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| Import Prohibition | Prohibition | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Import absolutely prohibited | Import absolutely prohibited | Sub-Decree No. 209 on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods | 31/12/2007 |
| Export Prohibition | Prohibition | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Export absolutely prohibited | Export absolutely prohibited | Sub-Decree No. 209 on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods | 31/12/2007 |
| Requirement to obtain phytosanitary certificate to export, import, or transit of quarantine plants and plant products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plant and plant products exported from, imported into, transited through Cambodia must have phytosanitary certificate in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Requirement to obtain license when importing chemical substances and products, except where the substance or product is for medical or pharmaceutical purposes | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances or products imported to be used for industrial production or commercial purposes must conform with the licensing requirements by MIME | To protect human life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance and to effectively control the use of chemical substance | Prakas No. 148 on Procedures and Issuance of Certification of Items and Quantities of Chemical Substance Use | 13/02/2012 |
| Requirement to obtain permission to export, import, transit, and transport of animals and animal products | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Animals and animal products export from, import into, transit through, and transport inside Cambodia must have permission from MAFF in order to prevent spread of animal infectious diseases | To protect human, animal life or health, and to enforce veterinary rules on import, export, transit and transportation of animals and animal products from one place to another within the Kingdom of Cambodia | Prakas No. 178 on Procedure of Animal Sanitation Control and Animal Origin Products | 18/05/2009 |
| Requirement to obtain Business License as Importer/Exporter of Livestock | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | An importer/exporter of livestock must register with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and obtain a Business License. The Business License must be presented together with other supporting documents every time the trader applies for an inspection of livestock or products of animal origin. | In order to verify trader's credentials | Prakas No. 178 on Procedure of Animal Sanitation Control and Animal Origin Products | 18/05/2009 |
| Requirement for Inspection of Goods subject to Phytosanitary Control | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Phytosanitary inspection will be conducted at border checkpoints for listed goods subject to quarantine controls. | To protect human, animal health and environment. | Prakas No. 178 on Procedure of Animal Sanitation Control and Animal Origin Products | 18/05/2009 |
| Requirement to obtain Customs Permit | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | For all the following categories of goods it is necessary to obtain a Customs Permit from the Customs Procedures Department of the General Department of Customs in advance of importation: Customs Permit (CP) issued for: Import for Private and Public Sector Investment Export for Private and Public Sector Investment Temporary Admission (goods and vehicles) Transport from Borders to Dry Docks Temporary Export for Vehicles from Cambodia All goods listed in Sub-decree No. 209, 31 December 2007 | For control | Sub-Decree No. 209 on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods | 31/12/2007 |
| Requirement to obtain Import Permit for Petroleum Products (Project Use) | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | It is necessary to obtain import authorization (permit)from the Customs Excise Department of the General Department of Customs for petroleum products including comprising oil, gas and other products. | For control | Prakas No. 735 on Procedures for the Management of Specially-Designated Goods | 31/12/2007 |
| Requirement to obtain Import Permit for Import of Duty Free Goods | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | It is necessary to obtain import authorization (permit)from the Customs Excise Department of the General Department of Customs in order to import goods under a duty free regime. | For control | Sub-Decree No. 209 on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods | 31/12/2007 |
| Requirement to obtain Customs Permit for Import/Export into/from Free Zone | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | It necessary to obtain a Customs Permit from the Free Zone department of the General Department of Customs for: Advance Customs Clearance, Temporary Importation, Importation/Exportation. | For control | Prakas No. 734 Procedures to be Implemented in Special Economic Zones | 31/12/2007 |
| Requirement to obtain Verification of Value on Customs Value Declaration | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | For all products - except cigarettes, some constructions materials (e.g. cement, steel, toilet ware tiles, etc.), perishable goods (e.g. vegetables, some foodstuff, etc.) it is necessary to submit to verification of the invoice price for an importation prior to a Customs declaration (SAD) being submitted to Customs. This is done at the Department of Planning, Technique and International Affairs of the General Department of Customs. | For price control | Prakas No. 387 on Customs Valuation of Goods | 31/12/2007 |
| Requirement to obtain Pre-Arrival Assessment | Other formalities | Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF) | Prior to importation of Food, Chemicals, Electric and Electronic Equipment it is necessary to submit the documents for a Pre-Arrival Assessment from CAMCONTROL. CAMCONTROL will stamp documents to authorize importation. | For control | Joint Prakas No. 985 on the Provision of Public Services of the Ministry of Commerce | 31/12/2007 |
| Requirement to obtain Health Certificate for Food Imports/Exports | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Health | It is necessary to obtain a Health Certificate from the Food Safety Bureau of the Department of Food and Drugs of the Ministry of Health prior the import or export of all food products. | For consumer protection | Sub-Decree No. 002 on Food Hygiene | 31/12/2007 |
| Requirement to obtain a permit for the import of Drugs | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Health | In order to import drugs (pharmaceuticals) it is necessary to obtain a permit from the Food and Drug Department of the Ministry of Health. | For human safety | Sub-Decree No. 209 on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods | 31/12/2007 |
| Requirement to obtain advance permission to operate Customs transit procedures | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All person's other than Customs Bonded Warehouse and Temporary Storage Operators must obtain advance permission to operate Customs transit procedures. | For the control of goods entering Cambodia. | Instruction No. 790 on Procedures for Customs Transit | 28/08/2008 |
| Mandatory labelling requirements for Vinegar | SPS Measures | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Vinegar produced in the country and imported must comply with the Industrial Standards of Cambodia CS 004-2003, which provides for the requirements of raw material, food additive, packaged material, labeling, marking, sampling, evaluation of conformity, and testing. | To protect human health & safety from potential risks in food products | Prakas No. 309 on ISC 004-2003 “VINEGAR” | 02/05/2003 |
| Requirement for inspection of goods subject to Customs declaration on import or export | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Where so required, goods are to be made available for inspection by Customs in the manner prescribed the Director of Customs | To combat smuggling, fraud, and tax evasion | Prakas No. 107 Reporting, Movement and Transport of Exported Goods | 15/02/2008 |
| Requirement for Handicraft production registration | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | In order to obtain a Certificate of Origin Exporters must register with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade Preferences Department. | To obtain certificate of origin for exports | Prakas No. 021 Certificate of Origin for Domestic Handicraft | 10/02/2004 |
| Requirement for payment of export management fee for exports of fabrics, bicycle and screw/nuts. | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Commerce | A revision to the Export Management Fee charges as paid on export of all kind of fabrics, bicycle products, and screw/nut products | For Government revenue | Prakas No. 097 Revision and New Determination Export Management Fee | 11/06/2007 |
| Requirement for payment of Export Management Fee for garment exports to the US and non-US locations, and exports of shocks and bicycles products. | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Commerce | A revision to the Export Management Fee charges as paid on export of garments and textiles to the US and non-US locations, and exports of shocks and bicycles products. | For Government revenue | Prakas No. 044 Revision of Export Management Fee and Related Costs | 09/02/2007 |
| Mandatory testing requirement for electrical and electronic products | Technical Standard | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Fluorescent Lamp produced or imported for use in the Kingdom of Cambodia must conform with Industrial Standards of Cambodia CS 008-2003 | For consumer safety and protection from hazardous electrical products | Prakas No. 390 - Industrial Standard of Cambodia CS 008-2003 “Fluorescent Lamp Safety Requirement ” | 22/05/2003 |
| Mandatory product certification requirement for electrical and electronic products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Electrical and electronics products produced or imported for use in the Kingdom of Cambodia must conform with Industrial Standards of Cambodia CS0010-2003 to CS0050-2003 | For consumer safety and protection from harzadous electrical and electronic products (Art. 1 & 2) | Prakas No. 115 on Industrial Standard of Cambodia for Electrical And Electronic Products as Mandatory Standards | 12/02/2004 |
| Mandatory packaging requirements for prepackaged foods and foods for catering | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | To ensure proper labeling factory, enterprise, and handicraft must label all prepackaged foods in conformity with the standard CS 001-2000 | For consumer protection and to prevent false, misleading, and deceptive practice in labelling of prepackaged foods and foods for catering | Prakas No. 1045 ISC CS001-2000 Labeling of Food Product | 28/12/2000 |
| Mandatory labelling requirements for prepackaged foods and foods for catering | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | To ensure proper labelling factory, enterprise, and handicraft must label all prepackaged foods in conformity with the standard CS 001-2000 | For consumer protection and to prevent false, misleading, and deceptive practice in labelling of prepackaged foods and foods for catering | Prakas No. 1045 ISC CS001-2000 Labeling of Food Product | 28/12/2000 |
| Mandatory traceability requirements for prepackaged foods and foods for catering | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | To ensure proper labelling factory, enterprise, and handicraft must label all prepackaged foods in conformity with the standard CS 001-2000 | For consumer protection and to prevent false, misleading, and deceptive practice in labelling of prepackaged foods and foods for catering | Prakas No. 1045 ISC CS001-2000 Labeling of Food Product | 28/12/2000 |
| Requirement to obtain license when importing chemical substances and products, except where the substance or product is for medical or pharmaceutical purposes | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances or products imported to be used for industrial production or commercial purposes must conform with the licensing requirements by MIME | To protect human life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance and to effectively control the use of chemical substance | Prakas No. 148 on Procedures and Issuance of Certification of Items and Quantities of Chemical Substance Use | 13/02/2012 |
| Requirement to provide Certificate of Tested Chemical Substances within 15 days after the imported when importing chemical substances and products, except where the substance or product is for medical or pharmaceutical purposes | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Mines and Energy | Chemical substance imported to be used for industrial production or commercial purpose must conform with the certification requirements by MIME | To protect human life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance and to effectively control the use of chemical substance | Prakas No. 148 on Procedures and Issuance of Certification of Items and Quantities of Chemical Substance Use | 13/02/2012 |
| Mandatory labelling requirements when distributing chemical substances and products | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substance imported to be used for industrial production or commercial purpose must conform with the certification requirements by MIME | To protect human life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance and to effectively control the use of chemical substance | Prakas No. 148 on Procedures and Issuance of Certification of Items and Quantities of Chemical Substance Use | 13/02/2012 |
| Mandatory traceability requirements when distributing chemical substances and products | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Mines and Energy | Chemical substance imported to be used for industrial production or commercial purpose must conform with the certification requirements by MIME | To protect human life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance and to effectively control the use of chemical substance | Prakas No. 148 on Procedures and Issuance of Certification of Items and Quantities of Chemical Substance Use | 13/02/2012 |
| Requirement to provide sanitary certificate and animals or animal products identification when importing and transiting animals and animal products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Animals and animal products imported into, and transiting through Cambodia must provide a sanitary certificate and animals or animal products identification (document) from exporting country in order to prevent the spread of animal infectious diseases | To protect human, animal life or health, and to enforce veterinary rules on import, export, transit and transportation of animals and animal products from one place to another within the Kingdom of Cambodia | Prakas No. 178 on Procedure of Animal Sanitation Control and Animal Origin Products | 18/05/2009 |
| Requirement to obtain sanitary certificate and animals or animal products identification when exporting and transporting animals and animal products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Animals and animal products exported from and transported inside Cambodia must have sanitary certificate from MAFF and animal products identification (document) in order to prevent spread of animal infectious diseases | Animals and animal products export from and transport inside Cambodia must have sanitrary certificate from MAFF and animal products identification (document) in order to prevent spread of animal infectious diseases | Prakas No. 178 on Procedure of Animal Sanitation Control and Animal Origin Products | 18/05/2009 |
| Requirement to provide evidence of country of origin for animals and animal products when importing and transiting animals and animal products | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Animals and animal products imported into and transited through Cambodia must provide a certificate of origin issued by the exporting country in order to prevent the spread of animal infectious diseases | To protect human, animal life or health, and to enforce veterinary rules on import, export, transit and transportation of animals and animal products from one place to another within the Kingdom of Cambodia | Prakas No. 178 on Procedure of Animal Sanitation Control and Animal Origin Products | 18/05/2009 |
| Requirement for all exports of animal products to have an identification document giving origin of the animal product | Export Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | All exports must include an Animal Identity or animal identifying or Identification (document) for identifying the animal origin products | To protect human, animal life or health, and to enforce veterinary rules on import, export, transit and transportation of animals and animal products from one place to another within the Kingdom of Cambodia | Prakas No. 178 on Procedure of Animal Sanitation Control and Animal Origin Products | 18/05/2009 |
| Mandatory inspection requirement prior to export, import, transit, and transport for animals and animal products | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Animals and animal products exported from, imported into, transited through, and transported inside Cambodia must request inspection from DAHP and comply with veterinary rules in order to prevent the spread of animal infectious diseases from animal to animal or animal to human or human to animal | To protect human, animal life or health by regulating, monitoring, and conducting sanitary inspection of animals and animal products movement into and from Cambodia in compliance with veterinary rules on export, import, transit, and transport | Sub-Decree No. 016 on Sanitary Inspection of Animals and Animal Products | 13/03/2003 |
| Requirement to obtain sanitary certificate when export, import, transit and transport of animals and animal products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Animals and animal products exported from, imported into, transited through, and transported inside Cambodia must have a sanitary certificate in order to prevent the spread of animal infectious diseases from animal to animal or animal to human or human to animal | To protect human, animal life or health by regulating, monitoring, and conducting sanitary inspection of animals and animal products movement into and from Cambodia in compliance with veterinary rules on export, import, transit, and transport | Sub-Decree No. 016 on Sanitary Inspection of Animals and Animal Products | 13/03/2003 |
| Temporary prohibitions to export, import, transit, and transport for animals and animal products | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | In case of diseases outbreak in certain region of Cambodia, MAFF may issue regulations imposing temporary prohibitions to export, import, transit, and transport of animals and animal products in order to prevent spread of animal infectious diseases from animal to animal or animal to human or human to animal | To protect human, animal life or health by regulating, monitoring, and conducting sanitary inspection of animals and animal products movement into and from Cambodia in compliance with veterinary rules on export, import, transit, and transport | Sub-Decree No. 016 on Sanitary Inspection of Animals and Animal Products | 13/03/2003 |
| Mandatory packaging requirement for domestic animal products and animal feeds | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The transportation of domestic animals and animal products must meet the following conditions: a) animals must be in good health, coming from non-infectious area or not transited through infectious area, and vaccinated by the veterinarian, b) properly packaged and in good hygiene, c) means of transportation, animal raising equipment, cage, and packaging materials for animal products must be treated to kill bacteria and virus prior to and after usage | To protect human, animal life or health by regulating, monitoring, and conducting sanitary inspection of animals and animal products movement into and from Cambodia in compliance with veterinary rules on export, import, transit, and transport | Sub-Decree No. 016 on Sanitary Inspection of Animals and Animal Products | 13/03/2003 |
| Mandatory hygienic requirements for domestic animal products and animal feeds | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Transportation of domestic animals and animal products must meet the following conditions: a) animals must be in good health, coming from non-infectious area or not transited through infectious area, and vaccinated by the veterinarian, b) properly packaged and in good hygiene, c) means of transportation, animal raising equipment, cage, and packaging materials for animal products must be treated to kill bacteria and virus prior to and after usage | To protect human, animal life or health by regulating, monitoring, and conducting sanitary inspection of animals and animal products movement into and from Cambodia in compliance with veterinary rules on export, import, transit, and transport | Sub-Decree No. 016 on Sanitary Inspection of Animals and Animal Products | 13/03/2003 |
| Mandatory transportion and storage requirements for domestic animals and animal products | Storage and Transport Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The transportation of domestic animals and animal products must meet the following conditions: a) animals must be in good health, coming from non-infectious area or not transited through infectious area, and vaccinated by the veterinarian, b) properly packaged and in good hygiene, c) means of transportation, animal raising equipment, cage, and packaging materials for animal products must be treated to kill bacteria and virus prior to and after usage | To protect human, animal life or health by regulating, monitoring, and conducting sanitary inspection of animals and animal products movement into and from Cambodia in compliance with veterinary rules on export, import, transit, and transport | Sub-Decree No. 016 on Sanitary Inspection of Animals and Animal Products | 13/03/2003 |
| Prohibitions and restrictions to import animals and animals products | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Importation of animals and animals products infected with epidemics diseases listed on MAFF epidemics diseases is strictly prohibited | To protect human, animal life or health by regulating, monitoring, and conducting sanitary inspection of animals and animal products movement into and from Cambodia in compliance with veterinary rules on export, import, transit, and transport | Sub-Decree No. 016 on Sanitary Inspection of Animals and Animal Products | 13/03/2003 |
| Requirement to provide sanitary certificate when import or transit for animals and animal products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Animals and animal products imported into or transited through Cambodia must provide sanitary certificate from exporting country in order to prevent the spread of animal infectious diseases | To protect human, animal life or health by regulating, monitoring, and conducting sanitary inspection of animals and animal products movement into and from Cambodia in compliance with veterinary rules on export, import, transit, and transport of animal and animal products | Sub-Decree No. 016 on Sanitary Inspection of Animals and Animal Products | 13/03/2003 |
| Mandatory transportation and storage requirements for transit for animals and animal products | Storage and Transport Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | For the transit of animals and animal products through Cambodia the means of transportation must not be infected with epidemic diseases that could be contagious along the authorized route | To protect human, animal life or health by regulating, monitoring, and conducting sanitary inspection of animals and animal products movement into and from Cambodia in compliance with veterinary rules on export, import, transit, and transport | Sub-Decree No. 016 on Sanitary Inspection of Animals and Animal Products | 13/03/2003 |
| Mandatory inspection requirement prior to export, import, and transit of quarantine plants and plant products | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plants and plant products exported from, imported into, and transited through Cambodia must request inspection from the General Department of Agriculture and to comply with Phytosanitary Treatment as prescribed | To prevent the introduction of dangerous and quarantine pests in to Cambodia, and to contain the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation, in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Phytosanitary treatment requirement prior to export, import, and transit of quarantine plants and plant products | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plants and plant products exporedt from, imported into, and transited through Cambodia must request inspection from the General Department of Agriculture and to comply with Phytosanitary Treatment as prescribed | To prevent the introduction of dangerous and quarantine pests in to Cambodia, and to contain the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation, in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Packaging requirements for quarantine plants and plant products | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Transportation of quarantine plants and plant products must be properly packaged to prevent leakage or spillage | To prevent the introduction of dangerous and quarantine pests in to Cambodia, and to contain the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation, in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Storage and transport requirements for quarantine plants and plant products | Storage and Transport Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Storing or transporting quarantine plants and plant products in a location or transported by a route authorized by the Plant Quarantine Official must not be infected with quarantine pest or dangerous pest that could be contagious | To prevent the introduction of dangerous and quarantine pests in to Cambodia, and to contain the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation, in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Requirement to register existing seeds | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | All existing seeds must be registered in the list of national seeds provided that the seeds met conditions set forth in Art. 40 (1), (2), (3), (4), & (5) of the Law | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 20/05/2008 |
| Licensing requirement to trade, import, and export for all seeds | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Trading, exporting, and importing (including testing, studying, and experimenting) on all seeds in Cambodia must have import and export license from MAFF and transferring ownership of the license must have an agreement in advance from MAFF. The Ministry shall be informed at least 10 working days before the seeds arriving at the Cambodian border entry point. Seeds that can cause danger in Cambodia shall be strictly prohibited, based on the Ministry's list of seeds that may cause danger. | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 13/05/2008 |
| Mandatory packaging requirements for all seeds | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is prohibited from circulating in the market any seeds that have not been packaged, have been improperly packaged, have been faked package, or have expired | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 20/05/2008 |
| Mandatory labelling requirements for all seeds | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is prohibited from circulating in the market any seeds that have incorrect information on the packaging or labelling, don't have a label in accordance with false labelling measures, or a damaged label | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 20/05/2008 |
| Mandatory testing requirements for all seeds | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Seeds that are allowed tobe traded in or imported into Cambodia must be quality seeds, which have gone through experiment or trial oversees by a specialized unit, the institute of public research, or private sector specialized in seeds that are recognized by MAFF. Seeds that fail to met conditions of seed quality standard shall be reclassified after inspection by MAFF and cannot be sold in the market | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 13/05/2008 |
| Mandatory inspection requirements for all seeds | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Seeds that are allowed to be traded in or imported into Cambodia must be quality seeds. Seeds that fail to met conditions of seed quality standard shall be reclassified after inspection by MAFF and cannot be sold in the market | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 13/05/2008 |
| Mandatory certification requirements on import and export for all seeds | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Seeds that are imported into and exported from or transited through Cambodia must have a certificate of seed quality issued by the authority of the exporting country for importing and transiting, or issued by MAFF for exporting and meeting the phytosanitary conditions of Cambodia or the importing country | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 20/05/2008 |
