for and registration of medicines aim to control the production, import, export and trading of medicines in Cambodia to ensure the quality of medicines and production rights of manufacturers | - | 26/10/1994 | |
| Requirements to enable sales display of imported medicines | Limitations on distribution channels | Ministry of Health | To ensure registered medicines imported from abroad can be displayed for sales. The registration approval needs to meet defined conditions and documents. (Art. 7) | - | 26/10/1994 | |
| Health warning messages and pictures on cigarette packages | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | Health warning messages and pictures on cigarette packages for sales and distributions of cigarettes | - | 22/10/2015 | |
| License for establishment of educational institutions | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | All educational institutions and training classes shall obtain educational licenses before commencing operations. | - | 08/12/2007 | ||
| Tax requirements for educational establishments | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Educational establishments have to pay withholding taxes, other taxes and have to comply with tax reporting requirements (tax incentives are provided for educational establishments) | - | 08/08/2016 | |
| Prohibition of game betting activities | Prohibition | Council of Ministers | Game betting business, except in casino, are prohibited | - | 30/04/2009 | |
| Specifications and procedures for stamps and visa on CD and VCD | Procedure | Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | Stamps and visa on CD and VCD must follow specifications and procedures as in Art. 2 | - | 17/08/2011 | |
| Requirements to place visa stamps on video and movie products. | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | Obligation to place visa stamps on video and movie products | - | 17/08/2011 | |
| Licensing for Karaoke businesses | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Karaoke businesses are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Limited duration of license for Karaoke businesses | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | The license for karaoke business is valid for 1 year, renewable. | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Fee requirement for licensing to Karaoke businesses | Fee | The payment of a fee is required for the issuance of the license to resort businesses, as mentioned in Art. 9 of this Prakas | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Licensing for Karaoke businesses | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Karaoke businesses are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Obligations for Karaoke businesses | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Karaoke businesses must comply with requirements and conditions of this notifications | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Prohibition of use of title of any work which represents an original works | Prohibition | Royal Government of Cambodia | The uses of title of any work which represents an original works is prohibited | - | 05/03/2003 | |
| Authorization requirement for authors to produce personal true stories | Authorization / permit requirements | Royal Government of Cambodia | Obligation for authors to seek authorization from persons to produce their personal true story | - | 05/03/2003 | |
| Weight limits for trucks | Numerical restrictions (other) | Truck transportation must be in compliance with limits on weight on roads | - | 14/01/2015 | ||
| Requirement for visa registration of medical equipment (including imports) | Import permits | Ministry of Health | All medical equipment including imports require visa registration. | - | 11/08/2012 | |
| Requirement for GMP or ISO to obtain a certificate for visa registration of medical equipment | Import permits | Ministry of Health | All medical equipment including imports require visa registration. Application for visa registration must have attached GMP or ISO | - | 11/08/2012 | |
| Procedures for visa registration of medical equipment | Procedure | Ministry of Health | Visa registration for medical equipment must follow the procedures in Art. 5, 6, 7 | - | 11/08/2012 | |
| Duration of visa of medical equipment | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Health | Visa for medical equipment are limited to 3 years | - | 11/08/2012 | |
| Licensing for operating resort businesses | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Resort businesses are required to obtain license from Ministry of Tourism | - | 28/07/2007 | ||
| Limited duration of license for operating resort businesses | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | The license for resort business is valid for 1 year, renewable. | - | 28/07/2007 | ||
| Fee requirement for licensing to resort businesses | Fee | The payment of a fee is required for the issuance of the license to resort businesses, in accordance with different type of resorts as mentioned in Art. 8 of this Prakas | - | 28/07/2007 | ||
| Licensing for hotel and accommodation businesses | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Hotel and accommodation businesses are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | 28/07/2007 | ||
| Limited duration of license for hotel and accommodation businesses | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | The license for hotel and accommodation business is valid for 1 year, renewable. | - | 28/07/2007 | ||
| Fee requirement for licensing to hotel and accommodation businesses | Fee | The payment of a fee is required for the issuance of the license to resort businesses, in accordance with different type of resorts as mentioned in Art. 8 of this Prakas | - | 28/07/2007 | ||
| Licensing for restaurant and canteen businesses | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Restaurant and canteen businesses are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Limited duration of license for restaurant and canteen businesses | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | The license for restaurant and canteen businesses is valid for 1 year, renewable. | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Fee requirement for licensing to restaurant and canteen businesses | Fee | The payment of a fee is required for the issuance of the license to restaurant and canteen business as mentioned in Art. 10 of this Prakas | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Procedures of application for restaurant and canteen classification | Procedure | Procedures of application for restaurant and canteen classification are stipulated in this Prakas | - | 13/09/2016 | ||
| Permit requirements for operating restaurants and canteens | Authorization / permit requirements | Obligation to secure permits from relevant authorities for operating restaurants and canteens | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Obligations for restaurants and canteen | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Restaurants and canteens must comply with conditions and obligations provided in this notification | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Permit requirements for hotel and accommodation businesses | Authorization / permit requirements | Hotel and accommodation businesses are required to obtain permits from relevant authorities | - | 18/07/2007 | ||
| Obligations for hotel and accommodation businesses | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Hotel and accommodation businesses must comply with obligations and conditions of this notification | - | 18/07/2007 | ||
| Licensing requirements for operating resort businesses | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Resort businesses are required to obtain license from Ministry of Tourism | - | 18/07/2007 | ||
| Obligations for operating resort businesses | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Resort businesses must comply with requirements and conditions of this Notifications | - | 18/07/2007 | ||
| Permit requirements for boats with loading capacity over 500Kg | Authorization / permit requirements | Permits from MPWT are required for boats with loading capacity over 500Kg | - | 27/06/2000 | ||
| Procedures for asking permit for boats with loading capacity over 500Kg | Procedure | Procedures for asking permits from MPWT for boats with loading capacity over 500Kg are stipulated in this circular | - | 27/06/2000 | ||
| Duration for boat piloting licenses and mechanic licenses | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Boat piloting licenses and mechanic licenses are valid for 45 days | - | 27/06/2000 | ||
| Compliance with code of conducts of bar association | Performance requirements (non-mandatory) | Lawyers working in Cambodia must comply with code of conducts of bar association | - | 21/09/2012 | ||
| Requirement for foreign law firms in Cambodia | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Foreign law firms must comply with code of conducts and various laws and regulations of bar association | - | 21/09/2012 | ||
| Advertisement requirements by lawyers or law firms | Advertising limitations | Lawyers and law firms can advertise their services through means defined by this code of conducts and after approval from council of bar association | - | 21/09/2012 | ||