| Prohibitions to import hazardous seeds | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is strictly prohibited to import all hazardous seeds into Cambodia, the list of hazardous seeds shall be decided and published by MAFF | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 13/05/2008 |
| Temporary or complete ban to export all seeds | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | In case of necessity and for national interest or public interest MAFF may temporarily or completely banned export of all seeds from Cambodia | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 13/05/2008 |
| Export suspension | Suspension | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Total or partial suspension on the import or export of certain goods as declared by the Royal Government of Cambodia | To protect national interest, including for emergencies, and the needs of the population | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Import suspension | Suspension | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Total or partial suspension on the import or export of certain goods as declared by the Royal Government of Cambodia | To protect national interest, including for emergencies, and the needs of the population | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Import suspension | Suspension | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Total or partial suspension on the import or export of certain goods as declared by the Royal Government of Cambodia | To protect national interest, including for emergencies, and the needs of the population | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Export restriction and prohibition | Prohibition | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The Royal Government of Cambodia may prohibit and restrict, subject to conditions, the import or export of certain goods | For: 1) The protection of national security; 2) the protection of public order and standards of decency and morality; 3) the protection of human, animal or plant life or health; 4) the protection of national treasures of artistic historic or archaeological value; 5) the conservation of natural resources; 6) the compliance with the provisions of any legislation of the Kingdom of Cambodia; and 7) the fulfillment of obligations under the Charter of the United Nations (Annex 2) | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Requirement on goods intended for re-export | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Goods may be released by Customs for temporary admission when it can be demonstrated that the goods will be re-exported | To combat smuggling, fraud, and tax evasion | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Requirement for inspection of goods subject to Customs declaration on import | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Where so required, goods are to be made available for inspection by Customs in the manner prescribed the Director of Customs | To combat smuggling, fraud, and tax evasion | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Requirement for inspection of goods subject to Customs declaration on export | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Where so required, goods are to be made available for inspection by Customs in the manner prescribed the Director of Customs | To combat smuggling, fraud, and tax evasion | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Requirement for inspection of goods subject to Customs declaration on imports under the Rules of Origin | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Where so required, goods are to be declared with place of origin and to be verified by Customs | To determine the tariff classification, origin, and customs value of imported and exported goods benefit from the favorable treatment assigned to their origin | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Requirement for inspection of goods subject to Customs declaration on export under the Rules of Origin | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Where so required, goods are to be declared with place of origin and to be verified by Customs | To determine the tariff classification, origin, and customs value of imported and exported goods benefit from the favorable treatment assigned to their origin | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Requirement for verification on imported goods that are exempted from duties and taxes | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Goods imported by foreign diplomatic or consular missions, international organizations and agencies of technical co-operation of other governments, for using in the exercise of their official functions and their personnel uses shall be exported after completion of their missions | To combat fraud and tax evasion | Prakas No. 105 on the Management of Goods that Exempt Duties and Taxes | 15/02/2008 |
| Requirement for verification on imported goods that are exempted from duties and taxes | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Goods imported by foreign diplomatic or consular missions, international organizations and agencies of technical co-operation of other governments, for using in the exercise of their official functions and their personnel uses shall be exported after completion of their missions | To combat fraud and tax evasion | Prakas No. 105 on the Management of Goods that Exempt Duties and Taxes | 15/02/2008 |
| Requirement for goods exist within the list of goods that are partially exempted from duties and taxes | Subsidies | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Law on Customs grants partial exemption of import duties and taxes for certain goods and to certain qualified importers | To combat fraud and tax evasion | Prakas No. 114 on Determination of Exempt Goods | 15/02/2008 |
| Requirement on temporary export of goods of restricted or prohibited goods | Numerical restrictions (other) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Customs may require a security deposit in cases of the temporary export of goods that are subject to export duty and taxes, or in cases of temporary export of restricted or prohibited goods upon receipt of authorization from the competent authority for temporary export | To combat smuggling, fraud, and tax evasion | Prakas No. 117 Temporary Export of Goods | 15/02/2008 |
| Requirement for goods to exist within the lists of import goods that are partially exempted from VAT | Subsidies | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The Royal Government of Cambodia grants exemption of VAT on the importation and the supply of certain goods for agriculture oriented production | To promote the production and modernization of the agriculture sector | Prakas No. 303 on the Implementation of Value Added Tax | 23/05/2001 |
| Customs transit procedure to allow the transport of goods from one customs office to another under customs control, with import duties and taxes suspended | Other formalities | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Transited goods through Cambodia need to follow the terms and conditions of transit, established by Cambodian government | To govern transited goods through Cambodia | Prakas No. 508 on Customs Transit | 01/07/2008 |
| Customs transit procedure to allow the transport of goods from one customs office to another under customs control, with import duties and taxes suspended | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Transited goods through Cambodia need to follow the terms and conditions of transit, established by Cambodian government | To govern transited goods through Cambodia | Prakas No. 508 on Customs Transit | 01/07/2008 |
| Temporary restrictions on the activity of authorized intermediaries | Financial Measures | National Bank of Cambodia | In case of foreign exchange crisis, the Central Bank may issue regulations imposing certain temporary restrictions on the activity of authorized intermediaries, particularly on their foreign exchange position | To regulate capital inflows and outflows, including investment in the vent of foreign exchange crisis | Law on Foreign Exchange | 22/08/1997 |
| Requirement on hiring foreign nationals | Restrictions to foreign employment (e.g. labor market test) | Council for the Development of Cambodia | The investors shall be allowed to hire foreign employees who are listed in Article 14 (6) provided that: 1. The qualification and expertise are not available in the Kingdom of Cambodia among the Cambodian populace. In the event of such hiring, appropriate documentation including the photocopies of the employee’s passport, certificate and/or degree, and a curriculum vitae shall be submitted to the Council; 2. Investors shall have the obligation to provide adequate and consistent training to Cambodian employees, 3. Promotion of Cambodian staff to senior positions will be made over time; | Foreign Direct Investor must give preference to Cambodian citizens in the hiring of employees | Law on Investment | 05/08/1994 |
| Mandatory labelling requirements for industrial and handicraft products | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | To ensure proper labelling, factories, enterprises and handicraft manufacturers must register its products before entering Cambodia's market | For consumer protection and to prevent counterfeit products from entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia | Prakas No. 963 on Industrial Product Mark Registration | 31/01/2000 |
| Mandatory registration requirements for industrial and handicraft products | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | To ensure proper labelling, factories, enterprises and handicraft manufacturers must register its products before entering Cambodia's market | For consumer protection and to prevent counterfeit products from entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia | Prakas No. 963 on Industrial Product Mark Registration | 31/01/2000 |
| Mandatory certificate or trademark requirements for industrial and handicraft products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | To ensure proper labelling, factories, enterprises and handicraft manufacturers must register its products before entering Cambodia's market | For consumer protection and to prevent counterfeit products from entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia | Prakas No. 963 on Industrial Product Mark Registration | 31/01/2000 |
| Mandatory quality requirements for industrial and handicraft products | Technical Standard | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | To ensure proper labelling, factories, enterprises and handicraft manufacturers must register its products before entering Cambodia's market | For consumer protection and to prevent counterfeit products from entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia | Prakas No. 963 on Industrial Product Mark Registration | 31/01/2000 |
| Mandatory product certification requirement for electrical and electronic products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Fluorescent Lamp produced or imported for use in the Kingdom of Cambodia must conform with Industrial Standards of Cambodia CS 008-2003 | For consumer safety and protection from hazardous electrical products | Prakas No. 390 - Industrial Standard of Cambodia CS 008-2003 “Fluorescent Lamp Safety Requirement ” | 22/05/2003 |
| Requirement on hiring foreign nationals | Restrictions to foreign employment (e.g. labor market test) | Council for the Development of Cambodia | Employment practices in Foreign Direct Investment | Foreign Direct Investor must give preference to Cambodian citizens in the hiring of employees | Sub-Decree No. 088 Implementation of the Law on Investment | 29/12/1997 |
| Requirement for payment of export management fee for obtaining Certificate of Origin on exports | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | All exports under GSP/MFN are required to obtain a Certificate of Origin and pay an export management fee 30 days prior to the exports of goods. | Governance of exports under trade preferential scheme | Prakas No. 136 Necessary Measures for the Governance of Export under Trade Preferential Scheme | 04/09/2006 |
| Visa and registration requirements for medicines | Registration Requirement | 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. Visas for and registration of medicines, which are of equal importance, are authorizations for trading on the market (Autorisation de mise sur le marché) for medicines for which visas have been acquired and registration of medicines from the Ministry of Health. | To control the production, import, export and trading of medicines. To ensure quality of medicines and production rights of manufacturers | Prakas No. 364 on the Implementation of Visas for and Registration of Medicinces | 26/10/1994 |
| Packaging requirements for medicines | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Health | To ensure medicines are packaged appropriately according to defined conditions | To control the production, import, export and trading of medicines. To ensure quality of medicines and production rights of manufacturers | Prakas No. 364 on the Implementation of Visas for and Registration of Medicinces | 26/10/1994 |
| Labelling & language requirements | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Health | To ensure medicines are packaged appropriately according to defined conditions | To control the production, import, export and trading of medicines. To ensure quality of medicines and production rights of manufacturers | Prakas No. 364 on the Implementation of Visas for and Registration of Medicinces | 26/10/2006 |
| Requirements to enable sales display of imported medicines | Other measures | 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) | To control the production, import, export and trading of medicines. To ensure quality of medicines and production rights of manufacturers | Prakas No. 364 on the Implementation of Visas for and Registration of Medicinces | 26/10/1994 |
| Packaging requirements for medicines | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Health | To ensure medicines are packaged appropriately according to defined conditions | To control the production, import, export and trading of medicines. To ensure quality of medicines and production rights of manufacturers | Prakas No. 364 on the Implementation of Visas for and Registration of Medicinces | 26/10/1994 |
| Approval required for export of solid waste | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Environment | All construction of landfills, incinerators or export abroad of of solid waste shall be subject to prior approval from Ministry of Environment | To strengthen solid waste management in compliance with technical manner to ensure the environmental safety and public health | Sub-Decree No. 036 Solid Waste Management | 02/04/1999 |
| Requirement to meet technical standard for imports of flammable substances. | Technical Standard | Ministry of Environment | The importation and production of flammable substances containing sulfur, lead, benzene and hydrocarbon shall be complied with the standards stipulated in Annex 8 of this Anukret. | To protect the quality of the environment and public health from pollutants and noise disturbance through monitoring, curbing and mitigating activities. | Sub-Decree No. 042 Air Pollution and Noise Disturbance Control | 01/07/2000 |
| Prohibition on import of vehicles and machineries that emit pollutants and noises exceeding established standards | Technical Standard | Ministry of Environment | The importation, utilization , production of vehicle and machinery in Cambodia which emit pollutants and noises exceeding the standards stipulated in annex 4 and 5 shall be strictly prohibited. | To protect the quality of the environment and public health from pollutants and noise disturbance through monitoring, curbing and mitigating activities. | Sub-Decree No. 042 Air Pollution and Noise Disturbance Control | 01/07/2000 |
| Requirement for provision of quantity of pollutants for import of flammable substances. | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Environment | The application for importation of flammable substances shall have attached analytical results indicating the quantity of pollutants such as lead, benzene and hydrocarbon from original source of importation. | To protect the quality of the environment and public health from pollutants and noise disturbance through monitoring, curbing and mitigating activities. | Sub-Decree No. 042 Air Pollution and Noise Disturbance Control | 01/07/2000 |
| Mandatory information requirement for infant and child feeding products | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Health | The types of infant and child feeding products (including imported products) shall include set of information under article 3 and article 6. | The SubDecree aims to contribute to the provision of complete and safe nutrition to infants and small children through the protection and promotion of feeding children with mother’s breast milk and encouraging the provision of additional food as appropriate, and in accordance with the defined ages of infant and child in order to ensure proper use of products to replace mother’s breast milk whenever necessary and on the basis of sufficient information. | Sub-Decree No. 133 on the Marketing of Infant and Child Feeding Products | 18/11/2005 |
| Mandatory labelling requirement for infant and child feeding products | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Health | The types of infant and child feeding products (including imported products) shall include set of information under article 6. | The types of infant and child feeding products (including imported products) shall include set of information under article 6. | Sub-Decree No. 133 on the Marketing of Infant and Child Feeding Products | 18/11/2005 |
| Requirement for environmental impact assessment for import of waste, toxic substances and hazardous substances related to environmental protection and natural resource management projects | TBT Measures | Ministry of Environment | MOE develops the inventory which include imported waste, imported toxic and hazardous substances which are subject to environmental impact assessment | (i) To protect [and] promote environmental quality and public health through the prevention, reduction, and control of pollution, (ii) To assess the environmental impact of all proposed projects prior to the issuance of a decision by the Royal Government, (iii) To ensure the rational and sustainable conservation, development, management, and use of the natural resources of the Kingdom of Cambodia, (iv) To encourage and enable the public to participate in environmental protection and natural resource management, (vi) To suppress any acts that cause harm to the environment. | Law On Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management | 24/12/1996 |
| Requirement for special export license for exports of cultural objects | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | The export of any cultural object from Cambodia is prohibited, unless the competent authority has granted a special export license for the purpose. | To protect national cultural heritage and cultural property in general against illegal destruction, modification, alteration, excavation, alienation, exportation or importation. | Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage | 25/01/1996 |
| Requirement to pay export duties and fee on export of cultural objects | Taxes and charges | 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. | To protect national cultural heritage and cultural property in general against illegal destruction, modification, alteration, excavation, alienation, exportation or importation. | Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage | 25/01/1996 |
| Requirement for meeting import procedures on cultural objects | Licensing Requirement | 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. | To protect national cultural heritage and cultural property in general against illegal destruction, modification, alteration, excavation, alienation, exportation or importation. | Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage | 25/01/1996 |
| Requirements for special authorization to import gambling devices or equipment | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Interior | Any production, importation for business purposes or for sale of gambling devices/ equipment of all kinds without authorization from the Royal Government shall be fined from five hundred thousand (500,000) Riels to five million (5,000,000) Riels plus an imprisonment from one (1) month to one (1) year. | To govern the gambling activities in Cambodia | Law on the Suppression of Gambling | 26/01/2008 |
| Requirement to have at least 50% of the total applied quantity of products exported as to obtain Certificate of Origin | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | Ministry of Commerce allows the exporter to apply for Certificate of Origin for Cambodian products transported by Air and transited by truck across the border, then continue by air to the market. Exporter who wishes to apply for this certificate shall have at least 50% of the total applied quantity of products to be exported. | To facilitate the exports from Cambodia | Prakas No. 106 Issuance of Certificate of Origin to Goods transported by Air after transiting by truck across Cambodian Border | 10/04/2008 |
| Requirements applied to temporary admission of imported goods that are to be re-exported. | Measure on Re-Export | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Imported goods may be released by Customs for temporary importation under the temporary admission if at the time of importation it can be demonstrated that these goods will be re-exported. Temporarily imported goods shall be under customs control until such time as the conditions of their temporary admission have been fulfilled in according the provision of Article 15 of Law on Customs. Those imported goods for re-export shall meet the specific purpose under Praka 3 and requirements under Praka 4 & 5. | To govern Temporary Importation under Temporary Admission Procedures. | Prakas No. 928 on Temporary Importation under Temporary Admission Procedures | 02/10/2008 |
| Tax on imported goods to be sold in duty-free shop | Measure on Re-Export | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The tax levied on imported goods to be sold in duty free shop is 10% of custom calculation base. This can be considered a tax for imported goods for re-export because majority of customers will buy imported goods for re-export (for personal consumption) | Revenue collection | Prakas No. 970 on the Provision of Public Services | 27/12/2012 |
| Requirement for notification number for imported cosmetic products | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Health | Imported or cosmetic products produced for trade in Cambodia shall have notification number from MOH | To protect importation of counterfeit cosmetic products, cosmetic products of damaged quality, illegal cosmetic products to ensure quality and safety for consumers. | Sub-Decree No. 122 on Cosmetic Product Control | 28/08/2008 |
| Requirement for cosmetic product producers to comply with the defined principles and conditions | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Health | Cosmetic products being traded on the market of the Kingdom of Cambodia shall be produced in enterprises that have complied with the principle of good production practice in producing cosmetic products or the principle of minimum good production practice in producing cosmetic products acceptable to competent institutions that control cosmetic products | To protect importation of counterfeit cosmetic products, cosmetic products of damaged quality, illegal cosmetic products to ensure quality and safety for consumers | Sub-Decree No. 122 on Cosmetic Product Control | 28/08/2008 |
| Requirement for meeting inspection conditions | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Health | In case of inspection by the competent institutions controlling imported cosmetic products, the notification applicant shall prepare technical documents and relevant documents about the safety of the cosmetic product. | To protect importation of counterfeit cosmetic products, cosmetic products of damaged quality, illegal cosmetic products to ensure quality and safety for consumers. | Sub-Decree No. 122 on Cosmetic Product Control | 28/08/2008 |
| Requirement for payment on issuance of notification number | Taxes and charges | 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. | To protect importation of counterfeit cosmetic products, cosmetic products of damaged quality, illegal cosmetic products to ensure quality and safety for consumers. | Sub-Decree No. 122 on Cosmetic Product Control | 28/08/2008 |
| Labelling conditions for safety guarantee | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Health | Cosmetic products being traded (including imported cosmetic products) on the market of the Kingdom of Cambodia shall have labels and bulletins providing instructions on the methods of use, storage and caution in consumption. | Safety Guarantee | Sub-Decree No. 122 on Cosmetic Product Control | 28/08/2008 |
| Requirement to limit the use of substances in production of cosmetic products | Restriction | Ministry of Health | The list of substances as well as the limit of the level of each substance authorized for use in the production of cosmetic products and the list of prohibited substances in the production of cosmetic products shall be determined by a Prakas of the Minister of Health | To control cosmetic product substances | Sub-Decree No. 122 on Cosmetic Product Control | 28/08/2008 |
| Requirement for visa registration on imported medicines for sale in Cambodia | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Imported medicine can be displayed for sales only if they have registration approved by MOH | To control the import and trading of medicines in Cambodia | Sub-Decree No. 044 on Visa-Registration of Medicines the Royal Government of Cambodia | 08/10/1994 |
| Registration Requirement and Qualifications for pharmacists and practitioners to import traditional medicines | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Pharmacist and practitioner who are entitled to import traditional medicines must meet the defined qualifications. The import-Export of traditional medicines shall be carried out via a pharmaceutical establishment with proper organization in according with the requirements of the Ministry of Health. | To control the production, export-import and trade of traditional medicine | Sub-Decree No. 023 on the Production, Import-Export and Trade of Traditional Medicines for the Health Sector | 28/04/1998 |
| Requirement for registration of traditional medicines | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Traditional medicines that can be imported shall have registration or permit approved by Ministry of Health | To control the production, export-import and trading of traditional medicines | Sub-Decree No. 044 on Visa-Registration of Medicines the Royal Government of Cambodia | 28/04/1998 |
| Registration requirement for exports of traditional medicines | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Traditional medicines that can be exported shall have registration or permit approved by Ministry of Health | To control the production, export-import and trading of traditional medicines | Sub-Decree No. 023 on the Production, Import-Export and Trade of Traditional Medicines for the Health Sector | 28/04/1998 |
| The requirement for reciprocity between governments concerned for imported goods being exempted from custom duties and taxes | Subsidies | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The implementation of Praka 114 on imported goods being exempted from custom duties and taxes shall be based on existing international law and the principle of reciprocity between governments concerned. | Governance of imported goods being exempted from custom duties and taxes | Prakas No. 114 on Determination of Exempt Goods | 15/02/2008 |
| Fee requirement for exporting disposal and protective products | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Commerce | The collection of Export Management Fees (EMF) shall be implemented on Disposable and Protective Products in the way same as implementing on the other ordinary garments. | Collection of export management fee | Prakas No. 193 Payment of Export Management Fee for Disposable and Protective Products | 19/10/2006 |
| Registration requirement of pharmaceutical manufacturer for importers or representative offices | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Drug Import companies and representative offices shall firstly be registered for pharmaceutical manufacturing just being approved to be registered of Drug productions in the Ministry of Health. | To ensure good manufacturing practice in drug production and to ensure that the drug productions are of high quality agreeing to the international standards | Prakas No. 003 on the Procedures and Conditions of the Submission of the registration of Pharmaceutical Manufacturer from Overseas | 01/08/2013 |