| Prohibition of misconducts | Prohibition | Lawyers and law firms are prohibited from misconducts as stipulated in Art. 44. | - | 21/09/2012 | ||
| Requirement to join the Bar Association | Requirement to subscribe to association | only members of Bar can perform work as lawyers, provide legal consultation and prepare judicial documents | - | 23/06/1995 | ||
| Requirement for foreign lawyer to work with Cambodian lawyers | Domestic partner requirement | Foreign lawyers can practice in Cambodia only if they partner with a local lawyer | - | 23/06/1995 | ||
| Requirement for foreign lawyers to obtain authorization from Bar Association | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Foreign lawyers can practice in Cambodia only if previous approval by Bar Association, based on sufficient qualifications and reciprocity with country of origin. | - | 23/06/1995 | ||
| Requirement for foreign lawyers not to advertise their services | Advertising limitations | Foreign lawyers are prohibited from advertising their services and carry out activities to attract clients | - | 23/06/1995 | ||
| Qualification requirements for member of arbitration councils | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Members being selected into arbitration councils must meet the qualifications in Art. 6 | - | 19/12/2002 | ||
| Khmer language requirement during the arbitration process | Other measures | The arbitration proceedings must be carried out in Khmer language only. | - | 19/12/2002 | ||
| Requirement to pay export duties and fee on export of cultural objects | Fee | Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | The export of cultural objects shall be subject to duties and fees. The amount of those export duties and fees shall be set by law. | - | 25/01/1996 | |
| Requirement for meeting import procedures on cultural objects | Import permits | Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | The import of cultural objects exported in contravention of the national legislation of their country of origin is forbidden. Procedures for the importation of cultural property shall be defined by Anukret. | - | 25/01/1996 | |
| Requirement for meeting import procedures on cultural objects | Procedure | Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | The import of cultural objects exported in contravention of the national legislation of their country of origin is forbidden. Procedures for the importation of cultural property shall be defined by Anukret. | - | 25/01/1996 | |
| Licensing requirements for ships and boats operating in Cambodian sea | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Obligation to obtain license for ships and boats operating in Cambodian sea | - | 01/10/1999 | ||
| Procedures for applying for license for ships and boats operating in Cambodian sea | Procedure | Procedures for applying for a license for ships and boats operating in Cambodian sea are defined under this Circular | - | 01/10/1999 | ||
| Compliance for ships and boats operating in Cambodian sea | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ships and boats operating in Cambodian sea must comply with requirement are defined under Chapter III and IV of this Circular | - | 01/10/1999 | ||
| Cambodian nationality requirement to be entitled to practice a medic, paramedic and medical aid | Nationality (for services supplier) | Ministry of Health | A person who is entitled to practice a medic, paramedic and medical aid must be Cambodian national | - | 16/10/2000 | |
| Permit requirement for foreigners to practice a medic, paramedic and medical aid in Cambodia | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Health | Foreigner is required to have authorization to practice a medic, paramedic and medical aid in Cambodia | - | 16/10/2000 | |
| Qualification requirements for medical professionals | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Health | Medical professionals must have qualifications as in Art. 3 | - | 20/11/2000 | |
| Requirement to subscribe to medical association in Cambodia. | Requirement to subscribe to association | Ministry of Health | Medical professionals must register with one medical associations in Cambodia | - | 20/11/2000 | |
| Qualifications to practice as medic, paramedic, and medical aides | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Health | Qualifications to practice as medic, paramedic, and medical aides are defined in Art. 3 | - | 02/08/2000 | |
| Requirement to subscribe to a medical association in Cambodia. | Requirement to subscribe to association | Ministry of Health | Medical professionals must register with one of the following associations: physician association, pharmacist association, dentist association, midwife association, or nurse association. | - | 02/08/2000 | |
| Requirements to comply with code of medical ethics | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | Medical professionals must comply with code of medical ethics as provided in this Prakas | - | 28/08/2003 | |
| Obligations of doctors | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | Doctors must comply with codes of conducts provided in this sub-decree | - | 28/08/2003 | |
| Obligations of dentists | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | Dentists must comply with codes of conducts provided in this subdecree | - | 16/09/2009 | |
| Association subscription requirement to be entitled to practice a medic, paramedic and medical aid | Requirement to subscribe to association | A person who is entitled to practice a medic, paramedic and medical aid must register with physician association, pharmacist association, dentist association, midwife association, or nurse association. | - | 16/10/2000 | ||
| Registration requirement for Cambodian and foreign physicians | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Cambodian and foreign physicians must register with NMCC | - | 20/08/2013 | ||
| Limited duration of registration for Cambodian and foreign physicians | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Validity of Cambodian and foreign physician registrations is determined in Art. 1 | - | 20/08/2013 | ||
| Form of registration for Cambodian and foreign physicians | Form of establishment | Form for the registration of Cambodian and foreign physicians are determined in Art. 1 | - | 20/08/2013 | ||
| Registration requirement for Cambodian and foreign physicians | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Cambodian and foreign physicians must register with NMCC | - | 20/08/2013 | ||
| Procedures for registration of Cambodian and foreign physicians | Procedure | Procedures for registration of Cambodian and foreign physicians are stipulated in Art. 2 | - | 20/08/2013 | ||
| Fee requirements for the registration of Cambodian and foreign physicians | Fee | Registration of Cambodian and foreign physicians are subject to registration fee | - | 20/08/2013 | ||
| Prohibition of Shows of foreign films with bad influence | Prohibition | It is prohibited to show foreign films which have bad influence on social order (eg: kidnapping, threatening, cruel and obsecene films) | - | 09/04/1999 | ||
| Prohibition to access certain information | Prohibition | Press is prohibited to access government related records as in Art. 5 | - | 18/07/1995 | ||
| Penalty fee for violating conditions relating to press | Fee | Penalty fees are applied if press violates rules as in Art. 11, 12 | - | 18/07/1995 | ||
| Limitation to foreign equity for Khmer language press | Limitations to foreign equity | Foreign equity in Khmer language press is limited to maximum 20% | - | 18/07/1995 | ||
| Minimum paid up capital requirement for money changers | Minimum capital requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Money changers are required to register minimum paid-up capital of KHR 80 Million | - | 19/10/2009 | |
| Licensing requirement for import and export of precious metals and stones | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | Businesses conducting import and export of precious metals and stones are required to obtain a license from NBC | - | 29/12/2009 | |
| Fee requirement for license and transactions | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | Businesses conducting import and export of precious metals and stones are required to pay license fee, annual license fee and transaction fee | - | 29/12/2009 | |
| Licensing requirement for third party processors | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | Third party processors acting on behalf of a bank are required to obtain a license from NBC. The entrusted bank needs to apply for license on behalf of third party processor. | - | 25/08/2010 | |
| Restriction on operations of services of third party processors | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | National Bank of Cambodia | The third party processor is restrict to conduct activities listed in Art. 3 and 4. | - | 25/08/2010 | |
| Procedural rule for obtaining license for third party processors | Procedure | National Bank of Cambodia | Third party processors need to follow the requirements and procedures in Art. 6, 7, 8, and 9 | - | 25/08/2010 | |
| Fee requirement for license for third party processors | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | A third party processor license is subject to license application and annual license fee, defined in art. 6 | - | 25/08/2010 | |
| Limited duration of license for third party processors | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | National Bank of Cambodia | The license for third party processors is valid for three years. | - | 25/08/2010 | |
| Payment channel requirement for export and import | Numerical restrictions (other) | National Bank of Cambodia | All payments for imports and exports must be performed through authorized intermediaries | - | 22/08/1997 | |
| Procedures for payment for export and import | Procedure | National Bank of Cambodia | All payments for imports and exports must performed through authorized intermediaries and follow formalities set out in Art. 9, 10, 11 | - | 22/08/1997 | |
| Declaration requirement for investment aboard made by a resident | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | National Bank of Cambodia | Investments aboard exceeding USD 100,000 made by a resident require prior declaration to NBC | - | 22/08/1997 | |
| Chanel requirement for foreign exchange through book entry | Other measures | National Bank of Cambodia | Foreign exchange operations through book entry can only be performed through authorized intermediaries | - | 22/08/1997 | |
| Authorization requirement for manual money changers | Authorization / permit requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Manual money changers are required an authorization from NBC | - | 22/08/1997 | |
| Prohibition of keeping anonymous accounts | Prohibition | National Bank of Cambodia | Reporting entities (defined in this law) are prohibited from opening or keeping anonymous accounts, numbered accounts or accounts in obviously fictitious names. | - | 24/06/2007 | |
| Requirement of due diligence on customers and of reporting suspicious transactions | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Reporting entities are required to perform due diligence on customers prior to opening accounts, and are required to report suspicious transactions | - | 24/06/2007 | |
| Requirement to follow procedure to open account | Procedure | National Bank of Cambodia | Reporting entities are required to follow procedures defined in Art. 8, 9 prior to opening accounts | - | 24/06/2007 | |
| Procedures for public offering for public enterprises | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures for public offering for public enterprises (including public-private partnership with majority of government's shares) are stipulated in Art. 4, 5 | - | 22/04/2011 | |
| Licensing requirement to issue and trade securities and to operate in securities exchange | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Companies or physical persons must be licensed from SECC to issue and trade securities and to operate in securities exchange | - | 04/10/2007 | |
| Procedures for applying for a license to issue and trade securities and to operate in securities exchange | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures for companies and persons to apply for a license to issue and trade securities and to operate in securities exchange are stipulated in this Prakas | - | 04/10/2007 | |
| Corporate governance and control of issuer requirements | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Entities which issue and sell securities must adopt corporate governance standards and control of issuer as stipulated in this Prakas | - | 04/10/2007 | |
| Prohibition of misconducts | Prohibition | Royal Government of Cambodia | Entities which issue and sell securities are prohibited from misconducts as stipulated in Art. 40, 41, 42 | - | 04/10/2007 | |
| Procedures and requirements to obtain license to issue and trade securities, and to operate in securities exchange | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures and requirements to obtain license to issue and trade securities, and to operate in securities exchange are stipulated in Art. 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 19 | - | 08/04/2009 | |
| Licensing requirements for operators in securities exchange | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Operators in securities exchange are required to secure a license from SECC | - | 08/04/2009 | |
| Advertisement requirements for operators in securities exchange | Advertising limitations | Royal Government of Cambodia | Advertisement by operators in securities exchange must comply with the requirements in Art. 14 | - | 08/04/2009 | |
| Performance requirements for operators in securities exchange | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Operators in securities exchange must fulfill obligations as stipulated in Art. 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 51, 52, 53, 64 | - | 08/04/2009 | |
| Licensing requirement for cash settlement agents | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Cash settlement agents must be licensed by SECC | - | 28/06/2010 | ||
| Establishment requirement for cash settlement agents | Form of establishment | Cash settlement agents must be a commercial bank licensed by Cambodian central bank | - | 28/06/2010 | ||
| Requirement to obtain non refusal letter from central bank for cash settlement agents | Authorization / permit requirements | Cash settlement agents must obtain "non refusal" letter from Cambodian central bank | - | 28/06/2010 | ||
| Procedures for obtaining license for cash settlement agents | Procedure | Procedures for obtaining licences for cash settlement agents are stipulated in Art. 5 and 6 | - | 28/06/2010 | ||
| Fee requirements for cash settlement agents | Fee | Cash settlement agents are subject to various fee payments as in Art. 10 | - | 28/06/2010 | ||
| Performance requirements for cash settlement agents | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Cash settlement agents must comply with conditions and obligations in this Prakas | - | 28/06/2010 | ||
| Type of organizations eligible to open securities accounts | Form of establishment | Only securities firms and listed companies are eligible to open securities accounts at operator of securities depository | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Fee requirements for members of securities accounts | Fee | Members of securities accounts are subject to various fee paymentsas provided under this Prakas | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Procedures and information to deposit securities at operators of securities depository | Procedure | Procedures and information to deposit securities at operators of securities depository are stipulated in the annex of this Prakas | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Procedures for listing in SECC | Procedure | Procedures for listing are stipulated in the annex of this Prakas | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Fee requirement for listing in SECC | Fee | Companies listed in SECC are subject to fee payments as stipulated in the annex of this Prakas | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Performance requirements for listing in SECC | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Companies listed in SECC must comply with requirements and conditions stipulated in the annex of this Prakas | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Licensing requirement for members and participants in Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX) | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Companies who wish to be members or participants in CSX must register with SECC and CSX. | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Procedures of registrations with Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX) | Procedure | Procedures of registrations to become members or participants with Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX) are stipulated in the annex of this Prakas | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Fee of registrations with Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX) | Fee | Fee of registrations to become members or participants with Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX) are stipulated in the annex of this Prakas | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Duration of membership in Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX) | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Membership and participation in Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX) are valid for 2 years from the date of approval from CSX | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Performance requirement for members and participants in Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX) | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Members and participants in Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX) must comply with requirements and conditions of the annex of this Prakas | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Registration with GDT for obtaining tax incentives | Authorization / permit requirements | Companies listed in CSX must file application with GDT through CSX to obtain tax incentives | - | 08/01/2015 | ||