| Registration requirement of pharmaceutical manufacturer for exporter | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Drug export companies shall firstly be registered of pharmaceutical manufacturers just being approved to be registered of Drug productions in the Ministry of Health. | To receive the correct information provided by pharmaceutical manufacturers about the good manufacturing practice situation in drug production to ensure that the drug productions are high quality agreeing to the international standard. | Prakas No. 003 on the Procedures and Conditions of the Submission of the registration of Pharmaceutical Manufacturer from Overseas | 01/08/2013 |
| Labelling requirements for imported infant and child feeding products | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Health | To ensure the labelling of Infant and Child Feeding Products is in compliance with articles 9, 10, 11 and 12 of SubDecree No. 133. | To contribute to the provision of complete and safe nutrition to infants and small children through the protection and promotion of feeding children with mother’s breast milk and encouraging the provision of additional food as appropriate, and in accordance with the defined ages of infant and child in order to ensure proper use of products to replace mother’s breast milk whenever necessary and on the basis of sufficient information. | Prakas No. 061 on the Implementation of the Sub-decree of the Marketing of Infant and Child Feeding Products | 16/08/2007 |
| Registration requirement for pharmacist to import pharmaceutical products to Cambodia | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Pharmacist who are entitled to import pharmaceutical products must meet the defined qualifications | To govern all pharmaceuticals in Cambodia | Law on the Management of Pharmaceuticals | 05/09/1996 |
| Registration requirement for pharmacist to export pharmaceutical products out of Cambodia | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Pharmacist who are entitled to export pharmaceutical products must meet the defined qualifications | To govern all pharmaceuticals in Cambodia | Law on the Management of Pharmaceuticals | 05/09/1996 |
| Authorization requirement for imported pharmaceutical products and poisonous substances into Cambodia | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Health | Imports of pharmaceutical products and poisonous substance must follow defined conditions and formalities | To govern all pharmaceuticals in Cambodia | Law on the Management of Pharmaceuticals | 05/09/1996 |
| Licensing requirement for exported pharmaceutical products and poisonous substances out of Cambodia | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Health | Exports of pharmaceutical products and poisonous substance must follow defined conditions and formalities | To govern all pharmaceuticals in Cambodia | Law on the Management of Pharmaceuticals | 05/09/1996 |
| Registration requirement for exported pharmaceutical products and poisonous substances out of Cambodia | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Exports of pharmaceutical products and poisonous substance must follow defined conditions and formalities | To govern all pharmaceuticals in Cambodia | Law on the Management of Pharmaceuticals | 05/09/1996 |
| Registration requirement for pharmacist to import pharmaceutical products to Cambodia | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Pharmacists who are entitled to import pharmaceutical products must meet the defined qualifications | To govern all pharmaceuticals in Cambodia | Law on the Amendment of Law on Management of Pharmaceutical | 01/03/2008 |
| Registration requirement for pharmacist to export pharmaceutical products out of Cambodia | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Pharmacists who are entitled to export pharmaceutical products must meet the defined qualifications | To govern all pharmaceuticals in Cambodia | Law on the Amendment of Law on Management of Pharmaceutical | 01/03/2008 |
| Authorization requirement for imported pharmaceutical products and poisonous substances into Cambodia | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Health | Imports of pharmaceutical products and poisonous substance must follow defined conditions and formalities | To govern all pharmaceuticals in Cambodia | Law on the Amendment of Law on Management of Pharmaceutical | 01/03/2008 |
| Licensing requirement for exported pharmaceutical products and poisonous substances out of Cambodia | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Health | Exports of pharmaceutical products and poisonous substance must follow defined conditions and formalities | To govern all pharmaceuticals in Cambodia | Law on the Amendment of Law on Management of Pharmaceutical | 01/03/2008 |
| Registration requirement for exported pharmaceutical products and poisonous substances out of Cambodia | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | Exports of pharmaceutical products and poisonous substance must follow defined conditions and formalities | To govern all pharmaceuticals in Cambodia | Law on the Amendment of Law on Management of Pharmaceutical | 01/03/2008 |
| Licensing requirement for import of specially-designed goods (highly taxed goods) | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Importers of specially-designated goods shall correctly follow formalities, set by the Director of Customs, of transportation, circulation, storage, possession, and other requirements relating to the specially-designated goods. The Director of Customs may from time to time determine and amend customs procedures relating to transportation, distribution, storage and possession of the specially-designated goods; including required possibilities of customs sticker or seal affixing, being transported by authorized transportation means, being controlled by special registration, and goods to be accompanied by concerned judicial documents and so on. | To govern the imports-exports of Specially-Designated Goods (Highly taxed goods) | Prakas No. 735 on Procedures for the Management of Specially-Designated Goods | 09/11/2008 |
| Registration requirement for exports of specially-designed goods (prohibited or restricted goods) | Restriction | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Importers of specially-designated goods shall correctly follow formalities, set by the Director of Customs, of transportation, circulation, storage, possession, and other requirements relating to the specially-designated goods. The Director of Customs may from time to time determine and amend customs procedures relating to transportation, distribution, storage and possession of the specially-designated goods; including required possibilities of customs sticker or seal affixing, being transported by authorized transportation means, being controlled by special registration, and goods to be accompanied by concerned judicial documents and so on. | To govern the imports-exports of Specially-Designated Goods (sensitive and prohibited or restricted goods) | Prakas No. 735 on Procedures for the Management of Specially-Designated Goods | 09/11/2008 |
| Inspection requirement for exported goods and transportation | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All exported goods, whether or not subject to duty and taxes, and all conveyances transporting such goods out of the customs territory are subject to customs inspection. | To govern exported goods | Prakas No. 107 Reporting, Movement and Transport of Exported Goods | 15/02/2008 |
| Requirement for reporting, making declaration and providing sample of exported goods | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All goods for export must be reported and declared to Customs. Upon request by Customs, the declarant shall provide customs with samples of export goods for purposes of verifying their origin, nature, classification or value. Relief from this requirement requires approval from the Director of Customs. | To govern exported goods | Prakas No. 107 Reporting, Movement and Transport of Exported Goods | 15/02/2008 |
| Export prohibition of timber and non-timber products | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | A number of timber and non-timber products under article 3 are not allowed to to be exported | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Export tax requirment for exports of timber and non-timber forest products | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest and non-timber forest products which are allowed to export are subject to export taxes under existing law | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Requirement for transportation permit on exports of processed timber and non-timber forest products following traditional style or third party for commercial purpose | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exports of processed timber and non-timber forest products following traditional style or third party for commercial purpose are allowed without export license. But transportation permit must be issued by head of ministry administration. | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Requirement for export license for exports of timber and non-timber forest products | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exports of timber and non-timber forest products require export license from MOC via forestry administration. The extension of license is issued by MOC. | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Requirement for import license for import of timber and non-timber forest products | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of timber and non-timber forest products as raw materials for local industry production requires an import license from MOC via Forestry Administration | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Requirement for import permit for import of timber and non-timber forest products | TBT Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of timber and non-timber forest products as raw materials for local industry production require that a transportation permit is issued by Head of Forestry Administration | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Import ban of certain timber and non-timber products | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | A strict ban on the import of all kinds of empidement plants, wildlife, and other flora and fauna which impact the local sources of genetics | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Requirement to restrict exports of timber and non-timber products to an assigned port | Requirement to pass through specified port of customs | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest and non-timber forest products are allowed to be exported through government official port only. | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Requirement to restrict the imports of timber and non-timber products to specific ports | Restriction | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest and non-timber forest product are allowed to be imported through government official ports only. | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Requirement of goods & metrological instruments including imports to comply with authorized units of metrology | Technical Standard | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Every contract or trade relationship related to goods or metrological instruments shall comply with authorized units of metrology | Create the correct use of metrological instruments | Law on Metrology of Kingdom of Cambodia | 08/11/2009 |
| Marking requirement for metrological instruments including imports | Marking Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | All metrological instruments (including those imported) are marked on the top or side thereof in legible figures or letters, except in case of small size metrological instruments where labeling is impractical. | Create the correct use of metrological instruments | Law on Metrology of Kingdom of Cambodia | 08/11/2009 |
| Labeling requirement for metrological instruments including imports | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Metrological instruments (including those imported) must indicate capability, maximum and minimum weights or measures on that equipment. | Create the correct use of metrological instruments | Law on Metrology of Kingdom of Cambodia | 08/11/2009 |
| Verification requirement for metrological instruments including imports | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Metrological instruments (including those imported) available for sales in Cambodia must have certification of initial verification by verification officer of MNC. | Create the correct use of metrological instruments | Law on Metrology of Kingdom of Cambodia | 08/11/2009 |
| Requirement to register Trademark for metrological instruments including imports | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Metrological instruments (including those imported) available for sales in Cambodia must have Trade Mark | Create the correct use of metrological instruments | Law on Metrology of Kingdom of Cambodia | 08/11/2009 |
| License requirement for repair of metrological instruments (including imports) | Other measures | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Repair of metrological instrument require license issued by NMC | Create the correct use of metrological instruments | Law on Metrology of Kingdom of Cambodia | 08/11/2009 |
| Labeling requirement placed on goods (including imported goods) circulating in Cambodia for safety and health purposes | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Manufacturers and service provides are required to indicate on the products the following information in Khmer: ingredients, compositions, user's guidelines, manufacturing dates, expiration dates and other requirements | Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 20/06/2000 |
| Labeling requirement placed on goods (including imported goods) circulating in Cambodia for safety and health purposes | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Manufacturers and service provides are required to indicate on the products the following information in Khmer: ingredients, compositions, user's guidelines, manufacturing dates, expiration dates and other requirements | Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Inspection requirement for products firstly imported into Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Products which are imported in to Cambodia require proof of inspection to guarantee compliance with this law. | Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 20/06/2000 |
| Inspection requirement for products firstly imported into Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Products which are imported in to Cambodia require proof of inspection to guarantee compliance with this law. | Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Authorization requirement for imported products circulating in Cambodia | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Products imported and circulating in Cambodia which could harm the health and safety of consumers requires prior authorization from competent institutions. | For the safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Authorization requirement for imported products circulating in Cambodia | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Products imported and circulating in Cambodia which could harm the health and safety of consumers requires prior authorization from competent institutions. | Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Authorization requirement for import of humanitarian products in to Cambodia | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Humanitarian products imported in to Cambodia require special authorization from Cambodian government. | For Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Authorization requirement for import of humanitarian products in to Cambodia | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Humanitarian products imported into Cambodia require special authorization from Cambodian government. | For Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Inspection requirement for exported products from Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Inter-Agency | Products exported from Cambodia which could harm health and safety of consumers require inspection | For Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Testing requirement for product samples | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Product samples shall be tested in public or private laboratories with defined recognition process | For Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Testing requirements for product samples | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Product samples shall be tested in public or private laboratories with defined recognition process | For Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Requirement to follow procedures in order to obtain certificate of origin | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | Exporters are required to follow the updated procedures of certificate of origin issuance and to be compliant with procedure of importing countries | For exporters to take advantage of preferential tariff rates. | Prakas No. 233 Revisions of Procedures in Fulfilling Formalities for the Export of Goods | 29/11/2013 |
| Requirement for Exporters to register with MOC to obtain Certificate of Origin | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Companies and exporters who intend to export goods from Cambodia must come to register to be eligible for export of goods at the technical department of the Ministry of Commerce | For exporters to take advantage of preferential tariff rates. | Prakas No. 112 on Revision of Certificate of Origin Issuance Procedures | 23/05/2013 |
| Requirement for inspection of the production and export goods | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | The inspection of the production and export goods must be conducted by technical officers of the Ministry of Commerce at the location of the production, at the place of goods collection or at the goods warehouse at the request of the company or exporter or according to the necessity of the technical department | For exporters to take advantage of preferential tariff rates. | Prakas No. 233 Revisions of Procedures in Fulfilling Formalities for the Export of Goods | 29/11/2013 |
| Requirement for information and certification of manufacturer, packer and trader of metrological instruments including imports | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | It is required to certify the name and address of manufacturer, packer or trade maker. Detailed conditions for pre-packaged goods related to metrology shall be prescribed by Prakas of Minister. | To create the correct use of metrological instruments | Law on Metrology of Kingdom of Cambodia | 09/11/2009 |
| Mandatory requirement for ISC marking of industrial products | Marking Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | To ensure proper use of Industrial Standards of Cambodia (ISC) mark, a factory, enterprise, or handicraft operator shall label its industrial products in conformity with marking prescribed by the Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | For consumer safety and protection and to improve the quality of industrial products | Sub-Decree No. 042 on Industrial Standards Of Cambodia | 15/05/2001 |
| Mandatory product certification requirement and permit requirement for import of electrical and electronic products | TBT Measures | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Electrical and electronics products produced or imported for use in the Kingdom of Cambodia must conform with Industrial Standards of Cambodia as prescribed in table (Article 1) of this Prakas. Companies or importers shall apply for letter of released products from Department of Industrial standards of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy to release the goods or products from the border and shall enclose with the license to use the product certification mark from Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy. | For consumer safety and protection from hazardous electrical and electronic products | Prakas No. 1003 Determination of Types of Electrical and Electronic Products | 13/09/2006 |
| Mandatory labelling requirements for Incandescent Lamp | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Incandescent Lamps produced or imported for use in the Kingdom of Cambodia must conform with Industrial Standards of Cambodia CS 006-2003 | For consumer safety and protection from hazardous electrical products | Prakas No. 388 on Industrial Standard of Cambodia CS 006-2003 “ Incandescent Lamp ” | 22/05/2003 |
| Mandatory product certification requirement for Incandescent Lamp | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Incandescent Lamp produced or imported for use in the Kingdom of Cambodia must conform with Industrial Standards of Cambodia CS 006-2003 | For consumer safety and protection from hazardous electrical products | Prakas No. 388 on Industrial Standard of Cambodia CS 006-2003 “ Incandescent Lamp ” | 22/05/2003 |
| Mandatory labelling requirements for Chili Sauce | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chili Sauce produced or imported for consumption in the Kingdom of Cambodia must conform with Industrial Standards of Cambodia CS 0051-2003 | To protect human health & safety from potential risks in food products | Prakas No. 530 on Industrial Standard Of Cambodia CS 0051-2003 “Chili Sauce” | 20/07/2005 |
| All products and systems must conform with mandatory standards of relevant ministries | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | For ensuring safety and to prevent harmful effects to the public, industry, or national economy, all kinds of products or systems shall conform to Cambodian Standard (ISC) approved by the National Standard Council and promulgated by the Minister | To enforce national standards for products, commodities, materials, services, practices, and operations and to promote adoption of such standards | Law on Standards of Cambodia | 23/06/2007 |
| Requirement to ensure no trade mark which is identical with a standard marker or which so nearly resembles to a standard mark is utilised. | Intellectual Property | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | No standard mark which is identical with any trademark registered in respect of any product or commodity under the Law concerning Marks, Trade Names and Acts of Unfair Competition, or which so nearly resembles to any such trademark as to be likely to mislead for it, may be declared as a standard mark prescribed under Article 20 of this Law. | To enforce national standards for products, commodities, materials, services, practices, and operations and to promote adoption of such standards | Law on Standards of Cambodia | 23/06/2007 |
| Requirement to obtaing a license prior to displaying standard mark | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Any person who manufactures or processes a product must comply with an authorized standard and display the standard mark on the product after having received a license from the Institute of Standards of Cambodia | To enforce national standards for products, commodities, materials, services, practices, and operations and to promote adoption of such standards | Law on Standards of Cambodia | 23/06/2007 |
| Requirement to obtain license to use standard mark for any products or commodities | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | For ensuring safety and to prevent harmful effect, which may affect the public, industry, or national economy any kinds of products or systems shall conform to Cambodian Standard (ISC) approved by the National Standard Council and promulgated by the Minister | To enforce national standards for products, commodities, materials, services, practices, and operations and to promote adoption of such standards | Law on Standards of Cambodia | 23/06/2007 |
| Mandatory labelling requirements for chemical substances, products, and consumer products | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| Requirement for the transportation of chemical substances, products, and consumer products | TBT Regulations | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| Mandatory product identity requirements for chemical substances, products, and consumer products | Product identity requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| Mandatory marking requirements for chemical substances, products, and consumer products | Marking Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| Mandatory traceability information requirements for chemical substances, products, and consumer products | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| Requirement to register chemical substances, products, and consumer products | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| Mandatory inspection requirement prior to export, import, transit, and transport for all quarantine plants and plant products | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plants and plant products exported from, imported into, transiingt through, and transported in Cambodia must request inspection from GDA and to comply with Phytosanitary Treatment | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 10/05/2010 |
| Requirement to obtain Phytosanitary Certificate and/or Phytosanitary Certificate for re-export when import and in transit for all quarantine plants and plant products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plant and plant products imported into and transiting through Cambodia must have a phytosanitary certificate and/or phytosanitary certificate for re-export from exporting and/or re-exporting country in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 10/05/2010 |
| Requirement to obtain fumigation certificate when importing, exporting and transiting quarantined plants and plant products | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plant and plant products impored into, exported from, and transiting through Cambodia must have a fumigation certificate, if goods had been fumigated, from exporting country or in Cambodia in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 20/05/2010 |
| Requirement to obtain import license when import agricultural materials | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Agricultural materials (pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, animal feeds, etc.) imported into Cambodia must have import a license from MAFF in order to ensure adequate supply of these materials at reasonable prices to meet the demand of agricultural production | To avoid the domestic stockpiles that exceed Cambodia's safe warehousing capacities and that create the risk of the agricultural materials being expired because of excessive supply | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 20/05/2010 |
| Requirement to obtain Import Certificate and Permit for Plant Quarantine Materials when importing quarantine plants and plant products | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plant and plant products with high risk of dangerous pests, listed in Annex 3, must first apply for and provide Import Certificate and Permit for Plant Quarantine Materials from the GDA prior to import into Cambodia in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 20/05/2010 |
| Requirement to provide lists of invasive and dangerous pests and safeguard conditions for asking for permit for plant quarantine materials when intent to import for all quarantine plants and plant products | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is required to provide lists of endemic and stored pest of applying goods in the place of origin for risk analysis upon applying for Import Certificate and Permit for Plant Quarantine Materials from the GDA prior to import into Cambodia in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity. | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 10/05/2010 |
| Temporary prohibitions to export, transit and transport quarantine plants and plant products | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | In case of invasive and dangerous pests outbreak in certain region of Cambodia, MAFF may temporarily prohibited the export, transit through, and transport of all quarantine plants and plant products infected and nested with invasive and dangerous pests until the phytosanitary authority fully disinfected the region and all quarantine plants and plant products | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 20/05/2010 |
| Requirement on hiring foreign nationals | Restrictions to foreign employment (e.g. labor market test) | Council for the Development of Cambodia | Employment practices in Foreign Direct Investment | FDI must give preference to Cambodian citizens in the hiring of employees | Law on Amendment to the Law on Investment | 04/02/2003 |
| Requirement for customs inspection of imported goods and goods in transport | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Imported goods and their transport are subject to customs inspection in accordance with custom risk assessment policy | For (i) Verification of custom declaration, (ii) inspection for illegal imported goods and (iii) Inspection for undeclared goods. | Prakas No. 569 on Inspection of Exported and Imported Goods and Transportation | 01/01/2010 |
| Requirement for customs inspection of exported goods and goods in transport | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Exported goods and good in transport are subject to customs inspection in accordance with customs risk assessment. | For (i) Verification of custom declaration, (ii) inspection for illegal imported goods and (iii) Inspection for undeclared goods. | Prakas No. 569 on Inspection of Exported and Imported Goods and Transportation | 01/01/2010 |