| Performance requirement for listed companies to obtain tax incentives | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Listed companies must avoid the misconducts in Art. 8 to be eligible for tax incentives | - | 08/01/2015 | ||
| License requirement for the operators of securities market, clearance and settlement facility and securities depository | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | The operators of securities market, clearance and settlement facility and securities depository must be license by SECC | - | 01/12/2009 | ||
| Minimum capital requirement for the operators of securities market, clearance and settlement facility and securities depository | Minimum capital requirements | The operators of securities market, clearance and settlement facility and securities depository must comply with minimum capital requirement in Art. 4 | - | 01/12/2009 | ||
| Procedures for getting approval as operators of securities market, clearance and settlement facility and securities depository | Procedure | Procedures for getting approval as the operators of securities market, clearance and settlement facility and securities depository from SECC are stipulated in Art. 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 | - | 01/12/2009 | ||
| Performance requirements for the operators of securities market, clearance and settlement facility and securities depository | Performance requirements (mandatory) | The operators of securities market, clearance and settlement facility and securities depository must comply with Performance requirements of this Prakas | - | 01/12/2009 | ||
| Corporate governance requirements for listed companies | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Listed companies must comply with corporate governance princinples as stipulared in this Prakas, including rights and responsibilities of shareholders, board of directors, and others | - | 31/12/2009 | ||
| Corporate governance requirements for listed public companies | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Listed public companies must comply with corporate governance princinples as stipulared in this Prakas, including rights and responsibilities of shareholders, board of directors, and others | - | 15/12/2010 | ||
| Compliance requirements for securities firms, securities representatives, investment advisory firms, and investment advisory representatives | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Securities firms, securities representatives, investment advisory firms, and investment advisory representatives must comply with codes of conducts of this Prakas | - | 27/06/2011 | ||
| Prohibition to conduct activities by securities firms, securities representatives, investment advisory firms, and investment advisory representatives | Prohibition | Securities firms, securities representatives, investment advisory firms, and investment advisory representatives are prohibited from conducting activities listed in Art. 23, 25, 26, 27 | - | 27/06/2011 | ||
| Approval and registration of disclosure documents for issuance of equity securities | Authorization / permit requirements | Issuance of public offering of equity securities requires approval and registration of disclosure documents with SECC | - | 31/12/2009 | ||
| Fee for registration of disclosure documents | Fee | Obligation to pay fee as in Art. 49 for registration of disclosure documents | - | 31/12/2009 | ||
| Procedures for registration of disclosure documents for public offering of equity securities | Procedure | Registration of disclosure documents for public offering of equity securities must follow the procedures in Art. 6, 9, 11, 14, 22, 24, 26, 27, 30 | - | 31/12/2009 | ||
| Procedures for operating rules of securities market, clearance and settlement facilities, and securities depository | Procedure | Securities market, clearance and settlement facilities, and securities depository follow the procedures for operating rules in Art. 3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10 | - | 18/03/2010 | ||
| Procedures for securities clearing and settlement | Procedure | Securities clearing and settlements follow the procedures in the annex of this Prakas | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Fee for securities clearing and settlement | Procedure | Securities clearing and settlements are subject to fee in the annex of this Prakas | - | 03/05/2011 | ||
| Requirement to place health warning messages on cigarette packages | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | Obligation to print health warning messages on cigarette packages | - | 01/01/1990 | |
| Procedures to place health warning messages on cigarette packages | Procedure | Ministry of Health | Obligation to follow the criteria and procedures for placing health warning messages on cigarette packages | - | 01/01/1990 | |
| Requirement to place health warning messages on cigarette packages | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | Obligation to print health warning messages on cigarette packages | - | 20/10/2009 | |
| Reminder on requirement to place health warning messages on cigarette packages | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | obligation to print health warning messages on cigarette packages | - | 23/12/2010 | |
| Necessary approval to enable sale and display of imported medicines | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Health | Obligation to obtain approval for imported medicines before they can be displayed for sales. | - | 26/10/1994 | |
| Procedures to obtain approval for the sale and display of imported medicines | Procedure | Ministry of Health | To ensure that medicines imported from abroad can be displayed for sale, the procedure described in art 7 mut be complied with. | - | 26/10/1994 | |
| Mandatory information requirements for infant and child feeding products | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | Certain types of infant and child feeding products (including imported products) musst include set of information as provided by article 3 and article 6. | - | 18/11/2005 | |
| Requirement for notification number for imported cosmetic products | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Health | Imported or cosmetic products produced for trade in Cambodia shall have notification number from MOH | - | 28/08/2008 | |
| Requirement for payment of fee on issuance of notification number | Fee | Ministry of Health | The cost of issuance of notification numbers shall be determined by a joint Prakas of the Minister of Health and the Minister of Economy and Finance. | - | 28/08/2008 | |
| Requirement for visa registration on imported medicines for sale in Cambodia | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Health | Imported medicine can be displayed for sales only if they have registration approved by MOH | - | 10/08/1994 | |
| Fee requirement for visa registration on imported medicines for sale in Cambodia | Fee | Ministry of Health | Visa registrations of imported medicines are subject to fee | - | 10/08/1994 | |
| Prohibition of opening new sub-pharmacies in several locations in Phnom Penh | Prohibition | Ministry of Health | The permits are no longer issued to open new pharmacies in several locations in Phnom Penh as defined in this Prakas. | - | 07/09/2004 | |
| Authorization requirement for advertising infant and child feeding products | Advertising limitations | Ministry of Health | obligation to obtain prior authorization for advertising infant and child feeding products | - | 18/11/2005 | |
| Authorization requirement for advertising infant and child feeding products | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Health | Obligation to obtain prior authorization for advertising infant and child feeding products | - | 18/11/2005 | |
| Authorization requirements for advertisement (label) of infant and child feeding products | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Health | Obligation to obtain authorization prior to advertising infant and child feeding products | - | 16/08/2006 | |
| Requirements for advertisement and publication of posters of infant and child feeding products | Advertising limitations | Ministry of Health | Advertisement and publication of posters of infant and child feeding products need to comply with Art. 13 of SubDecree No. 133 on Marketing of Infant and Child Feeding Products | - | 16/08/2006 | |
| Permit requirement for pharmacists to import and export pharmaceutical products | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Health | In order to be allowed to import and export pharmaceutical products, pharmacists must meet the following qualifications: (1) Cambodian nationally (2) pharmacy diploma recognized by MOH, (3) no criminal record, (4) being healthy to perform duties. | - | 03/01/2008 | |
| Cambodian nationality requirement for pharmacist to import and export pharmaceutical products | Nationality (for services supplier) | Ministry of Health | In order to be allowed to import and export pharmaceutical products, pharmacists must meet the following qualifications: (1) Cambodian nationality (2) pharmacy diploma recognized from MOH, (3) no criminal record, (4) being healthy to perform duties. | - | 03/01/2008 | |
| Requirements and procedures for arbitrators to register with arbitration center | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Requirements and procedures for arbitrators to register with the arbitration center are stipulated in Art. 12 | - | 05/05/2006 | |
| Accreditation requirement for valuation firms and independent evaluators in securities market | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Valuation firms and professionals offering independent valuation services in securities market must be accredited by SECC. | - | 15/12/2010 | ||
| Procedures for accreditation for valuation firms and independent evaluators in securities market | Procedure | Procedures for accreditation for valuation firms and independent evaluators offering professional services in securities market by SECC are stipulated in Art. 3, 4, 5, 6 | - | 15/12/2010 | ||
| Minimum capital for accreditation for valuation firms and independent evaluators in securities market | Minimum capital requirements | To obtain accreditation from SECC, valuation companies must have at least KHR 500Million in capital | - | 15/12/2010 | ||
| Prohibition of services offered by valuation firms and independent evaluators in securities market | Prohibition | Valuation firms and independent evaluators are not allowed to offer services defined in Art. 10. | - | 15/12/2010 | ||
| Scopes of services offered by valuation firms and independent evaluators in securities market | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | Valuation firms and independent evaluators must perform only services stipulated in Art. 14, 15, 16 | - | 15/12/2010 | ||
| Performance requirements of valuation firms and independent evaluators in securities market | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Valuation companies and independent evaluators must fulfill obligations and performance defined in Art. 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 | - | 15/12/2010 | ||
| Fee requirement for valuation companies and independent evaluators in securities market | Fee | Valuation companies and independent evaluators must meet license fee obligation defined in Art. 21, 22, 23 | - | 15/12/2010 | ||
| Scope of services offered by securities firms | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | Securities firms which obtain licenses are able to offer only services as stipulated in Art. 3, 4, 5, 8 | - | 18/12/2009 | ||
| License duration for securities firms, securities representatives and investment advisors | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Licenses of securities firms, securities representatives and investment advisors are limited to 2 years | - | 18/12/2009 | ||
| Procedures for obtaining License for securities firms, securities representatives and investment advisors | Procedure | Procedures for obtaining License for securities firms, securities representatives and investment advisors are stipulated in Art. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 | - | 18/12/2009 | ||
| Fee requirements for obtaining License for securities firms | Fee | The license fee of securities firms are defined in Art. 17 | - | 18/12/2009 | ||
| Authorization for securities registrars and securities transfer agents | Authorization / permit requirements | Securities registrars and securities transfer agents must obtain permit from SECC | - | 30/06/2010 | ||
| Scope of business activities of securities registrars and securities transfer agents | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | Scope of business activities of securities registrars and securities transfer agents are limited as in Art. 4 | - | 30/06/2010 | ||
| Minimum capital requirement | Minimum capital requirements | Minimum capital requirement for securities registrars and securities transfer agents are defined in Art. 4 | - | 30/06/2010 | ||
| Procedure for registration of securities registrars and securities transfer agents | Procedure | Procedure for registration of securities registrars and securities transfer agents are defined in Art. 4, 7, 15 | - | 30/06/2010 | ||
| Fee requirement for registration of securities registrars and securities transfer agents | Fee | Securities registrars and securities transfer agents are subject to fee requirement in Art. 19 | - | 30/06/2010 | ||
| Reporting requirement for registration of securities registrars and securities transfer agents | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Securities registrars and securities transfer agents are required provide reporting as in Art. 25, 26, 27 | - | 30/06/2010 | ||
| Fee requirement for export quota | Fee | Ministry of Commerce | Exporter needs to pay export fee, administrative fee, and export licensing fee for auctioned quota | - | 03/01/2002 | |
| Procedure for fee and tax collection registration | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Tax and fee collection registrations follow the procedures in Art. 8, 9 | - | 17/03/2016 | |
| Declaration requirement for opening and closing of enterprise or establishment, for hiring and dismissing employees | Authorization / permit requirements | Employer is required to declare to MLVT before opening and after closing of enterprise or establishment, for hiring and dismissing employees | - | 13/03/1997 | ||
| Permit requirement for foreign workers in Cambodia | Authorization / permit requirements | Foreign workers must obtain various permits and authorization before starting to work in Cambodia | - | 13/03/1997 | ||
| Maximum requirement for foreign workers | Restrictions to foreign employment (e.g. labor market test) | The maximum percentage of foreign workers are determined by categories of personnel: office personnel, specialized personnel and non-specialized personnel | - | 13/03/1997 | ||
| Licensing for massage and spa businesses | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Massage and spa businesses are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Limited duration of license for massage and spa businesses | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | The license for massage and spa businesses is valid for 1 year, renewable. | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Fee requirement for licensing to massage and spa businesses | Fee | The payment of a fee is required for the issuance of the license to massage and spa business, as mentioned in Art. 10 of this Prakas | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Licensing for massage and spa businesses | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Massage and spa businesses are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Obligations for massage and spa businesses | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Massage and spa businesses must comply with requirements and conditions of this notifications | - | 13/06/2008 | ||
| Licensing requirement for operating a lottery business | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | It is required to have a license for operating lottery business | - | 09/10/2002 | |
| Duration of license for operating a lottery business | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The licenses for operating a lottery business are valid for 3 years | - | 09/10/2002 | |
| Performance requirements for lottery business | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Lottery business must comply with reporting and other conditions defined under this Prakas. | - | 09/10/2002 | |
| Taxation requirement for business activity in Cambodia | Other measures | Ministry of Economy and Finance | A person must register with tax administration after 15 days of beginning economic activity | - | 08/01/1997 | |
| Khmer national requirement for ownership of land in Cambodian | Land Ownership | Only Cambodian nationals can own land in Cambodia | - | 30/09/2001 | ||
| Share majority requirement for company to own land | Land Ownership | At least 51% of shares of company owned by Cambodian nationals to own land in Cambodia | - | 30/09/2001 | ||
| Approval requirement for BOT contract | Authorization / permit requirements | Royal Government of Cambodia | Only infrastructures approved by the government are subject to BOT | - | 13/02/1998 | |
| Procedures for selection of BOT concessioners | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures for selection of BOT concessioners are stipulated in Art. 9 | - | 13/02/1998 | |
| Procedures for Khmer naturalization | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures for Khmer naturalization are stipulated in this Anukret | - | 31/05/2013 | |
| Administrative fee for Khmer naturalization | Fee | Royal Government of Cambodia | Khmer naturalizations are subject to administrative fees | - | 31/05/2013 | |
| Procedures for acquisition of Khmer Citizenship by marriage | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures for acquisition of Khmer Citizenship by marriage are defined in this Anukret | - | 31/05/2013 | |
| Administrative fees for acquisition of Khmer Citizenship by marriage | Fee | Royal Government of Cambodia | Acquisition of Khmer Citizenship by marriage are subject to administrative fees | - | 31/05/2013 | |