| Requirement for imported goods to pass through customs territory | Requirement to pass through specified port of customs | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Imported goods arrival are required to enter nearby custom territory or designated custom territory and to notify customs authority | Surveillance of imported goods into Cambodia | Prakas No. 572 on Notification of Goods arrival to Customs Territory of Cambodia | 06/09/2010 |
| Requirement for imported goods to follow custom declaration procedure in customs territory | Other formalities | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Imported goods arrival at custom territory to follow custom declaration procedure | Surveillance of imported goods into Cambodia | Prakas No. 572 on Notification of Goods arrival to Customs Territory of Cambodia | 06/09/2010 |
| Requirement for exported goods to pass through customs territory and to follow custom declaration procedure of the territory | Export Measures | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Requirement for exported goods to pass through customs territory and to follow custom declaration procedure of the territory | Surveillance of exported goods from Cambodia | Prakas No. 572 on Notification of Goods arrival to Customs Territory of Cambodia | 06/09/2010 |
| Requirement for paying transit fee | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Custom transit fee is applied for a number of products which are imported under custom transit procedure | Revenue collection on a number of products passing under custom transit procedure | Prakas No. 907 on Customs Transit Fee of some Goods under Cutoms Transit Procedures | 09/10/2009 |
| Payment requirement for Cosmetic importers | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Health | Cosmetics importers must pay a service fee for permits to re-open, re-locate, open branches, re-locate branches, and change responsible pharmacist. | Revenue collection | Prakas No. 993 on the Provisions of Public Services | 28/12/2012 |
| Payment requirement for Cosmetic exporters | Fee | Ministry of Health | Cosmetics exporters must pay a service fee for permits to re-open, re-locate, open branches, re-locate branches, and change responsible pharmacist. | Revenue collection | Prakas No. 993 on the Provisions of Public Services | 28/12/2012 |
| Documentation Requirement for registration of handicraft establishment at municipal - provincial commercial branches | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Handicraft establishments need to meet defined documentationrequirements in order to register at municipal - provincial commercial branches as to obtain rights to export under Trade Preferential Scheme | To allow Municipal – Provincial Commercial Branches to register Handicraft Establishments located in their jurisdiction in order to grant them rights to export under Trade Preferential Scheme. | Prakas No. 110 Registration for Rights to Export under Trade Preferential Scheme for Handicraft | 04/11/2008 |
| Licensing requirement for institution importing forest tree seeds and wild plants | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Importing institution needs to obtain license and to submit defined documents to MAFF | To prevent the diseases that negatively impact plants and species. | Notification No. 3543 on the Export and Import of Forest Tree Seeds and Wild Plants | 07/01/2009 |
| Licensing requirement for institution exporting forest tree seeds and wild plants | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exporting institution needs to obtain license and to submit defined documents to MAFF | To prevent the diseases that negatively impact plants and species. | Notification No. 3543 on the Export and Import of Forest Tree Seeds and Wild Plants | 07/01/2009 |
| Requirement for obtaining Certificate of Origin for exports of garment and leather | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | Exports of garment and leather are required a joint inspection of relevant authorities and to submit required documents to obtain a Certificate of Origin | To facilitate the exports of garments and leather | Prakas No. 159 Formalities of Issuance of Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Export License | 19/08/2004 |
| Requirement for issuance of commercial invoice and export license for exports of garment and leather | Export Measures | Ministry of Commerce | Exports of garment and leather are required to submit required documents for issuance of commercial invoice and export license | To facilitate the exports of garments and leather | Prakas No. 159 Formalities of Issuance of Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Export License | 19/08/2004 |
| Fee requirement for issue of Certificate of Origin, Commercial invoice and Export License for exports of garment and leather | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Commerce | Exports of garment and leather are required to pay fee for issuance of Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice and export license | To facilitate the exports of garments and leather | Prakas No. 159 Formalities of Issuance of Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Export License | 19/08/2004 |
| Validity requirement for use of Certificate of Origin, Commercial invoice and export license for exports of garment and leather | Export Measures | Ministry of Commerce | Certificate of Origin, Commercial invoice and export license (by Air) are valid for 30 days | To facilitate the exports of garments and leather | Prakas No. 159 Formalities of Issuance of Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Export License | 19/08/2004 |
| Requirement for documentation and payment of fee for obtaining Certificate of Origin for export of garments | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | Exports of garments from Cambodia require issue of COO and to obtain an application must meet defined documentary requirements and payment of fee | Governance the issuance of COO | Prakas No. 367 Issuance of COO for exports of garment | 12/12/1997 |
| Requirement to obtain license to export or import for animals and animals products | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Animals and animal products exported from and imported into Cambodia must apply for license with MAFF | To protect human, animal life or health by regulating, monitoring, and conducting sanitary inspection of animals and animal products movement into and from Cambodia in compliance with veterinary rules on export, import, transit, and transport | Notification Under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures for Live Animals and Animal Products and Agricultural Materials | 23/05/2013 |
| Requirement for inspection at border for goods imported into Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Imported goods into Cambodia are subject to the inspection by relevant competent authorities at border checkpoints | To secure safety, stability, social order, and to preserve state revenue | Sub-Decree No. 064 Border Checkpoints | 07/09/2001 |
| Requirement for inspection at border for goods imported into Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Imported goods into Cambodia are subject to the inspection by relevant competent authorities at border checkpoints | To secure safety, stability, social order, and to preserve state revenue | Sub-Decree No. 064 Border Checkpoints | 07/09/2001 |
| Requirement for inspection at border for goods exported out of Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Inter-Agency | Imported goods into Cambodia are subject to the inspection by relevant competent authorities at border checkpoints | To secure safety, stability, social order, and to preserve state revenue | Sub-Decree No. 064 Border Checkpoints | 07/09/2001 |
| Requirement for pre-planning and prior inspection of casino site before import of gambling equipment | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All casino operators are required advance planning for annual import of gambling equipment and inspection by authorities prior to their import | To govern the imports of gambling equipment | Announcement No. 001 on Importation of Gambling Equipment | 22/01/2014 |
| Requirement for having vignette containing name of cosmetic-import company and registration number on box of imported cosmetics. | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Health | Imported cosmetics required to put vignette containing containing name of cosmetic-import company and registration number on box of imported cosmetics. | To govern imports of cosmetics into Cambodia | Circular No. 007 Guideline for Cosmetic Products | 11/02/2010 |
| Requirement to put Vignette on box of pharmaceutical products | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Health | All importers and distributors are required to put properly the vignette on the box of pharmaceutical products, and to stop inappropriate uses of vignette as stipulated in this circular. | To govern imports and distributions of pharmaceutical products into Cambodia | Circular No. 1129 Guideline for Pharmaceutical Products | 18/10/2006 |
| Inspection requirement based on risk management approach for imported goods | Inspection Requirement | Inter-Agency | Any decision to conduct a physical inspection of consignments shall be based on identified risk and conducted as a single inspection. CED shall prepare this inspection report. | To ensure that an effective risk based balance between regulatory intervention and trade facilitation is achieved among the Ministries and agencies involved in management of export and import operations | Sub-Decree No. 021 on the Facilitation of Trade through Risk Management | 03/01/2006 |
| Inspection requirement based on risk management approach for exported goods | Inspection Requirement | Prime Minister | Any decision to conduct a physical inspection of consignments shall be based on identified risk and conducted as a single inspection. CED shall prepare this inspection report. | To ensure that an effective risk based balance between regulatory intervention and trade facilitation is achieved among the Ministries and agencies involved in management of export and import operations | Sub-Decree No. 021 on the Facilitation of Trade through Risk Management | 03/01/2006 |
| Service charge for issuing Certificate of Origin | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | Fees of issuing Certifcate of Origin for various products | Recovery of costs for Certifcate of Origin issuance | Joint Prakas No. 985 on the Provision of Public Services of the Ministry of Commerce | 28/12/2012 |
| Service charge for export inspection service | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Fees for inspection of various exported products | Recovery of costs for inspection service | Joint Prakas No. 985 on the Provision of Public Services of the Ministry of Commerce | 28/12/2012 |
| Service charge for import inspection service | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Fees for inspection of various imported products | Recovery of costs for inspection service | Joint Prakas No. 985 on the Provision of Public Services of the Ministry of Commerce | 28/12/2012 |
| License requirement for export of fishery products | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Commercial export of fishery products can take place when: 1. A license has been issued by the head of the Central Fisheries Administration. 2. A license has been issued by the CITES Management Authority of Cambodia for endangered fishery products although it is not for commercial purposes. 3. A quality control certificate in fishery pathology has been issued depending on the demand of importing country. | To govern the export/import of fishery products | Law on Fisheries | 21/05/2006 |
| Requirement for quality control certificate in fishery products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Commercial export of fishery products can take place, when: 1. A license has been issued by the head of the Central Fisheries Administration. 2. A license has been issued by the CITES Management Authority of Cambodia for endangered fishery products although it is not for commercial purposes. 3. A quality control certificate in fishery pathology has been issued depending on the demand of importing country. | To govern the export/import of fishery products | Law on Fisheries | 21/05/2006 |
| License requirement issued by head of fishery administration and CITES before import of fishery products | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Commercial import of fishery products can be taken place, when: 1. A license has been issued by the head of The Central Fisheries Administration. 2. A license has been issued by the CITES Management Authority of exporting country for endangered fishery products although it is not for commercial purposes. 3. A quality control certificate in fishery pathology has been issued by the exporting country. | To govern the export/import of fishery products | Law on Fisheries | 21/05/2006 |
| Requirement for quality control certificate for imports of fishery products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Commercial import of fishery products can be taken place when a quality control certificate in fishery pathology has been issued by the exporting country. | To govern the export/import of fishery products | Law on Fisheries | 21/05/2006 |
| License requirement for transport of exported fishery products and being compliant with CITES convention | Export Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Commercial transportation of fishery products (including exports) requires a license and inspection by fishery administration. The exports also need to be compliant with CITES convention. | To govern the export/import of fishery products | Law on Fisheries | 21/05/2006 |
| Export quota for forest products and by-products | Export Quota | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | An export quota permit is required for export of permanent forest estates and forest products & by-products (Timber Products and Non-Timber Forest Products) | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Permit requirement for Export of forest products and by-products | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | An export permit is required for export of permanent forest estates and forest products & by-products (Timber Products and Non-Timber Forest Products) | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Permit requirement for Import of forest products and by-products | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | An import permit is required for import of permanent forest estates and forest products & by-products (Timber Products and Non-Timber Forest Products) | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Approval requirement for Import quota of forest products and by-products | Export Quota | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | MAFF shall have authority to approve import quota for forest products & by-products, following the approval of the Royal Government of Cambodia | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Requirement of transportation permit for exports of forest products and by-products | Storage and Transport Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Head of Forestry Administration has authority to issue permit to transport forest products & by-products intended for export-import | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Requirement of transportation permit for imports of forest products and by-products | Storage and Transport Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Head of Forestry Administration has authority to issue permit to transport forest products & by-products intended for export-import | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Prohibition of harvesting (including exports) of forest products and by-products under prohibition conditions | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is prohibited to harvest (including export) the following forest products & by-products within the Permanent Forest Reserve: 1- Tree species whose diameter is smaller than the minimum diameter allowed to harvest; 2- Rare tree species; 3- Trees that local communities have being tapped to extract resin for customary use; 4- Trees that yield high-value resin. 5- rare and endangered wildlife species | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Requirement of study research and evaluation for export of seeds and seedling of forest products and byproducts. | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The Export-Import of seeds or seedlings of forest vegetation species shall require thorough study research and evaluation by the Forestry Administration and permission by the Minister of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. | To govern the export/import of seeds of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Requirement for visa certification for imports of forest vegetation seeds of forest products and byproducts. | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The import of all kinds of forest vegetation seeds shall have a Visa certification of the forest vegetation seeds issued by the scientific authority of the exporting country | To govern the export/import of seeds of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 15/08/2002 |
| Import prohibition of rare and endangered wildlife species | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is prohibited to export and import rare and endangered wildlife species | For the conservation of wildlife | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Inspection requirement for exports of forest products and byproducts | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest products and by-products for export shall be inspected during their loading into containers and sealed by the Forestry Administration official prior to transport to custom’s warehouse and stockpile area. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries shall issue a Prakas to determine the sample of the seal to be attached to the outside of the container holding Forest Products& By-products for export. | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-product | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Inspection requirement for imports of forest products and byproducts | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest Products& By-products for import shall be inspected during their loading into containers and sealed by the Forestry Administration official prior to transport to custom’s warehouse and stockpile area. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries shall issue a Prakas to determine the sample of the seal to be attached to the outside of the container holding Forest Products& By-products for export. | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Export tax and other export duties for exports of forest product and byproduct | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | An export/import tax and other duty tax shall be paid for the export/ import of forest products and by-products to the national budget | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Import tax and other export duties for import of forest product and byproduct | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | An export/ import tax and other duty tax shall be paid for the export/ import of forest products and by-products to the national budget | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Registration requirement for imported pesticide and fertilizer | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Any person or legal entity who imports, exports or formulates pesticides for the purpose of trading in Cambodia shall obtain prior apply by registration of those pesticides and fertilizer at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in accordance with the provisions of this law. | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides and fertilizer | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| Registration requirement for exported pesticide and fertilizer | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Any person or legal entity who imports, exports or formulates pesticides for the purpose of trading in Cambodia shall obtain prior apply by registration of those pesticides and fertilizer at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in accordance with the provisions of this law. | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides and fertilizer | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| Labeling requirement for pesticide and fertilizers (including imports) | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The typical pesticide and fertilizer label that will be used on pesticide packages, shall be approved in advance of use by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The label must follow the defined conditions including Khmer language and safety instructions. | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides and fertilizer | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| Packaging requirement for pesticide and fertilizer (including imports) | Marking Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | All pesticide and fertilizer imported into Cambodia should have label containing defined information. | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides and fertilizer | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| Permit requirement for importer of pesticide and fertilizer | Import permits | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Importers of pesticide and fertilizer shall obtain a permit from MAFF and must meet the conditions and requirements defined by the government | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides and fertilizer | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| Permit requirement for exporters of pesticide and fertilizer | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exporters of pesticide and fertilizer shall obtain permit from MAFF and must meet the conditions and requirements defined by the government | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides and fertilizer | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| Requirement for transit of pesticides | Measure on Re-Export | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The transportation of pesticides in transit via the Kingdom of Cambodia shall comply with the conditions as mentioned below: - Shall ensure the safety to transportation, to avoid leaking of container or to avoid diffusion causing hazard to human, animal and the environments; - Shall comply with the procedure on the prior informed consent in accordance with relevant international agreement of transportation in transit, international treaty and convention which were ratified by Kingdom of Cambodia. | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| Prohibition of imported pesticide and fertilizer | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is prohibited to import banned, sub-standard or expired pesticide, and pesticide waste, or used pesticide containers, or obsolete pesticides which are in conflict with the provision of this law and relevant international convention. Pesticides which are also permitted to import only for specific end-use or for non-commercial purpose are prohibited from distributing in wholesales and retails.The similar imports of fertilizer is also prohibited under Art. 74 of this law. It shall be prohibited to intentionally dispose, to bury, to pour, to drain the waste of pesticides, the used containers of pesticides, or obsoletes into water sources or in other places in contradicting to the provisions of this law and the related regulations in force | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| Requirement for exporters of pesticide and fertilizer to employ a technical person | TBT Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Companies that import, export, formulate and repack pesticides and fertilizers in Cambodia, shall employ one or more technical personnel with the qualifcation of Batchelor of Agronomy, or other degree relevant to pesticides and fertilizers, in order to be permanently responsible for the technical framework as required by this law | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| Requirement for importers of patricide and fertilizer to employ technical person | TBT Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Companies that import, export, formulate and repack pesticides and fertilizers in Cambodia, shall employ one or more technical personnel with the qualifcation of Batchelor of Agronomy, or other degree relevant to pesticides and fertilizers, in order to be permanently responsible for the technical framework as required by this law | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| Inspection requirement for imported patricide and fertilizer | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imported pesticides and fertilizers require inspection from competent authorities prior to distribution in Cambodia | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| Inspection requirement for exported pesticide and fertilizer | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exported pesticides and fertilizers require inspection from competent authorities. | To ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides | Law on The Management of Pesticide and Fertilizer | 14/01/2012 |
| A suspension on the clearance of imported goods may be applied in the case where there is an objection lodged against a registered owner's mark | Intellectual Property | Ministry of Commerce | Clearance of imported goods can be suspended by competent authorities if there is an application of objection made by a registered market. The procedure of suspension is detailed under this law. | To protect the marks and trade names duly registered in the register of marks in the Kingdom of Cambodia and prevent the acts of unfair competition on the creation, the utilization of marks and trade names. | Law Concerning Marks, Trade Names, and Acts of Unfair Competition | 14/01/2012 |
| Expiry date requirement for exported foods | TBT Measures | Ministry of Commerce | Any person who imports or exports food products shall obtain clearance from the customs department that will issue an expiry date certificate. | To ensure an expiry date is attached with imported/exported products | Prakas No. 335 Products Expiry Date | 01/01/1900 |
| Expiry date requirement for imported foods | TBT Measures | Ministry of Commerce | Any person who imports or exports food products shall obtain clearance from the customs department that will issue a expiry date certificate. | To ensure expiry date attached with imported/exported products | Prakas No. 335 Products Expiry Date | 01/01/1900 |
| Registration requirement for importers who import substances which can deplete the ozone layer | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Environment | Importers of substances which can deplete the ozone layer are required to register and get permit from Ministry of Enviornment | To manage the substances which can deplete the ozone layer | Sub-Decree No. 047 on the Management of Substance which can destroy the Ozone layer | 17/03/2005 |
| Registration requirement for imported products that can deplete the ozone layer | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Environment | Imported products that can deplete the ozone layer are required to be registered with Ministry of Enviornment | To manage the substances which can deplete the ozone layer | Sub-Decree No. 047 on the Management of Substance which can destroy the Ozone layer | 17/03/2005 |
| Prohibition of imports of substances which can deplete the ozone layer | Prohibition | Ministry of Environment | Substances listed under SubDecree No.47, Annex 2 which can deplete the ozone layer are prohibited from January 01, 2006 | To manage the substances which can deplete the ozone layer | Sub-Decree No. 047 on the Management of Substance which can destroy the Ozone layer | 01/01/2006 |
| Prohibition of imports of substances which can deplete the ozone layer | Prohibition | Ministry of Environment | Substances under SubDecree 47, Annex 1 which can deplete the ozone layer are prohibited from January 01, 2010 | To manage the substances which can deplete the ozone layer | Sub-Decree No. 047 on the Management of Substance which can destroy the Ozone layer | 01/01/2010 |
| Registration requirement for exporters who export substances which can deplete the ozone layer | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Environment | Exporters of substances which can deplete the ozone layer are required to register and get permit from Ministry of Enviornment | To manage the substances which can deplete the ozone layer | Sub-Decree No. 047 on the Management of Substance which can destroy the Ozone layer | 17/03/2005 |
| Authorization requirement for imports of precious metals and stones | Authorization / permit requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Traders are required to ask for authorization from the National Bank of Cambodia to import and export gold bullion, and jewelry in precious metals and stones. | To manage trading of precious metals and stones | Prakas No. B9-99-100 on Management of Precious Metals and Stones | 09/10/1999 |