| Procedures for renunciation of Khmer Citizenship | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures for renunciation of Khmer citizenship are defined under this Aknukret | - | 31/05/2013 | |
| Administrative fee for renunciation of Khmer Citizenship | Fee | Royal Government of Cambodia | Renunciation of Khmer citizenship is subject to administrative fees | - | 31/05/2013 | |
| Permit requirement prior to sending Cambodian workers aboard | Authorization / permit requirements | Royal Government of Cambodia | Permits from MLVT are required prior to sending Cambodian worker aboard | - | 20/07/1995 | |
| Performance requirement for companies sending Cambodian worker aboard | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Companies sending Cambodian worker aboard must obey conditions in this Sub-decree | - | 20/07/1995 | |
| Limited duration of leasing state public property | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Leasing of state public property is limited to 15 years | - | 27/11/2006 | |
| Requirements for immigrants who come to work in Cambodia | Authorization / permit requirements | Royal Government of Cambodia | Immigrants who come to work in Cambodia are required to fulfill the requirements in Art. 11 , 13 | - | 26/08/1994 | |
| Tax seal requirement for transfer of property through sales and purchase | Fee | Royal Government of Cambodia | Sales and purchase of property is subject to tax seal defined in Art. 23 of this Law | - | 02/02/1991 | |
| Procedure to register sporadic land registration | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | The sporadic land registration follows the procedures in Art. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. | - | 31/05/2002 | |
| Prohibition of entry or temporary stay in Cambodia | Prohibition | Royal Government of Cambodia | A person is prohibited to enter or to temporarily stay in Cambodia for working without permission from Cambodian authorities | - | 21/08/1999 | |
| Licensing requirement for electric power service providers | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Mines and Energy | Electric power service providers are required to obtain a license from EAC | - | 18/05/2015 | |
| Reporting requirements for licensees of electric power service providers | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Mines and Energy | Electric power service providers are required to make public the information under Art. 42 | - | 18/05/2015 | |
| Determination of electricity tariffs | Limitations on pricing | Ministry of Mines and Energy | Tariffs of electricity are determined and reviewed by EAC | - | 18/05/2015 | |
| Principles and procedures to determine costs in electricity business | Procedure | Ministry of Mines and Energy | The determination of costs in electricity business follow Art. 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 | - | 08/04/2005 | |
| Fee requirements for licensed electric service providers | Fee | Ministry of Mines and Energy | Licensed electric service providers are required to pay various fees under Art. 3 and 4 | - | 27/12/2001 | |
| Licensing for tourist transportation by land | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Tourist transportation by land businesses are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | 28/07/2007 | ||
| Limited duration of license for hotel and accommodation business | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | The license for tourist transportation by land is valid for 1 years, renewable. | - | 28/07/2007 | ||
| Fee requirement for licensing tor tourist transportation by land businesses | Fee | The payment of a fee is required for the issuance of the license to resort businesses, in accordance with different type of resorts as mentioned in Art. 8 of this Prakas | - | 28/07/2007 | ||
| Licensing for tourist transportation by land | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Tourist transportation by land businesses are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | 18/07/2007 | ||
| Obligations for tourist transportation by land | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Tourist transportation by land businesses must comply with requirements and conditions of this notifications | - | 18/07/2007 | ||
| Licensing requirement for postal service | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Postal service operators are required to obtain a license issued by MPTC | - | 11/07/2002 | |
| Licensing requirement of postal service | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Postal service operator is required license issued by MPTC | - | 27/07/2005 | |
| Limited duration of license for postal services | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | The license for postal service is valid for maximum 5 years, renewable. | - | 27/07/2005 | |
| Fee requirement for license for postal service | Fee | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | The payment of a fee for the issuance of license for postal service is required, as indicated in Art. 11 of this Prakas | - | 27/07/2005 | |
| Licensing requirement for operating post business | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Obligation to obtain a license from MPTC for operating post business | - | 27/04/2006 | |
| Procedures for applying for a license for operating post business | Procedure | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Procedures for applying for a license for operating post business are defined under this Prakas | - | 27/04/2006 | |
| Duration of license for operating post business | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Licenses for operating post business are valid between 5 years to 10 years | - | 27/04/2006 | |
| Fee requirements for license for operating post business | Fee | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Licenses for operating post business are subject to various fees | - | 27/04/2006 | |
| Approval on content of advertisement for higher education establishments | Advertising limitations | Obligation to obtain approval on content of advertisement for higher education establishments | - | 02/11/2006 | ||
| Licensing requirements for opening private general knowledge school | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Opening private general knowledge schools require license from MEYS | - | 15/06/1992 | ||
| Procedures for applying for license for opening private general knowledge school | Procedure | Procedures for applying for license for opening private general knowledge school are defined under this Aknukret | - | 15/06/1992 | ||
| Performance requirements for operating private general knowledge school | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Performance requirements for operating private general knowledge school are defined under this Aknukret | - | 15/06/1992 | ||
| Approval on content of advertisement for higher education establishments | Advertising limitations | Royal Government of Cambodia | Obligation to obtain approval on content of advertisement for higher education establishments | - | 31/01/2006 | |
| Compliance requirements for publishing books | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | Books publishing businesses must comply with this Prakas | - | 27/07/2011 | |
| Authorization requirement for operating photocopy and copy service operations | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | Photocopy and copy service businesses require authorization from MCFA | - | 05/07/2012 | |
| Prohibition of making photocopy and copy of certain types of products | Prohibition | Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | It is prohibited to make photocopy and copy of certain types of products as in Art. 4, 5, 6 | - | 05/07/2012 | |
| Prohibition of reproduction or copy of works without permission from authors | Prohibition | Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | It is prohibited to reproduce and copy works without permission from authors | - | 18/03/2003 | |
| Prohibition of unauthorized copy from original published work | Prohibition | Prohibition to carry our unauthorized copy from original published work | - | 11/02/2010 | ||
| Fee requirement for the use of radio frequencies | Fee | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | The fees for the use of radio frequencies are determined in annex 2 and annex 3 of this Prakas. | - | 29/03/2008 | |
| Requirements for obtaining frequency licensing | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Applicant is required to fulfill the requirements in point G. to obtain frequency license | - | 21/11/2014 | |
| Certification requirement for Radiocom and Telecom Equipment | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | A certification issued by MPTC for types of radiocom and telecom equipment is required before being circulated in Cambodia. | - | 29/12/2010 | |
| Permission requirement for importing radiocom and telecom equipment | Import permits | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Importers are required to obtain a permission letter from MPTC prior to importing radiocom and telecom equipment | - | 21/11/2014 | |
| License requirement for housing developers | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Housing developers are required to obtain a license from MEF | - | 25/08/2016 | |