| Licensing requirement for exports of precious metals and stones | Authorization / permit requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Traders are required to ask for authorization from the National Bank of Cambodia to import and export gold bullion, and jewelry in precious metals and stones. | To manage trading of precious metals and stones | Prakas No. B9-99-100 on Management of Precious Metals and Stones | 09/10/1999 |
| Registration requirements for the import of fertilizer, pesticides and permit requirement for seeds and planting materials | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of fertilizers, pesticides, feeds and feed additives are required to register with MAFF. Imports of seeds and planting materials are required to have permit from MAFF. | To guarantee the consistent high quality of agricultural materials and inputs | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 28/10/1998 |
| Registration requirements for importers of fertilizer, pesticides, seeds and planting materials, and veterinary medicine, feedstuffs and feed additives | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Importers of pesticides are required to register with MAFF | To guarantee the consistent high quality of agricultural materials and inputs | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 28/10/1998 |
| Packaging requirement for importers of fertilizer, pesticides, seeds and planting materials, and veterinary medicine, feedstuffs and feed additives | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Packages of fertilizers, pesticides, seeds and planting materials, and veterinary medicine, feedstuffs and feed additives (Including imports) need to be confirmed with the specification and standards permitted by MAFF | To guarantee the consistent high quality of agricultural materials and inputs | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 28/10/1998 |
| Labelling requirements for importers of fertilizer, pesticides, seeds and planting materials, and veterinary medicine, feedstuffs and feed additives | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Packages of fertilizers, pesticides, seeds and planting materials, and veterinary medicine, feedstuffs and feed additives (Including imports) need to be confirmed with the specification and standards permitted by MAFF, such as labelling in Khmer language | To guarantee the consistent high quality of agricultural materials and inputs | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 28/10/1998 |
| Conformity requirement for the nutrient composition of fertilizers and veterinary medicine, feedstuffs and feed additives | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Fertilizers, animal feeds and feed additives produced, imported or sold in Cambodia shall have characters and quality as registered. | To guarantee the consistent high quality of agricultural materials and inputs | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 28/10/1998 |
| Import prohibition of fertilizers, pesticide and veterinary medicine, feedstuffs and feed additives which are not compliant with standards of MAFF | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of fertilizers, pesticide and veterinary medicine, feedstuffs and feed additives which are not compliant with standards of MAFF, such as adulterated or damaged, under Art. 9 and Art. 21, are prohibited. | To guarantee the consistent high quality of agricultural materials and inputs | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 28/10/1998 |
| Procedures and quality requirements for imports of veterinary medicine, feedstuffs and feed additives | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The procedure and requirement for the production, export and import, the trading quality standards of veterinary medicine shall be mutually prescribed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Health, pursuant to the Law on the Management of Pharmaceuticals. | To guarantee the consistent high quality of agricultural materials and inputs | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 28/10/1998 |
| Requirement for investment enterprise to provide import-export information | Trade related investment measures | Council for the Development of Cambodia | Investment enterprise shall provide to the Tax Department and to the Customs Department on a quarterly basis a schedule of the actual import of goods approved for an investment project and the actual export of goods of the investment project. | To govern the imports-exports of the investment project approved by CDC | Sub-Decree No. 053 on Amendment of the Sub-Decree No. 88 on Implementation of the Law on Investment | 06/11/1999 |
| Reporting requirement for imports of production equipment and inputs | Trade related investment measures | Council for the Development of Cambodia | Imports of production equipment and inputs under QIP are required to report on quarterly basis to Cambodian government | To govern the application of law on investment | Sub-Decree No. 111 on the implementation of the amendment to the law on the investment of the kingdom of Cambodia | 27/09/2005 |
| Prohibition of imports of medicines with substances of artemisinin, artsesunate, artemether and dihydroartemisin | Prohibition | Ministry of Health | The production, imports and distribution of medicines with substances of artemisinin, artsesunate, artemether and dihydroartemisin are prohibited in Cambodia | To prohibit the inappropriate and dangerous substances used in medicines in Cambodia | Notification No. 145 Banning the Production and Importation of Artemisinin or Artsesunate... | 23/03/2009 |
| Prohibition of imports of medicines with substances of nimesulide | Prohibition | Ministry of Health | The production, imports and distribution of medicines with substances of nimesulide are prohibited in Cambodia | To prohibit the inappropriate and dangerous substances used in medicines in Cambodia | Notification No. 0168 on Banning Import and Stop Selling of Nimesulide | 31/03/2009 |
| Requirement for industrial product registration (including imports) | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | All enterprises (including importers) are required to register its industry and handicraft products prior to their circulation in Cambodia | To prevent labeling of counterfeit products. | Prakas No. 963 on Industrial Product Mark Registration | 31/01/2000 |
| Requirement for label registration for all industry products (including imports) | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | When making a product registration application for industry product (including imports), it is mandtory to attach sample of label to be used on the products | To prevent labeling of counterfeit products. | Prakas No. 963 on Industrial Product Mark Registration | 31/01/2000 |
| Requirement to apply for tax exemption on imports of approved QIP projects | Trade related investment measures | Council for the Development of Cambodia | Imports of matierials are subject to duty exemption if the QIP falls under criteria in the annex 2 of SubDecree No. 88 on mplementation of the Law on Investment | To govern the imports-exports of the investment project approved by CDC | Sub-Decree No. 088 Implementation of the Law on Investment | 29/12/1997 |
| Requirement for investment enterprise to provide import-export information. | Trade related investment measures | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | 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. | To govern the imports-exports of the investment project approved by CDC | Sub-Decree No. 53 on Amendment of Sub-Decree No. 88 on Implementation of the Law On Investment | 29/12/1997 |
| Requirement for visa registration of medical equipment (including imports) | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Health | All medical equipment including imports require visa registration | To ensure the quality and safety of medical equipment | Prakas No. 1258 on Procedures on Visa Registration for Medical Equipment | 11/08/2012 |
| Requirement for certificate for visa registration of medical equipment (including imports) | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Health | All medical equipment including imports require visa registration. Application of visa registration must have attached GMP or ISO | To ensure the quality and safety of medical equipment | Prakas No. 1258 on Procedures on Visa Registration for Medical Equipment | 11/08/2012 |
| License requirement for manufacturing plant of pharmaceuticals, including plants which import raw material for pharmaceutical production | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Health | All pharmaceutical plants (including plants that import raw materials for pharmaceutical production) require permit from Ministry of Health | To govern all pharmaceuticals in Cambodia | Law on the Management of Pharmaceuticals | 05/09/1996 |
| Requirement to obtain license to use standard mark for any products or commodities | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | For ensuring safety and to prevent harmful effect, which may affect the public, industry, or national economy any kinds of products or systems shall conform to Cambodian Standard (ISC) approved by the National Standard Council and promulgated by the Minister | To enforce national standards for products, commodities, materials, services, practices, and operations and to promote adoption of such standards | Law on Standards of Cambodia | 23/06/2007 |
| Administration Fee for Certificate of Origin (form A and N) | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Commerce | An Administrative Fee must be paid to obtain a Certificate of Origin (form A and N) and which is imposed on the export of all products from Cambodia to all destinations. forms A and N. | For Government revenue | Prakas No. 044 Revision of Export Management Fee and Related Costs | 09/02/2007 |
| Labelling requirement of imported food products | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | The import of food products are required to meet the legal requirements under Article 1 of Prakas No. 329 | To protect the consumer's health and safety, and to maintain good order in the circulation of goods in market | Prakas No. 329 on Measures Against Food Products | 29/07/2009 |
| Requirement to report the source of imported food products | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Importers of food products are required to indicate the source of imported food products in a label attached to the product | To protect the consumer's health and safety, and to maintain good order in the circulation of goods in market | Prakas No. 329 on Measures Against Food Products | 29/07/2009 |
| Inspection requirement for import and export of animal sanitary and animal originated products | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Any business involved in the transport animal or animal originated products inside Cambodia, exporting from or importing into the country is required to request for an inspection of the goods | To prevent the transmission of animal diseases and circulation of animal originated products from one region to another region in the country | Sub-Decree No. 014 on the Inspection of Animal Sanitary and Animal Originated Products | 29/07/1988 |
| Inspection requirement for Export of animal sanitary and animal originated products | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Any business involved in the transport animal or animal originated products inside Cambodia, exporting from or importing into the country is required to request for an inspection of the goods | To prevent the transmission of animal diseases and circulation of animal originated products from one region to another region in the country | Sub-Decree No. 014 on the Inspection of Animal Sanitary and Animal Originated Products | 29/07/1988 |
| Sanitary certificate requirement for imports of animal sanitary and animal originated products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of animal sanitary and animal originated products require a sanitary certificate | To prevent the transmission of animal diseases and circulation of animal originated products from one region to another region in the country | Sub-Decree No. 014 on the Inspection of Animal Sanitary and Animal Originated Products | 29/07/1988 |
| Sanitary certificate requirement for exports of animal sanitary and animal originated products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exports of animal sanitary and animal originated products require a sanitary certificate | To prevent the transmission of animal diseases and circulation of animal originated products from one region to another region in the country | Sub-Decree No. 014 on the Inspection of Animal Sanitary and Animal Originated Products | 29/07/1988 |
| Packaging requirement for imports of animal sanitary and animal originated products | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of animal sanitary and animal originated products are required to meet packaging requirements, otherwise prior approval must be obtained | To prevent the transmission of animal diseases and circulation of animal originated products from one region to another region in the country, and to ensure quality and hygiene | Sub-Decree No. 014 on the Inspection of Animal Sanitary and Animal Originated Products | 29/07/1988 |
| Packaging/transport requirement for export of animal sanitary and animal originated products | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exports of animal sanitary and animal originated products are required to meet packaging/transport requirements, otherwise prior approval must be obtained | To prevent the transmission of animal diseases and circulation of animal originated products from one region to another region in the country | Sub-Decree No. 014 on the Inspection of Animal Sanitary and Animal Originated Products | 29/07/1988 |
| Transport requirement for imports of animal sanitary and animal originated products | Storage and Transport Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of animal sanitary and animal originated products are required to meet transport requirements, otherwise prior approval must be obtained | To prevent the transmission of animal diseases and circulation of animal originated products from one region to another region in the country | Sub-Decree No. 014 on the Inspection of Animal Sanitary and Animal Originated Products | 29/07/1988 |
| Compliance requirement to prevent the animal transmitted diseases for imports of animal sanitary and animal originated products | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Import and Export of animal sanitary and animal originated products must be consistent with the agreement signed between the importing and exporting countries regarding the animal transmitted diseases | To prevent the transmission of animal diseases and circulation of animal originated products from one region to another region in the country | Sub-Decree No. 014 on the Inspection of Animal Sanitary and Animal Originated Products | 29/07/1988 |
| Compliance requirement to prevent the animal transmitted diseases for exports of animal sanitary and animal originated products | Export Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Import and Export of animal sanitary and animal originated products are required to be consistent with the agreement signed between the importing and exporting countries regarding the animal transmitted diseases | To prevent the transmission of animal diseases and circulation of animal originated products from one region to another region in the country | Sub-Decree No. 014 on the Inspection of Animal Sanitary and Animal Originated Products | 29/07/1988 |
| Permit requirements for the establishment of premium manufacturing facility (including export facility) | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | A factory (for exports) that wishes to be certified as premium manufacturing facilities are required to meet the permit requirements as premium manufacturing facilities | To support exports which conform with practices established by international standards setting bodies | Prakas No. 607 on Procedures and Formalities for Establishment of Factory and Handicraft | 22/07/2009 |
| Requirement for investment enterprises to provide information (including imported materials and exported products) to auditors | Trade related investment measures | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Investment enterprises are required to provide information under Article 4 of Prakas 145 (including imported materials and exported products) to auditors | To govern imported goods under investment incentives granted by the Cambodian investment law | Prakas No. 145 Management of Imported and Exported Goods of Support Industries | 02/06/2001 |
| Requirement for investment enterprises to provide information on re-exports to auditors | Measure on Re-Export | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Investment enterprises are required to provide information on re-exports to auditors | To govern imported goods under investment incentives granted by the Cambodian investment law | Prakas No. 145 Management of Imported and Exported Goods of Support Industries | 02/06/2001 |
| Certification requirement for the usage and standards for import of chemical substances | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | All companies, factories, handicrafts, importers, exporters and distributors of chemical substances as named in Article 2 of Prakas 110 shall obtain certification for usage and standards as established by the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy for using in application form for importation and for producing to relevant authorities. | To prevent the misuse, minimise the impact on the safety and environment, and prevent the diversion of chemical substances from legal business into illegal drug production | Prakas No. 110 Management of Chemical Substance in Industrial Fields | 02/11/2004 |
| Certification requirement for the usage and standard for export of chemical substances | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | All companies, factories, handicrafts, importers, exporters and distributors of chemical substances as named in Article 2 of Prakas 110 shall obtain certification for usage and standards as established by the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy for using in application form for importation and for producing to relevant authorities. | To prevent the misuse, minimise the impact on the safety and environment, and prevent the diversion of chemical substances from legal business into illegal drug production | Prakas No. 110 Management of Chemical Substance in Industrial Fields | 02/11/2004 |
| Labelling requirement of for import of chemical substances | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | All kinds of chemical substances imported, exported and used in the Kingdom of Cambodia shall have appropriate containers and labelling | To prevent the misuse, minimise the impact on the safety and environment, and prevent the diversion of chemical substances from legal business into illegal drug production | Prakas No. 110 Management of Chemical Substance in Industrial Fields | 02/11/2004 |
| Labelling requirement of for import of chemical substances | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | All kinds of chemical substances imported, exported and used in the Kingdom of Cambodia shall have appropriate containers and labelling | To prevent the misuse, minimise the impact on the safety and environment, and prevent the diversion of chemical substances from legal business into illegal drug production | Prakas No. 110 Management of Chemical Substance in Industrial Fields | 02/11/2004 |
| Storage and transport requirement of for import of chemical substances | TBT Regulations | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | All kinds of chemical substances imported, exported and used in the Kingdom of Cambodia shall arrange appropriate technical storage and transportation | To prevent the misuse, minimise the impact on the safety and environment, and prevent the diversion of chemical substances from legal business into illegal drug production | Prakas No. 110 Management of Chemical Substance in Industrial Fields | 02/11/2004 |
| Labelling requirement of for exports of chemical substances | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | All kinds of chemical substances imported, exported and used in the Kingdom of Cambodia shall have appropriate containers and labelling | To prevent the misuse, minimise the impact on the safety and environment, and prevent the diversion of chemical substances from legal business into illegal drug production | Prakas No. 110 Management of Chemical Substance in Industrial Fields | 02/11/2004 |
| Storage and transport requirement of for exports of chemical substances | Storage and Transport Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | All kinds of chemical substances imported, exported and used in the Kingdom of Cambodia shall arrange appropriately technical storage and transportation | To prevent the misuse, minimise the impact on the safety and environment, and prevent the diversion of chemical substances from legal business into illegal drug production | Prakas No. 110 Management of Chemical Substance in Industrial Fields | 02/11/2004 |
| Imports of chemical substances are subject to testing requirement if necessary | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | In applying for certification, importers are required to provide a number of documents including testing report of imported chemical substances (if necessary) | To prevent the misuse, minimise the impact on the safety and environment, and prevent the diversion of chemical substances from legal business into illegal drug production | Prakas No. 110 Management of Chemical Substance in Industrial Fields | 02/11/2004 |
| CAMCONTROL's Inspection fee requirement for imports of goods | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Import of goods are subject to inspection fee of CAMCONTROL, specified under Annex 1, Joint Prakas No. 200 | Inspection revenue management | Joint Prakas No. 200 on CAMCONTROL Export-Import Goods Inspection Fee | 12/02/2011 |
| CAMCONTROL's Inspection fee for imports of goods | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Import of goods are subject to inspection fee of CAMCONTROL, specified under Annex 1, Joint Prakas No. 200 | Inspection revenue management | Joint Prakas No. 200 CAMCONTROL Export-Import Goods Inspection Fee | 12/02/2011 |
| CAMCONTROL's Inspection fee for exports of goods | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Export of goods are subject to inspection fee of CAMCONTROL | Inspection revenue management | Joint Prakas No. 200 on CAMCONTROL Export-Import Goods Inspection Fee | 12/02/2011 |
| Prohibition of circulation (including imports) of foods with defined substances | Restriction | Ministry of Commerce | Circulation (including imports) of foods with substance defined in annex 1 of Prakas No.183 is prohibited | To ensure safety of public health | Prakas No. 183 Prohibited Chemical Substances on Food | 28/09/2006 |
| Testing report requirement for certain food products | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | The Import of certain food products under Annex 2 of Prakas No. 183 required a testing report to ensure there is no substance defined in annex 1 of this Prakas | To ensure safety of public health | Prakas No. 183 Prohibited Chemical Substances on Food | 28/09/2006 |
| Temporary import ban on bird, bird meat and bird products | Prohibition | Ministry of Commerce | The import of birds, bird meat and bird products are temporarily prohibited to prevent the spread of Virus Subtype H5 from countries where Virus Subtype H5 exists | To prevent Virus Subtype H5 | Prakas No. 007 Temporary Import Prohibition on Bird and Meat Products | 16/01/2004 |
| Inspection requirement on imported goods conducted by relevant border agencies | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Customs is the lead agency in conducting inspections. In case there is a need of a specialised inspection by other relevant agencies, Customs will so request and conduct a joint inspection | To facilitate trade through implementation of risk management | Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 994 on Trade Facilitation Implementation through Risk Management | 11/06/2009 |
| Inspection requirement on exported goods Conducted by relevant border agencies | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Customs is the lead agency in conducting inspections. In case there is a need of a specialised inspection by other relevant agencies, Customs will so request and conduct a joint inspection | To facilitate trade through implementation of risk management | Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 994 on Trade Facilitation Implementation through Risk Management | 11/06/2007 |
| Import ban of weapons, explosives and munitions | Prohibition | Ministry of Defense | It is prohibited to import weapons, explosives and munitions into Cambodia. Import, export, repair, and production of weapons, explosives and ammunition are within the competency of the Royal Government. | National security | Law on Management of Weapons, Explosive, and Munitions | 06/01/2005 |
| Export ban of weapons, explosives and munitions | Prohibition | Ministry of Defense | It is prohibited to export weapons, explosives and munitions into Cambodia. Import, export, repair, and production of weapons, explosives and ammunition are within the competency of the Royal Government. | National security | Law on Management of Weapons, Explosive, and Munitions | 06/01/2005 |
| Requirement for risk assessment approval for first imports of modified living organisms | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Environment | The first import of a modified living organisms into Cambodia requires risk assessment and permit from Ministry of Enviornment | To prevent a negative impact on conservation of biological diversity | Law on Bio-Safety & Protected Areas | 18/01/2008 |
| Permit requirement for exports of modified living organisms | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Environment | Export of modified living organisms require a permit from Ministry of Enviornment | To prevent a negative impact on conservation of biological diversity | Law on Bio-Safety & Protected Areas | 18/01/2008 |
| Permit requirement for imports of metrological instruments | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Imported metrological instrument requires permit from Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | To ensure standards of metrological instruments | Prakas No. 512 on Procedure for Import-Export of Metrological Instruments | 13/08/2014 |
| Performance requirement for imported metrological instruments | Product quality requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Imported metrological instrument must meet the requirements of national metrology standards | To ensure standards of metrological instruments | Prakas No. 512 on Procedure for Import-Export of Metrological Instruments | 13/08/2014 |
| Certifcate of Origin requirement for exports of garment and leathers | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | Exporters of garment and leather are required to provide a number of supporting document (bill of landing, packing list, invoice, Cambodia Outward Declaration, Sales contract) to obtain a Certificate of Origin | Importing countries' requirement of CO | Prakas No. 273 Formalities of Issuance of Certificate of Origin | 10/01/2005 |
| Export fee for exports of garment and leather | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Commerce | Exporters of garment and leather are required to pay fee as per Article 2 | Revenue collection | Prakas No. 273 Formalities of Issuance of Certificate of Origin | 10/01/2005 |
| Certain imported goods are subject to additional taxes or custom excise duty | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The taxable value for any imported good shall be the customs value including insurance and freight plus any customs duties and any specific tax on certain merchandise and services. If there is no such adjusted customs value, the fair market value shall be used. | Revenue collection | Law on Taxation | 24/02/1997 |
| Ban on the Import of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients in Table I of the Law | Prohibition | Ministry of Health | The import of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients listed under Table I of the Law are prohibited in Cambodia | To prevent illicit drug trafficking | Law on Control of Drugs | 12/09/1996 |
| Ban on the Export of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients in Table I of the Law | Prohibition | Ministry of Health | The export of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients listed under Table I of the law are prohibited in Cambodia | To prevent illicit drug trafficking | Law on Control of Drugs | 12/09/1996 |
| Special license requirement for import of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Health | The import of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients listed under Table II, III & IV of the Law require special license | To prevent illicit drug trafficking | Law on Control of Drugs | 12/09/1996 |
| Special license requirement for export of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Health | The export of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients listed under Table II, III & IV of the law are required special requirement | To prevent illicit drug trafficking | Law on Control of Drugs | 12/09/1996 |