| Licensing fee requirement for housing developers | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Housing developers are subject to license fees | - | 25/08/2016 | |
| Procedures for requesting license for housing development | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Housing developers must follow the procedures of this Prakas | - | 25/08/2016 | |
| Performance requirements for housing developers | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Housing developers must perform duties and obligations for buyers and MEF under this Prakas | - | 25/08/2016 | |
| Approval requirement for overall plan of Borey | Authorization / permit requirements | Royal Government of Cambodia | Developers must obtain approval for overall plan of Borey | - | 10/03/2011 | |
| Minimum requirements to be fulfilled by developers of Borey | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Developers must meet the requirements of this Prakas | - | 10/03/2011 | |
| Procedures for tax on leasing | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Payments for leasing tax follow the procedures in Art. 5, 6 | - | 09/12/2015 | |
| Authorization requirement to conduct mineral research, prospecting and exploration | Authorization / permit requirements | Royal Government of Cambodia | Authorization is required to conduct mineral research, prospecting and exploration | - | 31/01/2005 | |
| Limitation on retail prices of petroleum | Limitations on pricing | Ministry of Mines and Energy | Retail prices of petroleum are determined by the formula of this Prakas | - | 09/03/2016 | |
| Obligations of petroleum companies regarding their retail prices | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Mines and Energy | The determinations of retail prices of petroleum must comply with this Prakas | - | 09/03/2016 | |
| Permit requirements for opening pharmacies and selling pharmaceutical products | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Health | Operating pharmacies and selling pharmaceutical products requires authorization from MOH | - | 08/06/1985 | |
| Obligations for opening pharmacies and selling pharmaceutical products | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | Operating pharmacies and selling pharmaceutical products must comply with the obligations and rules of this Anukret | - | 08/06/1985 | |
| Forms of establishment for pharmacies | Form of establishment | Ministry of Health | Pharmacy establishments must in form of state pharmacies, sub-pharmacies and buildings to sell traditional medicines | - | 08/06/1985 | |
| Permit requirements for retail sales of petroleum at petroleum stations | Authorization / permit requirements | Royal Government of Cambodia | Obligation to obtain permits for distributions and retail sales at petroleum stations | - | 22/12/2010 | |
| Performance requirements for retail sales of petroleum at petroleum stations | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Distributions and retail sales at petroleum stations must comply with conditions in this Circular | - | 22/12/2010 | |
| License requirements for road transport drivers | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Road transport drivers are required to have a license | - | 08/07/2015 | ||
| Obligation to comply with requirements for road transport drivers | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Road transport drivers are required to comply with rules in Art. 6, 7, 8, 9 | - | 08/07/2015 | ||
| Limited speeding for road transport users | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Road transport users must be in compliance with speed limits in Art. 5, 6, 7 | - | 08/07/2015 | ||
| Specifications of modified trucks and tri-cycles | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Modified trucks and tri-cycles must comply with specifications as stipulated in this Prakas | - | 03/10/2016 | ||
| Specifications and limits of modified trucks | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Modified trucks must comply with specifications and limits of this notification. | - | 16/08/2016 | ||
| Authorization for internet café | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Internet cafés are required to obtain a license from MPTC | - | 18/09/2000 | |
| Fee requirement for authorization for internet café | Fee | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | The payment of a fee of KHR 120,000 is required for the issuance of internet café authorization for the fist year; and of KHR 80,000 for subsequent years. | - | 18/09/2000 | |
| Limited duration of license for internet café | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | The authorization for internet café is valid for 1 years and is required a renewal. | - | 18/09/2000 | |
| Authorization requirement for internet café | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Internet café is required license from Telecom Regulator of Cambodia and follow the procedures under this guideline | - | 30/01/2015 | |
| Authorization requirement for domain name registration (kh.) | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | The registration of domain names (kh.) requires a license from Telecom Regulator of Cambodia and compliance with the procedures under this guideline | - | 30/01/2015 | |
| Fee requirements for domain name registration (kh) | Fee | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Requirement to pay a registration fee and an annual fee for domain name registration (kh.) | - | 30/01/2015 | |
| Permit requirement by MAFF to carry out selected activities | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | MAFF can issue permit to carry out, inter alia, scientific research and training relating to forestry | - | 31/08/2002 | |
| Identity document requirements for sales of telecommunication services | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Sales and distribution of all types of telecommunication services require the provision of identity documents from customers | - | 29/02/2016 | |
| Licensing requirements for operators or agents to import, supply and distribute telecommunication equipment | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Individuals or operators conducting activities related to telecommunication sector are required to obtain a license from Telecommunication regulator of Cambodia. The license will identify the qualifications of individuals or operators to import , supply a | - | 17/12/2015 | |
| Licensing requirements for types of telecommunication equipment to be imported, supplied and distributed in Cambodia | Licensing based on technical requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Individuals or operators conducting activities related to telecommunication sector are required to obtain a license from Telecommunication regulator of Cambodia. The license will identify the qualifications of individuals or operators to import , supply a | - | 17/12/2015 | |
| Licensing requirements for types of telecommunication equipment to be imported, supplied and distributed in Cambodia | Import permits | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Individuals or operators conducting activities related to telecommunication sector are required to obtain license from Telecommunication regulator of Cambodia. The license will recognize the qualifications of individuals or operators to import , supply an | - | 17/12/2015 | |
| Approval for mergers and acquisitions of telecommunication companies | Approvals for mergers and acquisitions | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Mergers and acquisitions of companies are required to follow the same procedures as the issuance of permission, certificates and license to establishment of companies | - | 17/12/2015 | |
| Procedure rule of bankruptcy for telecommunication companies | Procedural rule | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Companies which enter bankruptcy are required to inform the Telecommunication regulator of Cambodia 30 days prior to closure of operation, and follow the bankruptcy procedures stipulated in article 23 of this law. | - | 17/12/2015 | |
| Authorization requirement for installation of cable and other telecommunication equipment | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Authorizations from relevant ministries, agencies and authorities are required prior to installation of cable and other telecommunication equipment on state and private properties. | - | 17/12/2015 | |
| Requirements for standard and quality of equipment, infrastructure of telecommunication | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Standard and quality of equipment, infrastructure and service are determined by MPTC | - | 17/12/2015 | |
| Pricing measure to ensure competition | Limitations on pricing | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | MPTC and Telecommunication regulator of Cambodia set out a number of pricing measures under Art. 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 74, 75 to ensure transparent competition in telecommunication sector | - | 17/12/2015 | |
| Minimum price requirement for mobile and fixed services and interconnection | Limitations on pricing | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Operators are required to comply with minimum prices defined under art. 4 and 5 of this Prakas. | - | 27/12/2009 | |
| Licensing requirement for domestic internet exchange | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Domestic internet exchange operators are required to obtain a license from MPTC and comply with the requirements of Art. 4,5,6 and 7 of this Prakas. | - | 04/08/2011 | |
| Obligations of telecom operators, branches and distributors | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Telecom operators, branches and distributors must fulfill the obligations of this ministerial circular | - | 28/02/2012 | |
| Limitations on advertising and promotion | Advertising limitations | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Advertising, promotion, and competition to earn market share which leads to crisis in telecom sector is prohibited. | - | 29/09/2009 | |
| Minimum price requirement for mobile and fixed services and interconnection | Limitations on pricing | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Operators are required to follow minimum prices defined under Prakas No. 232 on Minimum Prices for Mobile and Fixed Services and Interconnection (2009) | - | 21/11/2013 | |
| Authorization to import of VoIP, Phone Card and IP Cards. | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | It is prohibited to import VoIP, Phone Cards and IP Cards without prior authorization from MPTC | - | 19/06/2001 | |
| Requirements for subscriber tariffs | Limitations on pricing | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | International gateway operators may only set tariffs within ranges set by MPTC | - | 28/11/2000 | |
| Authorization requirement for accounting rates | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | The accounting rates negotiated by the Gateway Operators with oversea carriers shall require approval for implementation from MPTC. Settlements outside approved accounting is strictly prohibited. | - | 28/11/2000 | |
| Licensing requirement for gateway facility operators | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Gateway facility operators are required to obtain a license from MPTC. The basic requirements are in Art. 13 of this Prakas. | - | 28/11/2000 | |
| Conformance requirements for gateway facility operators | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Gateway facility operators are required to obtain a conformance certificate from MPTC. The operating and performance criteria are set by MPTC after submission of technical and operating details to regulator. | - | 28/11/2000 | |
| Approval requirement for interconnecting pricing agreements | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Interconnecting pricing agreements between the gateway operators and local operators will be negotiated between parties and approved by the regulator. | - | 28/11/2000 | |
| Costing and pricing requirement for interconnection | Limitations on pricing | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Costing and pricing of interconnection among operators are determined on the basis of published prices by MPTC | - | 05/10/2009 | |
| Authorization requirement to terminate interconnection agreement among operators | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | The termination of interconnection agreements among operators requires the prior approval by MPTC | - | 05/10/2009 | |
| Pricing requirement for telephone numbering and signalling point codes | Limitations on pricing | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | The prices of telephone numbering and signaling point codes are determined by this Prakas | - | 10/01/2003 | |
| Fee requirements for registration of domain name system | Fee | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | The registration of domain names systems are subject to registration fee and annual fee | - | 29/07/2002 | |
| Using prefix codes for VoIP service providers | Other measures | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | It is required for VoIP service providers to use prefix codes instead of International Access Codes and International Signaling Codes. | - | 02/04/2007 | |
| Identity document requirements for the sale of SIM cards | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Sale and distribution of SIM cards require the provision of identity documents from customers | - | 04/11/2015 | |
| Licensing requirement for telecommunication operators | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Telecommunication operators are required to obtain license from telecom regulator | - | 01/03/2012 | |
| Setting price requirement for mobile and fixed services and interconnection | Limitations on pricing | Royal Government of Cambodia | Operators are required to set prices based on costing submitted to MPTC | - | 21/10/2009 | |
| Licensing requirement for business related to tourism | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Business related to tourism are required to obtain license from MOT | - | 10/06/2009 | ||
| Licensing requirement for tour guide | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Tour guides are required to obtain license from MOT | - | 10/06/2009 | ||
| Khmer nationality requirement for tour guide | Nationality (for services supplier) | Tour guides must be Khmer national | - | 10/06/2009 | ||
| Guarantee requirement for tour operator and travel agent | Other measures | Tour operators and travel agents are required to maintain deposit or bank guarantee determined MOT | - | 10/06/2009 | ||
| Licensing fee requirement for business related to tourism | Fee | Business related to tourism are required to pay licensing fee | - | 10/06/2009 | ||
| Performance requirements tourist guide businesses | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Tourist guide businesses must comply with requirements and conditions of this notification | - | 14/09/2006 | ||
| Authorization requirement for interpreters of tourist guides | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Interpreters of tourist guides are required to obtain an authorization from Ministry of Tourism | - | 27/08/2012 | ||
| Fee requirement for authorization for interpreters of tourist guide | Fee | The payment of a fee of KHR 300,000 is required for the issuance of an authorization for interpreters of tourist guides. | - | 27/08/2012 | ||
| Limited duration of authorization for interpreters of tourist guide | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | The authorization for interpreters of tourist guide is valid for 1 year, renewable. | - | 27/08/2012 | ||
| Dress requirements for tourist guides | Performance requirements (non-mandatory) | Tourist guides must dress in accordance to requirements of this Prakas | - | 30/08/2006 | ||
| Licensing requirement for tourist guide | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Tourist guide must hold license from MOT | - | 13/08/2011 | ||
| Khmer nationality requirement for tourist guide | Nationality (for services supplier) | Tourist guide must be Khmer citizen | - | 13/08/2011 | ||
| Duration of license for tourist guide | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | License for tourist guide is valid for one year | - | 13/08/2011 | ||
| Performance requirements for tourist guide | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Tourist guides must fulfill the obligations defined in this Aknukret | - | 13/08/2011 | ||
| Dress requirements for translators from tourist guides | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Translators from tourist guides must follow the dress requirements of this circular | - | 30/08/2012 | ||
| Performance requirements for tourist guides | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Tourist guides must comply with code of ethics and conducts provided in this Prakas | - | 17/02/2014 | ||
| Limited speeding for road transport users | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Road transport users must comply with speed limits as in Art. 5 | - | 08/07/2015 | ||
| Public services for MPWT | Fee | All users of transport services are subject to public service fee of MPWT | - | 26/01/2010 | ||
| Licensing for travel agent | Licensing Requirement | Travel agents are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | 18/07/2007 | ||
| Fee requirement for travel agents | Fee | Travel agents are required to pay a fee as stipulated in Prakas for travel agent head office and branches. | - | 18/07/2007 | ||
| Limited duration of travel agent license | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Travel agent license is valid for 01 year | - | 18/07/2007 | ||
| License requirement for travel agents | Authorization / permit requirements | Travel agents are required to obtain permission from MOT | - | 18/07/2007 | ||
| Performance requirement for travel agents | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Travel agents must fulfill obligations under this Circular | - | 18/07/2007 | ||
| Licensing requirement for fixed wireless local loop services and terminals | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Fixed wireless local loop services and terminals are required to obtain a license from MPTC | - | 12/08/2010 |
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