| Ban on the transit of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients | Measure on Re-Export | Ministry of Health | It is prohibited to transit narcotic plants, substances and ingredients listed under Table I, II, III & IV of the Law. | To prevent illicit drug trafficking | Law on Control of Drugs | 12/09/1996 |
| Import quantity restriction on narcotic plants, substances and ingredients listed under Table II, III & IV of the Law | Prohibition | Ministry of Health | The quantity of import of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients are determined by MOH on an annual basis. | To prevent illicit drug trafficking | Law on Control of Drugs | 12/09/1996 |
| Declaration requirement of funds transferred out of Cambodia, including payment for imported goods | Financial Measures | Ministry of Health | Fund transfers out of Cambodia (including payment of imported goods) exceeding the amount set by MEF requires a declaration of information including name and address of receiver to the National Bank of Cambodia | To prevent money laundering from illicit trafficking of drugs | Law on Control of Drugs | 12/09/1996 |
| Declaration requirement of funds transferred in to Cambodia, including payment for exported goods | Export Measures | Ministry of Health | Fund transfers out of Cambodia (including payment of exported goods) exceeding the amount set by MEF requires a declaration of information including name and address of receiver to the National Bank of Cambodia | To prevent money laundering from illicit trafficking of drugs | Law on Control of Drugs | 12/09/1996 |
| Packaging requirement for permitted imports of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Health | In case of import permitted of narcotic plants, substances and ingredients goods shall be seized and put in packages, boxes or cases and sealed from the time they are found. | To prevent from being stolen or fraud | Law on Control of Drugs | 12/09/1996 |
| Marking requirement for permitted drugs (including imports) | Marking Requirement | Ministry of Health | For permitted drugs (including imports), a sealed package, box or case shall be marked with a serial number on it and on the envelope of such package or on the sealed slip it shall mention the type, weight of the plants and substances in it and the number of packages in which there are plants and substances | To prevent from being stolen or fraud | Law on Control of Drugs | 12/09/1996 |
| Ban of Imports of certain quarantine pests | Quarantine Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The quarantine pests in the annexed lists are banned to import into Cambodia | To prevent the spread of quarantine pest into Cambodia | Prakas No. 100 on Cambodian Quarantine Pest List on General Product | 03/10/2010 |
| Labeling requirement for placing of various Cambodian standard logos on imported products | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Imported products that are to be circulated in Cambodia are required to have a Cambodian standard logo on labels, with specification determined in the Prakas | For the nformation for consumers | Prakas No. 112 on Cambodian Industrial Standard Logo | 02/11/2014 |
| Requirement for the request to delay, to postpone and to terminate the qualified investment project | Investment Measure | Council for the Development of Cambodia | The delay, postponement and termination of QIP are required to follow the procedures including the report on imports of raw materials, equipment, construction materials and import taxes. | To govern the QIP in Cambodia | Directive No. 365 on Procedures for Delay, Postponement, Suspension, or Termination of Company Investment Activity | 03/07/2011 |
| Approval requirement to conduct mineral prospecting and exploration | Investment Measure | Council of Ministers | All requests to conduct mineral prospecting and exploration must go through one stop service of CDC after approvals from various responsible institutions. | To govern the exploration of mineral | Sub-Decree No. 008 on Defining Investment Principles for all kinds of Mineral Resources | 31/01/2005 |
| Export ban on natural mineral resources | Prohibition | Council for the Development of Cambodia | All kinds of natural mineral resources are not allowed to be exported. They are to be retained to supply the needs of domestic factories to process finished products. Only finished products are allowed to be exported. | To govern the exploration of mineral | Sub-Decree No. 008 on Defining Investment Principles for all kinds of Mineral Resources | 31/01/2005 |
| Prohibition of uses of pesticide in Cambodia | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The pesticides listed in annex 1 are prohibited for imports in to Cambodia | To govern the use of pesticide in Cambodia | Prakas No. 484 on List of Pesticide (including list of banned pesticide) | 26/11/2012 |
| Authorisation requirement for the use of pesticide in Cambodia | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The pesticides listed in annex 2 are restricted (including imports) in Cambodia and require a permit from Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | To govern the use of pesticide in Cambodia | Prakas No. 484 on List of Pesticide (including list of banned pesticide) | 26/11/2012 |
| Permit requirement for importer of commercial fertilizer | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Importers/Exporters of fertilizers are required to obtain import/export permits from the Minsitry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and to follow the application in the annex of this sub-decree | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 119 on Procedures in Managing Commercial Fertilizer | 04/11/2013 |
| Permit requirement for exporter of commercial fertilizer | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Importers/Exporters of fertilizers are required to obtain import/export permits from the Minsitry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and to follow the application in the annex of this sub-decree | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 119 on Procedures in Managing Commercial Fertilizer | 04/11/2013 |
| Import fee requirement for imports of commercial fertilizer | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Importers of fertilizers are required to pay a service fee | Revenue collection | Prakas No. 119 on Procedures in Managing Commercial Fertilizer | 04/11/2013 |
| Fertilizer import declaration requirement | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Importers of fertilizers are required to make declaration 15 days prior to the import of fertilizer so that Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries authorities can inspect the balance of fertilizer in the warehouse. | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 119 on Procedures in Managing Commercial Fertilizer | 04/11/2013 |
| Fertilizer export declaration for analysis and inspection of standard compliance | Export Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exporters of fertilizers are required to make declaration and provide sample for analysis and inspection of standard compliance prior to export | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 119 on Procedures in Managing Commercial Fertilizer | 04/11/2013 |
| Testing requirement for imported fertilizer | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is a requirement for sample analysis to be undertaken for the import/export of fertilizer | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 119 on Procedures in Managing Commercial Fertilizer | 04/11/2013 |
| Testing requirement for exported fertilizer | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is a requirement for sample analysis on imported/exported fertilizer | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 119 on Procedures in Managing Commercial Fertilizer | 04/11/2013 |
| Inspection requirement for exported fertilizer | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exporters who package fertilizer are required to undertake inspection from Minsitry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries prior to export | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 119 on Procedures in Managing Commercial Fertilizer | 04/11/2013 |
| Approval requirement for the distribution of imported fertilizer | Restriction | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Importers must obtain approval from the Minsitry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the distribution of imported fertilizers in Cambodia | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 119 on Procedures in Managing Commercial Fertilizer | 04/11/2013 |
| Inspection requirement for transport of exported fertilizer | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The transport of fertilizers to be exported are subject to inspection by Minsitry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries authorities | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 119 on Procedures in Managing Commercial Fertilizer | 04/11/2013 |
| Inspection requirement for transport of imported fertilizer | TBT Regulations | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The transport of imported fertilizers are subject to inspection by Minsitry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries authorities | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 119 on Procedures in Managing Commercial Fertilizer | 04/11/2013 |
| Registration requirement for fertilizers companies (including importers and exporters) | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Companies (including importers and exporters) are required to register with the Minsitry of Commerce prior to registration of fertilizers to be imported or exported. | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 415 on Procedures and Requirements for Fertilizer Registration | 17/08/2012 |
| Registration requirements for exports of fertilizers | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Companies (including importers and exporters) are required to registered with MAFF prior to registration of fertilizers to be imported or exported. | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 415 on Procedures and Requirements for Fertilizer Registration | 17/08/2012 |
| Registration requirements for imports of fertilizers | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imported fertilizers are required to register at Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 415 on Procedures and Requirements for Fertilizer Registration | 17/08/2012 |
| Fertilizer registration requirement for imports and exports | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exported/imported fertilizers are required to registered at Minsitry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 415 on Procedures and Requirements for Fertilizer Registration | 17/08/2012 |
| Standard requirement for fertilizers (including imports) | Product quality requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Fertilizers circulating in Cambodia need to conform with the quality requirement under this Prakas. | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 415 on Procedures and Requirements for Fertilizer Registration | 17/08/2012 |
| Standard requirement for fertilizers (including exports) | Export Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Fertilizers circulating in Cambodia need to conform with the quality requirement under this Prakas. | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 415 on Procedures and Requirements for Fertilizer Registration | 17/08/2012 |
| Testing requirement for fertilizer imports | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Sample analysis is required for the import of fertilizer | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 415 on Procedures and Requirements for Fertilizer Registration | 17/08/2012 |
| Testing requirement for fertilizer exports | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Sample analysis is required for the export of fertilizer | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 415 on Procedures and Requirements for Fertilizer Registration | 17/08/2012 |
| Labelling requirement for fertilizer imports | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Fertilizers circulating in Cambodia (including imports) need to provide information on product label as stipulated under chapter 5 of this Prakas. | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Prakas No. 415 on Procedures and Requirements for Fertilizer Registration | 17/08/2012 |
| Registration requirement for imported chemical fertilizer | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is required to register imported chemical fertilizer with the Minsitry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 23/10/1998 |
| Registration requirement for imported chemical fertilizer | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is required to register imported chemical fertilizer with the Minsitry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 23/10/1998 |
| Permit requirement for import and export of chemical fertilizer | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Import and export of chemical fertilizer need to obtain permit from from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | To govern the commercialization of fertilizer in Cambodia | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 23/10/1998 |
| Registration requirement for imported pesticide, seeds and animal feeds | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imported pesticide, seeds and animal feeds must first be registered with the Minsitry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | To govern the commercialization of pesticide in Cambodia | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 23/10/1998 |
| Ban on Import of certain quarantine pests | Quarantine Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The quarantine pests in the annexed lists are banned for import into Cambodia | To prevent the spread of quarantine pest into Cambodia | Prakas No. 100 on Cambodian Quarantine Pest List on General Product | 23/04/2008 |
| Service fee requirement for import of fabrics under OPA form | Taxes and charges | Council for the Development of Cambodia | Imports of fabrics under OPA form are required to pay 2,000,000 Riel as administrative fee to CDC | Revenue collection | Prakas No. 991 on Public Service | 28/12/2002 |
| Service fee requirement for exports of machinery spare parts | Taxes and charges | Council for the Development of Cambodia | For the export of machinery spare parts Exporters must pay 2,000,000 Riel as administrative fee to CDC | Revenue collection | Prakas No. 991 on Public Service | 28/12/2002 |
| Licensing requirement for exports of forest products and forest byproducts | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exports of forest products and forest byproducts are required to follow the formalities and requirements under point.1.1 and point 2.1 of the notification | To govern the export/imports of forest products and by-products | Notification No. 756 on Import-Export Procedures Implementation of Wood and Wood Products | 04/09/2014 |
| Authorization requirements for imports of forest products and forest byproducts | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of forest products and forest by-products are required to follow the formalities and requirements under point.1.2 and point 2.2 of the notification, including import license, bill of lading, commercial invoice, sales-purchase | To govern the export/imports of forest products and by-products | Notification No. 756 on Import-Export Procedures Implementation of Wood and Wood Products | 04/09/2014 |
| Certifcate of Origin requirements for imports of forest products and by-forest products | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of forest products and forest by-products are required to provide CO from exporting countries | To govern the export/imports of forest products and by-products | Notification No. 756 on Import-Export Procedures Implementation of Wood and Wood Products | 04/09/2014 |
| Requirement of transportation permit for exports of forest products and by-products | Export Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The transport for exports of forest products and forest by-products are required to follow the formalities in point 3.1 of the notification. | To govern the export/imports of forest products and by-products | Notification No. 756 on Import-Export Procedures Implementation of Wood and Wood Products | 04/09/2014 |
| Requirement of transportation permit for imports of forest products and by-products | TBT Regulations | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The transport of imports of forest products and forest by-products are required to follow the formalities in point 3.1 of the notification. | To govern the export/imports of forest products and by-products | Notification No. 756 on Import-Export Procedures Implementation of Wood and Wood Products | 04/09/2014 |
| Custom declaration requirement for exports | Export Measures | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All exported goods are subject to custom declaration and declaration procedures determined by this Prakas | To govern exports of goods from Cambodia | Prakas No. 1447 on Customs Declaration Provisions and Procedures | 26/12/2007 |
| Custom declaration requirement for imports | Other formalities | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All imported goods are subject to custom declaration and declaration procedures determined by this Prakas | To govern imports of goods into Cambodia | Prakas No. 1447 on Customs Declaration Provisions and Procedures | 26/12/2007 |
| Requirement for inspection of the production and export goods | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | The inspection of the production and export goods must be conducted by technical officers of the Ministry of Commerce at the location of the production, at the place of goods collection or at the goods warehouse at the request of the company or exporter or according to the necessity of the technical department | For exporters to take advantage of preferential tariff rates. | Prakas No. 112 on Revision of Certificate of Origin Issuance Procedures | 23/05/2013 |
| Requirement to follow procedures in order to obtain certificate of origin | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | Exporters are required to follow the updated procedures of certificate of origin issuance and to be compliant with procedure of importing countries | For exporters to take advantage of preferential tariff rates. | Prakas No. 112 on Revision of Certificate of Origin Issuance Procedures | 23/05/2013 |
| Licensing for tourist guide | Licensing Requirement | Tourist guide is required to obtain license from Ministry of Tourism | . | Prakas No. 073 on Licensing of Tourist Guide | 14/09/2006 | |
| Cambodian nationality requirement for tourist guides | Nationality (for services supplier) | Tourist guide must be Cambodian national | . | Prakas No. 073 on Licensing of Tourist Guide | 14/09/2006 | |
| Fee requirement for tourist guide license | Fee | It is required to pay KHR 180,000 for the first issuance of tourist guide license and KHR 120,000 for renewal of license | . | Prakas No. 073 on Licensing of Tourist Guide | 14/09/2006 | |
| 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 nationality (2) pharmacy diploma recognized by MOH, (3) no criminal record, (4) being healthy to perform duties. | . | Law on the Management of Pharmaceuticals | 17/06/1996 |
| Cambodian nationality requirement for pharmacists 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 by MOH, (3) no criminal record, (4) being healthy to perform duties. | . | Law on the Management of Pharmaceuticals | 17/06/1996 |
| Limited duration of tourist guide license | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Tourist guide license is valid for 2 years | . | Prakas No. 073 on Licensing of Tourist Guide | 14/09/2006 | |
| Investment procedures for submission of investment application to CDC | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | The submission of investment application to CDC needs to follow the procedure in Art. 6 and 7 | . | Law on Investment | 05/08/1994 |
| Land ownership requirement for investment project | Land Ownership | Royal Government of Cambodia | It is a requirement to have 51% of shares of investment project to own land in Cambodia | . | Law on Investment | 05/08/1994 |
| Requirement to hire foreign employees | Restrictions to foreign employment (e.g. labor market test) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Investors can hire foreign employees if the qualification and expertise are not available in the Kingdom of Cambodia among the Cambodians. In the event of such hiring, appropriate documentation including the photocopies of the employee’s passport, certificate and/or degree, and a curriculum vitae shall be submitted to the Council; | . | Law on Investment | 05/08/1994 |
| Licensing requirement for tax agency | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Tax agency is required to obtain license with level of education as stipulated in Art. 4, 5 and 6, and pass the examination | - | Prakas No. 455 on Tax Agency Service | 12/04/2013 |
| Licensing requirement for tax agency | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Tax agency is required to obtain license with level of experiences and qualification as stipulated in Art. 7 | - | Prakas No. 455 on Tax Agency Service | 12/04/2013 |
| Nationality or residency requirement for tax agency | Nationality and Residency Requirements (for senior personnel) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Tax agency must be Cambodian nationality or have residency in Cambodia | - | Prakas No. 455 on Tax Agency Service | 12/04/2013 |
| Procedures for obtaining license for tax agency | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The procedures for obtaining license as tax agency are stipulated in Art. 5, 6, 7, 8 | - | Prakas No. 455 on Tax Agency Service | 12/04/2013 |
| Scope of service provided by tax agency | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The services offered by tax agency are limited to scope defined under Art. 9 | - | Prakas No. 455 on Tax Agency Service | 12/04/2013 |
| License fee for tax agency | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The licenses fees of tax agency are defined in Art. 14 | - | Prakas No. 455 on Tax Agency Service | 12/04/2013 |
| License duration for tax agency | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The licenses of tax agency are limited to 2 years | - | Prakas No. 455 on Tax Agency Service | 12/04/2013 |
| Audit requirements for contractors and suppliers of service to the government | Access to government contracts | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Contractors and suppliers of service to the government are subject to audits by National Audit Authority | - | Law on Audit | 01/01/1990 |
| 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 | - | Dummy legal | 08/07/2002 |
| Accreditation requirement for accounting firms and external auditors offering professional services in securities market | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Accounting firms and external auditors offering professional services must be accredited by SECC | - | Prakas No. 005 Accreditation of professional accounting firm | 18/03/2010 | |
| Procedure for accreditation of accounting firms and external auditors offering professional services in securities market | Procedure | Procedures for accreditation for accounting firms and external auditors offering professional services by SECC are stipulate in Art. 3, 4 ,5, 6 | - | Prakas No. 005 Accreditation of professional accounting firm | 18/03/2010 | |
| Minimum capital for accreditation of accounting firm offering professional services in securities market | Minimum capital requirements | To obtain accreditation from SECC, accounting firms must have at least KHR 500Million in capital | - | Prakas No. 005 Accreditation of professional accounting firm | 18/03/2010 | |
| Limitation of accreditation duration for accounting firms and external auditors offering professional services in securities market | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | The accreditation duration for accounting firms and external auditors offering professional services is limited to three years. | - | Prakas No. 005 Accreditation of professional accounting firm | 18/03/2010 | |
| Prohibition of service offered by accounting firms and external auditors in securities market | Prohibition | Accounting firm and external auditors are not allowed to offer services defined in Art. 10 and 11 | - | Prakas No. 005 Accreditation of professional accounting firm | 18/03/2010 | |
| Scope of services offered by accounting firms and external auditors in securities market | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | Accounting firms and external auditors must perform only the services listed in Art. 12 and 13 | - | Prakas No. 005 Accreditation of professional accounting firm | 18/03/2010 | |
| Performance requirements for accounting firms and external auditors in securities market | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Accounting firms and external auditors must fulfill obligations and performance defined in Art. 12, 13 and 14 | - | Prakas No. 005 Accreditation of professional accounting firm | 18/03/2010 | |
| Fee requirement for accreditation of accounting firms and external auditors in securities market | Fee | Accounting firms and external auditors must meet fee obligation defined in Art. 15, 16, 17, 18 | - | Prakas No. 005 Accreditation of professional accounting firm | 18/03/2010 | |
| Limitation on advertising and display of cigarettes | Advertising limitations | Ministry of Health | At each cigarettes point of sale, stall or shop, only one logo or name of tobacco product shall be allowed to be displayed or posted within the total size of 600cm2 with 30 cm in width and 20cm in length. At each cigarette point of sale, stall or shop, o | - | Prakas No. 290 on Measures for the Banning of Tobacco Product Advertising | 01/04/2011 |
| Prohibition of advertising tobacco products | Prohibition | Ministry of Health | Advertising of tobacco products is banned in areas and channels stipulated in Art. 5, 6, 7 | - | Sub-Decree No. 35 on Advertisements of Tobacco Products | 24/02/2011 |
| Limitation of advertising tobacco products | Advertising limitations | Ministry of Health | Advertising tobacco products are limited to areas and channels stipulated in Art. 6, 8 | - | Sub-Decree No. 35 on Advertisements of Tobacco Products | 24/02/2011 |
| Authorization requirement for cosmetic advertisement | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Health | Cosmetic advertisement requires prior permission from MOH | - | Prakas No. 314 on the Formality and Conditions for Cosmetic Advertisement | 21/04/2010 |
| Limitation for cosmetic advertisement | Advertising limitations | Ministry of Health | Cosmetic advertisement must obey limitation of this Prakas | - | Prakas No. 314 on the Formality and Conditions for Cosmetic Advertisement | 21/04/2010 |
| Procedures for apply for permits for cosmetic advertisement | Procedure | Ministry of Health | Procedures for apply for permits for cosmetic advertisement are stipulated in this Prakas | - | Prakas No. 314 on the Formality and Conditions for Cosmetic Advertisement | 21/04/2010 |
| Duration of permits for cosmetic advertisement | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Health | Permits for cosmetic advertisement under this Prakas are valid from 6 months to 12 months | - | Prakas No. 314 on the Formality and Conditions for Cosmetic Advertisement | 21/04/2010 |
| Obligations for cosmetic advertisement | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | Cosmetic advertisement must comply with conditions in Art. 5, 6 of this Prakas | - | Prakas No. 314 on the Formality and Conditions for Cosmetic Advertisement | 21/04/2010 |
| 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 23/08/2004 |
| Approval requirements for advertising of medicines, cosmetic, tobacco and other medical products | Authorization / permit requirements | Approval is required for advertising medicines, cosmetic, tobacco and other medical products as stipulated in Art. 1 | - | Joint Prakas No. 1787 on The Conditions for Advertising Drug and Products with Disease Curable and Preventable Qualities | 21/02/2006 | |
| Approval requirements for content of advertising of medicines, cosmetic, tobacco and other medical products | Advertising limitations | The content of advertising must be approved for advertising medicines, cosmetic, tobacco and other medical products as stipulated in Art. 1 | - | Joint Prakas No. 1787 on The Conditions for Advertising Drug and Products with Disease Curable and Preventable Qualities | 21/02/2006 | |
| Prohibition on advertising medicines with dangerous substances | Prohibition | It is prohibited to advertise medicines with dangerous substances | - | Joint Prakas No. 1787 on The Conditions for Advertising Drug and Products with Disease Curable and Preventable Qualities | 21/02/2006 | |
| Authorization requirement for advertisement | Authorization / permit requirements | Advertisements require licenses from MPP | - | Decision No. 2820 on Licensing Regulation for Advertisement | 01/11/1994 | |
| Fee requirements for authorization of advertisement | Fee | Advertisement licenses are subject to fees | - | Decision No. 2820 on Licensing Regulation for Advertisement | 01/11/1994 | |
| Duration of license for advertisement | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Advertisement licenses for type B is valid for 12 months and type A are valid for 3 years | - | Decision No. 2820 on Licensing Regulation for Advertisement | 01/11/1994 | |
| Obligations and conditions for advertisement | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Advertisement must obey rules and conditions as in this Decision | - | Decision No. 2820 on Licensing Regulation for Advertisement | 01/11/1994 | |
| Advertising requirements for securities firms, securities representatives, investment advisory firms, and investment advisory representatives | Advertising limitations | Securities firms, securities representatives, investment advisory firms, and investment advisory representatives must comply with advertising requirement in Art. 30 of this Prakas | - | Prakas No. 008-11 on Code Conduct of Securities Firms and Securities | 27/06/2011 | |
| Registration requirement for aircrafts | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Aircrafts must register in Cambodia or any country prior to operation in Cambodia | - | Law on Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Cambodia | 19/01/2008 |
| Compliance requirements for aircrafts | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Royal Government of Cambodia | Aircrafts must comply with various regulations and rules of State Secretariat of Civil Aviation to operate in Cambodia | - | Law on Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Cambodia | 19/01/2008 |
| User fee requirements | Fee | Royal Government of Cambodia | The services users are subject to various fee | - | Law on Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Cambodia | 19/01/2008 |
| Insurance stamp specification requirement for vehicle | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Insurance stamps must follow the specification defined in Art. 3 and 3 | - | Prakas No. 002 on Compulsory Insurance Stamp for vehicle | 16/10/2002 |
| Required terms and conditions in insurance certificate | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Insurance certificate must contain the terms and conditions defined in Art. 13, 14, 15, 31, 32 | - | Royal KRAM on promulgation of insurance law | 06/07/2000 |
| Insurance requirement for commercial motor vehicle, construction project, and passenger transports | Other measures | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Commercial vehicle, construction project, and passenger transports required insurance | - | Royal KRAM on promulgation of insurance law | 06/07/2000 |
| Registration requirement for insurance companies. | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All insurance companies are required to register | - | Royal KRAM on promulgation of insurance law | 06/07/2000 |
| Form of establishment requirement for insurance companies | Form of establishment | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All insurance companies are required to operate as public liability company | - | Royal KRAM on promulgation of insurance law | 06/07/2000 |
| Compulsory insurance requirement for vehicle and third party | Other measures | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Types of vehicles defined in Art. 2 are required to have compulsory insurance for vehicle and third party | - | Inter-ministerial Prakas No 653 on compulsory for motor vehicle and third party | 16/10/2002 |
| Minimum compensation insurance requirement | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Types of vehicles defined in Art. 2 are required to insure the minimum compensation in accordance to type of vehicles, defined in Art. 3 | - | Inter-ministerial Prakas No 653 on compulsory for motor vehicle and third party | 16/10/2002 |
| Compulsory insurance requirement for passenger transports | Other measures | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All types of passenger transports must possess compulsory insurance for its passengers | - | Inter-ministerial prakas No 654 on compulsory insurance of passenger transports | 16/10/2002 |
| Minimum compensation insurance requirement | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All passenger transports are required to insure the minimum compensation in accordance to type of vehicles, defined in Art. 3 | - | Inter-ministerial prakas No 654 on compulsory insurance of passenger transports | 16/10/2002 |
| Compulsory insurance requirement for construction site | Other measures | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All construction site with exceptions defined in Art. 2, must possess compulsory insurance. | - | Inter-ministerial Prakas No 655 on compulsory insurance of construction site | 16/10/2002 |
| Minimum compensation insurance requirement | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All construction sites are required to insure the minimum compensation, defined in Art. 3 | - | Inter-ministerial Prakas No 655 on compulsory insurance of construction site | 16/10/2002 |
| 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 | - | Dummy legal | 17/12/2001 |
| Requirement to publish financial statement for general insurance business | Other measures | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All insurance companies and insurance brokers are required to publish annual financial statement including audited balance sheet and income statement | - | Prakas No. 619 on publishing of annual financial statement for general insurance business | 03/09/2010 |
| 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 22/10/2001 |
| Solvency margin requirement for insurance companies | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Insurance companies must comply with solvency requirements in Art. 4 and 6 | - | Prakas No. 186 on solvency margin for general insurance company | 20/03/2007 |
| 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. | - | Prakas No. 098 on Licensing to General or Life Insurance Company | 17/01/2007 |
| 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. | - | Dummy legal | 17/01/2007 |
| Capital requirement for insurance companies | Minimum capital requirements | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Insurance companies are required to provide evidence of availability of capital during the application phase to obtain a license | - | Prakas No. 098 on Licensing to General or Life Insurance Company | 17/01/2007 |
| Limited duration of license for insurance companies | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The license for insurance companies is valid for 3 years, renewable. | - | Prakas No. 098 on Licensing to General or Life Insurance Company | 17/01/2007 |
| Fee requirement for license for insurance companies | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Insurance companies are required to pay a fee of KHR 50 Million to obtain a license | - | Prakas No. 098 on Licensing to General or Life Insurance Company | 17/01/2007 |
| Stamp requirement undertaken by insurance companies | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Insurance companies must comply with obligations regarding stamps defined under this Prakas | - | Prakas No. 002 on Compulsory Insurance Stamp for vehicle | 03/01/2006 |
| 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. | - | Dummy legal | 29/06/2011 |
| Licensing requirement of micro-insurance companies | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Micro-insurance companies are required to obtain a license by MEF prior to commencement of operations. | - | Circular No. 009 on Issuance of Temporary License for Micro-insurance | 29/06/2011 |
| Capital requirement for Micro-insurance companies | Minimum capital requirements | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Micro-insurance companies are required to have a minimum capital of KHR 600 Million | - | Circular No. 009 on Issuance of Temporary License for Micro-insurance | 29/06/2011 |
| Limited duration of license for micro-insurance companies | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The license for micro-insurance companies is valid for 1 year, renewable. | - | Circular No. 009 on Issuance of Temporary License for Micro-insurance | 29/06/2011 |
| Fee requirement for license for micro-insurance companies | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Micro-insurance companies are required to pay a fee of KHR 5 Million to obtain a license, and of KHR 1.5 Million for certificates of branches of insurance companies | - | Circular No. 009 on Issuance of Temporary License for Micro-insurance | 29/06/2011 |
| Licensing requirement of agents, brokers and loss adjusters | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Agents, brokers and loss adjusters are required to obtain a license by MEF prior to commencement of operations. | - | Prakas No. 865 on Insurance Licensing to Agent Broker and Loss Adjuster | 23/11/2001 |
| Licensing requirement of agents, brokers and loss adjusters | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Agents, brokers and loss adjusters are required to obtain a license by MEF prior to commencement of operations. | - | Prakas No. 865 on Insurance Licensing to Agent Broker and Loss Adjuster | 23/11/2001 |
| Capital requirement for agents, brokers and loss adjusters | Minimum capital requirements | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Minimum capital required for agents, brokers and loss adjusters, as mentioned under article 2. | - | Prakas No. 865 on Insurance Licensing to Agent Broker and Loss Adjuster | 23/11/2001 |
| Limited duration of license for agents, brokers and loss adjusters | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The license for agents and loss adjusters is valid for 3 years, and for broker is valid for 1 year; renewable. | - | Prakas No. 865 on Insurance Licensing to Agent Broker and Loss Adjuster | 23/11/2001 |
| Fee requirement for license for agents, brokers and loss adjusters | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Agents, brokers and loss adjusters are required to pay fee for the license of as mentioned in Art. 8 of this Prakas. | - | Prakas No. 865 on Insurance Licensing to Agent Broker and Loss Adjuster | 23/11/2001 |
| 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. | - | Dummy legal | 17/11/2001 |
| Licensing requirement of agents, brokers and insurance companies | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Agents, brokers and insurance companies are required the license by MEF prior to commencement of operations. | - | Prakas No. 934 on General Limitation of Insurance Operation | 17/11/2001 |
| Capital requirement for agents, brokers and insurance companies | Minimum capital requirements | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Agents, brokers and insurance companies are required to deposit 10% of registered capital with national treasury | - | Prakas No. 934 on General Limitation of Insurance Operation | 17/11/2001 |
| Fee requirement for insurance and pension sector | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All activities of insurance and pension such as license requests are subject to public service fee under this Notification | - | Notification on public service on insurance and pension | 15/11/2015 |
| Requirement on hiring foreign nationals | Nationality (for services supplier) | Council for the Development of Cambodia | FDI must give preference to Cambodian citizens in the hiring of employees | - | SubDecree No. 88 on the Implementation of the Law on Investment of the Kingdom of Cambodia | 29/12/1997 |
| Requirement to apply for tax exemption on imports of approved QIP projects | Other measures | Council for the Development of Cambodia | Imports of materials are subject to duty exemption if the QIP falls under criteria in the annex 2 of SubDecree No. 88 on implementation of the Law on Investment | - | SubDecree No. 88 on the Implementation of the Law on Investment of the Kingdom of Cambodia | 29/12/1997 |
| 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. | - | Dummy legal | 29/12/1997 |
| New salary tax rate for employees | Other measures | Employees' salary are subject to new tax rates | - | Notification No. 048 on Implementation of Regulation on Salary Tax Amended by the Law on Finance for Control | 06/01/2015 | |
| Company information update requirement | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Obligation to provide company updates to tax department before November 01, 2014 | - | Notification No. 3388 on Tax Registration and Company Update Obligations | 20/10/2014 | |
| Requirement for chairman of company to provide sample of thumbprint at GDT | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Obligation for the chairman of a company to provide sample of thumbprint at GDT | - | Notification No. 3388 on Tax Registration and Company Update Obligations | 20/10/2014 | |
| Requirement for annual tax declaration | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Obligation to complete annual tax declaration for the year 2014 before 31 March 2015 | - | Notification No. 1458 on Annual Tax Declaration for the Year | 27/02/2015 | |
| Procedures and forms for invoices | Procedure | Invoicing must follow the procedures and forms in this instruction | - | Instruction No. 1127 on Invoice Formatting for Tax Payers | 26/01/2016 | |
| Compliance with invoice formatting | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Invoices must be compliant with formats in this instruction | - | Instruction No. 1127 on Invoice Formatting for Tax Payers | 26/01/2016 | |
| Requirement for registered office or registered agent in Cambodia | Local Presence (mandatory establishment) | Ministry of Commerce | Partnership or company which operates in Cambodia is required to maintain registered office or registered agent in Cambodia | - | Law on Commercial Enterprises | 19/06/2005 |
| Requirement and procedures for registered office or registered agent in Cambodia | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Registration of office and agent is required to follow the procedures in Art. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 107 and 108. | - | Law on Commercial Enterprises | 19/06/2005 |
| Form of establishing a foreign business in Cambodia | Form of establishment | Ministry of Commerce | Foreign businesses are allowed to establish in the form of1. representative, 2. branch or 3. subsidiary. | - | Law on Commercial Enterprises | 19/06/2005 |
| Minimum percentage of share held by foreign company for subsidiaries | Limitations to foreign equity | Ministry of Commerce | Foreign companies are required to hold at least 51% of shares in the subsidiary | - | Law on Commercial Enterprises | 19/06/2005 |
| Requirements for existing business to re-register through online system | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | All businesses are required to make re-registration through online system and follow requirements and procedures of this Prakas. | - | Prakas No. 299 on Business Re-registration through online system | 29/12/2015 |
| Registration requirement for legal representatives of trade marks | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Commerce | Legal representatives of trade marks must be registered with MOC | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 09/02/2011 |
| Khmer nationality for Members Chamber of Commerce | Nationality (for services supplier) | Ministry of Commerce | Members of Chamber of Commerce must be Khmer nationality | - | Law on the Chambers of Commerce | 22/06/1995 |
| Requirements for re-registration of all business | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Commerce | All business are required to be re-registered in automation system | - | Prakas No. 300 on Re-registration of Business in Automation System | 29/12/2015 |
| 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 | - | Dummy legal | 05/01/2016 |
| Registration requirement for all trading activities | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Commerce | All trading activities are required to register | - | Prakas No. 117 on Trading Activities of Commercial Companies | 25/01/2000 |
| Procedures for recordal of license contract and franchise contract | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Recordal of license contract and franchise contract follow the procedures described in this notification | - | Notification No 738 on on Recordal of License Contract and Franchise | 12/03/2015 |
| Procedures and form for registration of collective marks | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Registration of collective marks have to follow procedures and form provided by this notification | - | Notification No. 0252 on the registration of collective marks | 25/01/2015 |
| Registration requirement for business operations | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Commerce | Business activities in Cambodia are required to register with MOC within 15 days prior to business commnencement | - | Law on Amendment to the law on Commercial Rules and Commercial Registration | 18/11/1999 |
| Procedures for business registrations | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Procedures for business registration are stipulated in Art. 14 New and Art. 17 New | - | Law on Amendment to the law on Commercial Rules and Commercial Registration | 18/11/1999 |
| Procedures for insolvency proceedings | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Insolvency procedures are covered by most of Articles of this law | - | Law on Insolvency | 08/12/2007 |
| Procedures for registration and protection of marks | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Procedures for registration and protection of marks are stipulated in Art. 9, 10, 13 | - | Prakas No. 293 on Procedures for Registration and Protection of Marks | 30/08/2016 |
| Fee for registration and protection of marks | Fee | Ministry of Commerce | Fee for registration and protection of marks as provided in Art. 9 | - | Prakas No. 293 on Procedures for Registration and Protection of Marks | 30/08/2016 |
| Procedures on placing abbreviation to determine forms of establishments (companies) | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Procedures on placing abbreviation to determine forms of establishments (companies) are stipulated in Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | - | Prakas No. 137 on Procedures on Placing Abbreviation to Determine Forms of Establishments | 23/03/2016 |
| Procedures on business registration | Procedure | Ministry of Commerce | Business registrations follow the procedures of this Prakas | - | Prakas No. 42 On Procedures on Business Registration | 29/01/2015 |
| Requirement for business registration | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Commerce | Business operating in Cambodia are required to register at least 15 days prior to operation | - | Law on Amendment to the law on Procedures and Business Registration | 18/11/1999 |
| Fee of mark registration | Fee | Ministry of Commerce | Mark registrations are subject to fee payments | - | Notification No. 1493 on Fee of Mark Registration | 22/05/2015 |
| Conditions for mark registrations | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Commerce | Mark registrations must comply with conditions of this Prakas. | - | Notification No. 016 on Conditions for Mark Registration | 05/01/2015 |
| Annual patent tax payment | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Businesses operating in Cambodia are subject to annual patent tax defined in this Prakas | - | Prakas No. 1821 on Patent Tax | 25/12/2015 |
| Tax registration procedure | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Businesses are required to register for taxation purposes within 15 working days from business registration or commencement of business activity and follow the procedure in Art. 7 | - | Prakas No. 496 on Tax Registration | 06/04/2016 |
| Tax registration fee requirement | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Businesses are required to register for taxation purposes within 15 working days from business registration or commencement of business activity, and pay registration fee, defined in Art. 9 | - | Prakas No. 496 on Tax Registration | 06/04/2016 |
| Accounting procedures for small tax enterprises | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Small tax enterprises must follow the tax accounting rules as stipulated in Art. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18 | - | Prakas No. 1820 on Accounting Tax for Small Enterprise | 25/12/2015 |
| 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 09/10/2014 |
| Fee requirement for tax registration | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Fees for tax registration are stipulated in Art. 6 | - | Dummy legal | 09/10/2014 |
| Procedures for tax registration | Procedure | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Tax registration must follow the procedures in Art. 7, 8, 9 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 17/03/2016 |
| Reporting in accordance with accounting standard requirement for enterprise in Cambodia | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Economy and Finance | It is required that enterprises in Cambodia report in accordance with accounting standards in Art. 3, 4, 5 | - | Law on Accounting-Auditing and Accounting Professionalism | 08/07/2002 |
| 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 | - | Dummy legal | 25/03/2008 |
| Work permit requirement for foreigners working in Cambodia | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Foreigners who work in Cambodia are required to obtain work permit | - | Prakas No. 555 on Management of Foreign Work Permit | 10/11/1995 |
| Limited duration of work permit for foreigners working in Cambodia | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | The duration of various types of work permit for foreigners who work in Cambodia are defined in Art. 4 | - | Prakas No. 555 on Management of Foreign Work Permit | 10/11/1995 |
| Procedures for applying for work permit for foreigners working in Cambodia | Procedure | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Procedures for applying for work permit for foreigners who work in Cambodia are defined in Art. 2 | - | Prakas No. 555 on Management of Foreign Work Permit | 10/11/1995 |
| Procedures for labor dispute resolution | Procedure | Labor dispute resolution follows the procedures set out in this Prakas | - | Prakas No. 317 on Procedures for Labour Dispute Resolution | 29/11/2001 | |
| Obligation for enterprises to employ overtime workers | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Enterprises which wish to employ overtime employee need to prepare the documents as in Art. 2 for inspection | - | Prakas No. 316 on Employing Staff Beyond Regular Working Hours | 29/11/2001 | |
| Requirements to obtain certificate of implementing labor law | Performance requirements (non-mandatory) | Enterprises must meet performance criteria in Art. 2 to obtain certificate of implementing labor law awarded by MLVT | - | Prakas No. 268 on Granting Certificate to Enterprise for Implementing Labor Law | 20/11/2000 | |
| Permit requirement for implementing overtime work in the factory | Authorization / permit requirements | Factories are required a permit from MLVT to implement overtime work arrangements | - | Notification No. 030 on Overtime Working in Garment Factories | 27/02/2015 | |
| Limited hours for overtime working in the factory | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | Overtime for overtime working hours in factories are limited to two hours per day | - | Notification No. 030 on Overtime Working in Garment Factories | 27/02/2015 | |
| Procedure to Apply for and Extend Foreign Work Permit and Foreign Employment Card | Procedure | Procedure to apply for and extend foreign work permit and foreign employment card are stipulated in this guideline | - | Guideline on 003-15 on the Procedure to Apply for and Extend Foreign Work Permit and Foreign Employment Card | 26/01/2015 | |
| Fee requirement to Apply for and Extend Foreign Work Permit and Foreign Employment Card | Fee | Fee to apply for and extend foreign work permit and foreign employment card are stipulated in the guideline | - | Guideline on 003-15 on the Procedure to Apply for and Extend Foreign Work Permit and Foreign Employment Card | 26/01/2015 | |
| Obligation for factories to implement social security scheme on health care | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Factories are required to implement social security scheme on health care from May 01, 2016 onward | - | Prakas No. 093-16 Determination of Phases and Date of Implementation Of Social Security Scheme on Health Care | 07/03/2016 | |
| Requirement for contribution for health care scheme | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Employers are required to pay contributions for health care scheme of employees | - | Prakas No. 220 on Determination of Contribution Rate and Formality of Paying Contribution for Health Care Scheme | 13/06/2016 | |
| Procedures for paying contribution for health care scheme | Procedure | Procedures for paying contributions for health care scheme are stipulated in Art. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | - | Prakas No. 220 on Determination of Contribution Rate and Formality of Paying Contribution for Health Care Scheme | 13/06/2016 | |
| Registration requirements for trade union | Authorization / permit requirements | Trade unions must be registered with MLVT or provincial department | - | Dummy legal | 27/06/2016 | |
| Procedures for registration of trade union | Procedure | Procedures for registration of trade unions are stipulated in Art. 3, 4, 5 | - | Dummy legal | 27/06/2016 | |
| Procedures for recruiting young employees/workers of 15 to 18 years of age | Procedure | Recruiting young employees/workers from 15 to 18 years old must be in compliance with procedures and conditions as stipulated in Art. 5 | - | Prakas No. 467 on Procedure for Recruitment of Young Workers-Employees at Enterprises Establishments | 20/11/2015 | |
| Working conditions and requirements for young employees/workers (age from 15 to 18 years old) | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Recruiting young employees/workers (from 15 to 18 years old) must comply with the working conditions and requirements as in Art. 6 and 7 | - | Prakas No. 467 on Procedure for Recruitment of Young Workers-Employees at Enterprises Establishments | 20/11/2015 | |
| Requirement for quota of disable employees | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Enterprises are required to have quota for disable employees | - | Sub-decree No. 108 on Employment Rate of Persons with Disability | 03/08/2010 | |
| Procedures for recruitment of disable workers | Procedure | Procedures for recruitment of disable workers are stipulated in Art. 8, 9, 10 | - | Sub-decree No. 108 on Employment Rate of Persons with Disability | 03/08/2010 | |
| Requirement to ask for work permit and to extend work permit for foreign employees | Authorization / permit requirements | Obligation for foreign employees to ask and to extend work permit by end of March each year | - | Notification No. 323 on Foreign Employees | 04/12/2014 | |
| Requirements to provide education on hygiene, technical issues on occupational safety and health issues related to the work | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Obligation for enterprises to provide education on hygiene, technical issues on occupational safety and health issues related to the work | - | Prakas No. 176 on Education on Hygiene and Technicality for Occupational Safety to Workers, Shop Stewards and Unions | 19/06/2013 | |
| Requirements for employing workers from age 12 to 15 | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Obligation for enterprises who employ workers from age 12 to 15 to follow the requirements in Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | - | Prakas No. 002-08 on Category of Occupation and Light Work Permitted for Children Aged from 12 to 15 | 08/01/2008 | |
| Permit requirement for using foreign workforce | Authorization / permit requirements | Enterprises must submit written requests to MVLT to employ foreign workforce | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 20/08/2014 | |
| Fee requirement for various public services | Fee | Enterprises are required to pay (including for employees) for various service fees to MLVT | - | Dummy legal | 28/12/2012 | |
| Permission requirement for employing foreign workers | Authorization / permit requirements | Employing foreign workers require permissions from MLVT | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 17/08/2016 | |
| Fees for requests of work permits for foreign workers | Fee | Requests of work permits for foreign workers are subject to fees | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 06/03/2016 | |
| Fee requirement for business registration | Fee | Ministry of Commerce | Business registration is subject to fee in Art. 2 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 10/03/2016 | |
| Procedures for employing foreign workers | Procedure | Enterprises employing foreign workers must follow the procedures in Art. 2 | - | Dummy legal | 16/07/2014 | |
| Obligations for employing foreign workers | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Enterprises employing foreign workers must fulfill the obligations in Art. 2 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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) | - | Dummy legal | 10/03/2011 |
| Procedures for registration of Marks | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures for registration of marks are stipulated in this Subdecree | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 26/06/1996 |
| Licensing requirements for architectural and construction companies | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Architectural and construction companies operating in Cambodia require licenses from MLMUPC. | - | Prakas No. 75 on the Regulation of Architectural and Construction Companies and Enterprises | 02/09/1999 | |
| Fee requirements for architectural and construction companies | Fee | Enterprises and architectural/construction companies, natural persons, and groups of constructors shall pay various fees for registration and issuance of licenses consistent with the Prakas of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. | - | Prakas No. 75 on the Regulation of Architectural and Construction Companies and Enterprises | 02/09/1999 | |
| Minimum capital requirements for architectural and construction companies | Minimum capital requirements | Architectural and construction companies operating in Cambodia must comply with minimum capitals in this Prakas. | - | Prakas No. 75 on the Regulation of Architectural and Construction Companies and Enterprises | 02/09/1999 | |
| Licensing duration for architectural and construction companies | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | licenses for architectural and construction companies are valid for 3 years. | - | Prakas No. 75 on the Regulation of Architectural and Construction Companies and Enterprises | 02/09/1999 | |
| Forms of establishments for architectural and construction companies | Form of establishment | Architectural and construction companies must be set up in one of 4 forms in this Prakas. | - | Prakas No. 75 on the Regulation of Architectural and Construction Companies and Enterprises | 02/09/1999 | |
| Procedures for obtaining licenses for architectural and construction companies | Procedure | Procedures for obtaining licenses for architectural and construction companies are stipulated in this Prakas. | - | Prakas No. 75 on the Regulation of Architectural and Construction Companies and Enterprises | 02/09/1999 | |
| Registration requirements for architectural and construction companies | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Architectural and construction companies must register with MLMUPC | - | Instruction No. 002 on Registration of Architectural and Construction Enterprises, Companies and Foreign Entities | 10/07/2000 | |
| Forms of establishments for foreign architectural and construction companies | Form of establishment | Foreign architectural and construction companies must be set up in one of 3 forms in this Instruction. | - | Instruction No. 002 on Registration of Architectural and Construction Enterprises, Companies and Foreign Entities | 10/07/2000 | |
| Procedures for obtaining licenses for foreign architectural and construction companies | Procedure | Procedures for obtaining licenses for foreign architectural and construction companies are stipulated in this Prakas. | - | Instruction No. 002 on Registration of Architectural and Construction Enterprises, Companies and Foreign Entities | 10/07/2000 | |
| Fee requirements on Audiovisual services | Fee | Audiovisual services are subject various fees | - | Dummy legal | 22/12/1999 | |
| Licensing requirement for Microfinance deposit taking institutions | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | Microfinance deposit taking institutions are required to obtain a license from NBC | - | Prakas No. B-7-07-163 on Licensing of Microfinance Deposit Taking Institutions | 13/12/2007 |
| Minimum capital for Microfinance deposit taking institutions | Minimum capital requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | Microfinance deposit taking institutions are required to have a minimum capital of KHR 10,000 Million | - | Prakas No. B-7-07-163 on Licensing of Microfinance Deposit Taking Institutions | 13/12/2007 |
| Minimum years of operation of Microfinance deposit taking institutions | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | National Bank of Cambodia | Microfinance institutions requesting the deposit taking license are required to be in operation for no less than three years | - | Prakas No. B-7-07-163 on Licensing of Microfinance Deposit Taking Institutions | 13/12/2007 |
| Profitability requirement for Microfinance deposit taking institutions | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | Microfinance institutions requesting the deposit taking license are required to have at least two consecutive years of profitability | - | Prakas No. B-7-07-163 on Licensing of Microfinance Deposit Taking Institutions | 13/12/2007 |
| 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. | - | Dummy legal | 29/12/2004 |
| Registration and licensing requirement for institutions engaging in micro-finance activities | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | NGO and Microfinance institutions are required to registered with NBC if their lending and deposit activities fall under the criteria set out in Art. 3 and 8 of this Prakas. | - | Prakas No. B-7-02-49 on Registration and Licensing of Microfinance Institutions | 25/02/2002 |
| Restriction on operations of services of MFI, NGO and Associations | Prohibition | National Bank of Cambodia | All registered and licensed MFIs, NGOs and associations conducting banking operations are prohibited to conduct leasing, payment service, and other service under Art. 2 of this Prakas. | - | Prakas No. B-7-00-06 on the Licensing of Microfinance Institutions | 11/01/2000 |
| Requirement of form of establishment for MFI applicant | Form of establishment | National Bank of Cambodia | All MFI applicants need to be established as limited liability company or cooperative | - | Prakas No. B-7-00-06 on the Licensing of Microfinance Institutions | 11/01/2000 |
| Minimum capital requirement for MFI applicants | Minimum capital requirements | National Bank of Cambodia | All registered MFIs are required to register a minimum capital of KHR 250 Million | - | Prakas No. B-7-00-06 on the Licensing of Microfinance Institutions | 11/01/2000 |
| Licensing requirement for Microfinance institutions | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | National Bank of Cambodia | All registered MFIs are required to obtain a license and follow the procedures and requirements under this Prakas. | - | Prakas No. B-7-00-06 on the Licensing of Microfinance Institutions | 11/01/2000 |
| Fee requirements for MFIs | Fee | National Bank of Cambodia | MFIs are required to pay a one-off fee when applying for the license, and annual fees defined under this Prakas. | - | Prakas No. B-7-00-06 on the Licensing of Microfinance Institutions | 11/01/2000 |
| Liquidity ratio requirement | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | National Bank of Cambodia | MFIs must maintain the liquidity ratio of 100%. | - | Prakas No. B-7-00-06 on the Licensing of Microfinance Institutions | 11/01/2000 |
| Loan portfolio and loan loss provisioning requirement | Performance requirements (mandatory) | National Bank of Cambodia | MFIs must be compliant with classification of loan portfolio and loan loss provisioning | - | Prakas No. B-7-00-06 on the Licensing of Microfinance Institutions | 11/01/2000 |
| Limitation on single borrower (beneficiary) | Numerical restrictions (operation / output) | National Bank of Cambodia | Loan commitment aggregate to an individual borrower or group of borrowers constituting of a single beneficiary will not exceed 50% of net worth. | - | Prakas No. B-7-00-06 on the Licensing of Microfinance Institutions | 11/01/2000 |
| 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | Dummy legal | 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. | Dummy legal | 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. | Dummy legal | 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. | Dummy legal | 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. | Dummy legal | 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. | Dummy legal | 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. | Dummy legal | 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. | Dummy legal | 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) | Dummy legal | 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) | Dummy legal | 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) | Dummy legal | 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) | Dummy legal | 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) | Dummy legal | 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) | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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) | Dummy legal | 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) | Dummy legal | 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) | Dummy legal | 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) | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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% | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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% | - | Dummy legal | 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% | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 19/12/1997 | |
| Khmer language requirements for requesting construction permits | Other measures | Applications for requesting construction permits must be in Khmer. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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) | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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) | - | Dummy legal | 08/08/2016 |
| Prohibition of game betting activities | Prohibition | Council of Ministers | Game betting business, except in casino, are prohibited | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 17/08/2011 |
| Licensing for Karaoke businesses | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Karaoke businesses are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 13/06/2008 | |
| Licensing for Karaoke businesses | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Karaoke businesses are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | Dummy legal | 13/06/2008 | |
| Obligations for Karaoke businesses | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Karaoke businesses must comply with requirements and conditions of this notifications | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 05/03/2003 |
| Weight limits for trucks | Numerical restrictions (other) | Truck transportation must be in compliance with limits on weight on roads | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 11/08/2012 |
| Licensing for operating resort businesses | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Resort businesses are required to obtain license from Ministry of Tourism | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 13/06/2008 | |
| Obligations for restaurants and canteen | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Restaurants and canteens must comply with conditions and obligations provided in this notification | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 18/07/2007 | |
| Obligations for operating resort businesses | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Resort businesses must comply with requirements and conditions of this Notifications | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 21/09/2012 | |
| Prohibition of misconducts | Prohibition | Lawyers and law firms are prohibited from misconducts as stipulated in Art. 44. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 19/12/2002 | |
| Khmer language requirement during the arbitration process | Other measures | The arbitration proceedings must be carried out in Khmer language only. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 28/08/2003 |
| Obligations of doctors | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | Doctors must comply with codes of conducts provided in this sub-decree | - | Dummy legal | 28/08/2003 |
| Obligations of dentists | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Ministry of Health | Dentists must comply with codes of conducts provided in this subdecree | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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) | - | Dummy legal | 09/04/1999 | |
| Prohibition to access certain information | Prohibition | Press is prohibited to access government related records as in Art. 5 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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% | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 28/06/2010 | |
| Fee requirements for cash settlement agents | Fee | Cash settlement agents are subject to various fee payments as in Art. 10 | - | Dummy legal | 28/06/2010 | |
| Performance requirements for cash settlement agents | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Cash settlement agents must comply with conditions and obligations in this Prakas | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 03/05/2011 | |
| Procedures for listing in SECC | Procedure | Procedures for listing are stipulated in the annex of this Prakas | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 31/12/2009 | |
| Fee for registration of disclosure documents | Fee | Obligation to pay fee as in Art. 49 for registration of disclosure documents | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 18/03/2010 | |
| Procedures for securities clearing and settlement | Procedure | Securities clearing and settlements follow the procedures in the annex of this Prakas | - | Dummy legal | 03/05/2011 | |
| Fee for securities clearing and settlement | Procedure | Securities clearing and settlements are subject to fee in the annex of this Prakas | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 18/12/2009 | |
| Fee requirements for obtaining License for securities firms | Fee | The license fee of securities firms are defined in Art. 17 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 30/06/2010 | |
| Minimum capital requirement | Minimum capital requirements | Minimum capital requirement for securities registrars and securities transfer agents are defined in Art. 4 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 08/01/1997 |
| Khmer national requirement for ownership of land in Cambodian | Land Ownership | Only Cambodian nationals can own land in Cambodia | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 13/02/1998 |
| Procedures for Khmer naturalization | Procedure | Royal Government of Cambodia | Procedures for Khmer naturalization are stipulated in this Anukret | - | Dummy legal | 31/05/2013 |
| Administrative fee for Khmer naturalization | Fee | Royal Government of Cambodia | Khmer naturalizations are subject to administrative fees | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 31/05/2013 |
| Administrative fee for renunciation of Khmer Citizenship | Fee | Royal Government of Cambodia | Renunciation of Khmer citizenship is subject to administrative fees | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 18/05/2015 |
| Determination of electricity tariffs | Limitations on pricing | Ministry of Mines and Energy | Tariffs of electricity are determined and reviewed by EAC | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 18/03/2003 |
| Prohibition of unauthorized copy from original published work | Prohibition | Prohibition to carry our unauthorized copy from original published work | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 25/08/2016 |
| Licensing fee requirement for housing developers | Fee | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Housing developers are subject to license fees | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 22/12/2010 |
| License requirements for road transport drivers | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Road transport drivers are required to have a license | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 03/10/2016 | |
| Specifications and limits of modified trucks | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Modified trucks must comply with specifications and limits of this notification. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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.) | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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) | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 10/06/2009 | |
| Licensing requirement for tour guide | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Tour guides are required to obtain license from MOT | - | Dummy legal | 10/06/2009 | |
| Khmer nationality requirement for tour guide | Nationality (for services supplier) | Tour guides must be Khmer national | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 10/06/2009 | |
| Licensing fee requirement for business related to tourism | Fee | Business related to tourism are required to pay licensing fee | - | Dummy legal | 10/06/2009 | |
| Performance requirements tourist guide businesses | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Tourist guide businesses must comply with requirements and conditions of this notification | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 27/08/2012 | |
| Dress requirements for tourist guides | Performance requirements (non-mandatory) | Tourist guides must dress in accordance to requirements of this Prakas | - | Dummy legal | 30/08/2006 | |
| Licensing requirement for tourist guide | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Tourist guide must hold license from MOT | - | Dummy legal | 13/08/2011 | |
| Khmer nationality requirement for tourist guide | Nationality (for services supplier) | Tourist guide must be Khmer citizen | - | Dummy legal | 13/08/2011 | |
| Duration of license for tourist guide | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | License for tourist guide is valid for one year | - | Dummy legal | 13/08/2011 | |
| Performance requirements for tourist guide | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Tourist guides must fulfill the obligations defined in this Aknukret | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 17/02/2014 | |
| Limited speeding for road transport users | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Road transport users must comply with speed limits as in Art. 5 | - | Dummy legal | 08/07/2015 | |
| Public services for MPWT | Fee | All users of transport services are subject to public service fee of MPWT | - | Dummy legal | 26/01/2010 | |
| Licensing for travel agent | Licensing Requirement | Travel agents are required to obtain a license from Ministry of Tourism | - | Dummy legal | 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. | - | Dummy legal | 18/07/2007 | |
| Limited duration of travel agent license | Numerical restrictions (duration license) | Travel agent license is valid for 01 year | - | Dummy legal | 18/07/2007 | |
| License requirement for travel agents | Authorization / permit requirements | Travel agents are required to obtain permission from MOT | - | Dummy legal | 18/07/2007 | |
| Performance requirement for travel agents | Performance requirements (mandatory) | Travel agents must fulfill obligations under this Circular | - | Dummy legal | 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 | - | Dummy legal | 12/08/2010 |
| Prohibition/restriction of imports for SPS reasons, n.e.s | SPS Regulations | Ministry of Commerce | According to Article 18, it is prohibited to put in the stream of commerce food products contaminated or toxic or do not meet bacteriological or sanitary requirement as stipulated by regulations | It is prohibited to put in the stream of commerce food products contaminated or toxic or do not meet bacteriological or sanitary requirement as stipulated by regulations | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Services | 20/06/2000 |
| Labeling Requirement | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Health | According to Article 10, products similar to those for feeding infants and children not containing enough nutrients as required by infants and children shall bear the warning that this product is not for feeding infants and children. | Products similar to those for feeding infants and children not containing enough nutrients as required by infants and children shall bear the warning that this product is not for feeding infants and children. | Sub-Decree No. 133 on the Marketing of Infant and Child Feeding Products | 18/11/2005 |
| Labeling Requirement | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Health | According to Article 12, on the can or label pasted on the can of sweetened condensed cow milk or fat-free cow milk or similar products shall have a clear and distinctive ban stating that the product shall not be used for feeding infants or small children. | On the can or label pasted on the can of sweetened condensed cow milk or fat-free cow milk or similar products shall have a clear and distinctive ban stating that the product shall not be used for feeding infants or small children | Sub-Decree No. 133 on the Marketing of Infant and Child Feeding Products | 18/11/2005 |
| Special authorization requirement for SPS reasons | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Articles 10, 11 provide for dossier requirements to apply for import license of animals, animal products and agricultural materials (pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, animal feed and veterinary medicines) | Provide for dossier requirements to apply for import license of animals, animal products and agricultural materials (pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, animal feed and veterinary medicines) | Notification Under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures for Live Animals and Animal Products and Agricultural Materials | 23/05/2013 |
| Labeling Requirement | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Point 5.2 of the Standard ISC CS001-2000 requires the label of food treated with ionizing radiation to carry a written statement indicating that treatment | Point 5.2 of the Standard ISC CS001-2000 requires the label of food treated with ionizing radiation to carry a written statement indicating that treatment | Prakas No. 1045 ISC CS001-2000 Labeling of Food Product | 28/12/2000 |
| Labeling Requirement | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Point 4.8 of the Standard ISC CS001-2000 provides for the labeling requirement to indicate the storage duration of the food products | Point 4.8 of the Standard ISC CS001-2000 provides for the labeling requirement to indicate the storage duration of the food products | Prakas No. 1045 ISC CS001-2000 Labeling of Food Product | 28/12/2000 |
| Treatment for elimination of plant and animal pests and diesease-causing organisms in the final products, n.e.s | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | According to Article 21 (2), plant quarantine materials imported must be free from pests. In case of infection with pests, phytosanitary treatment shall be conducted prior importing | Plant quarantine materials imported must be free from pests. In case of infection with pests, phytosanitary treatment shall be conducted prior importing | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Temporary geoghraphic prohibition for SPS reasons | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | According to Article 18, in case of epidemic of plant quarantine pests or dangerous pests is declared in any areas of Cambodia, exportation, importation or transit of goods shall be prohibited until the new declaration issued by MAFF | In case of epidemic of plant quarantine pests or dangerous pests is declared in any areas of Cambodia, exportation, importation or transit of goods shall be prohibited until the new declaration issued by MAFF | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Special authorization requirement for SPS reasons | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | According to Article 19, the bringing of plant quarantine pests or dangerous pest samples from epidemic area for research purpose, shall be permitted by Plant Quarantine Authority | The bringing of plant quarantine pests or dangerous pest samples from epidemic area for research purpose, shall be permitted by Plant Quarantine Authority | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Certificate Requirement | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | According to Article 5, the import of plant quarantine materials requires fumigation certificate; phytosanitary certificate | The import of plant quarantine materials requires fumigation certificate; phytosanitary certificate | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 10/05/2010 |
| Special authorization requirement for SPS reasons | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | According to Article 5, the import of plant quarantine materials requires import permit | The import of plant quarantine materials requires import permit | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 10/05/2010 |
| Registration Requirement for importers | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Point 9 of the Notification requires importers of agricultural materials (pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, animal feed and veterinary medicines) to register in order to be eligible to apply for product registration and import license from MAFF | Point 9 of the Notification requires importers of agricultural materials (pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, animal feed and veterinary medicines) to register in order to be eligible to apply for product registration and import license from MAFF | Notification Under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures for Live Animals and Animal Products and Agricultural Materials | 23/05/2013 |
| Special authorization requirement for SPS reasons | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Point 1 of the Notification requires animals, animal products and agricultural materials (such as pesticides, fertilizers feeds, veterinary medecines) imported into Cambodia to apply for license with MAFF | Point 1 of the Notification requires animals, animal products and agricultural materials (such as pesticides, fertilizers feeds, veterinary medecines) imported into Cambodia to apply for license with MAFF | Notification Under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures for Live Animals and Animal Products and Agricultural Materials | 23/05/2013 |
| Inspection Requirement | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Point 7 (a) of the Notification requires importer of animals, animal products to arrange sanitary inspection of imports | Point 7 (a) of the Notification requires importer of animals, animal products to arrange sanitary inspection of imports | Notification Under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures for Live Animals and Animal Products and Agricultural Materials | 23/05/2013 |
| Product Registration Requirement | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Point 7 (a) of the Notification requires registration of agricultural materials (pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, animal feed and veterinary medicines) to be granted with import license | Point 7 (a) of the Notification requires registration of agricultural materials (pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, animal feed and veterinary medicines) to be granted with import license | Notification Under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures for Live Animals and Animal Products and Agricultural Materials | 23/05/2013 |
| Special authorization requirement for SPS reasons | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | According to Article 34 (para 1), the export-import of seeds or seedlings of forest vegetation species shall require thorough study research and evaluation by the Forestry Administration and permission by the Minister of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. | The export-import of seeds or seedlings of forest vegetation species shall require thorough study research and evaluation by the Forestry Administration and permission by the Minister of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. | Law on Forestry | 15/08/2002 |
| Registration requirements for importers | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | According to Article 2 (part A and B), an importer/exporter of livestock must register with Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and obtain a Business License. The Business License must be presented together with other supporting documents every time the trader applies for an inspection of livestock or products of animal origin. | An importer/exporter of livestock must register with Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and obtain a Business License. The Business License must be presented together with other supporting documents every time the trader applies for an inspection of livestock or products of animal origin. | Prakas No. 178 on Procedure of Animal Sanitation Control and Animal Origin Products | 18/05/2009 |
| Special authorization requirement for SPS reasons | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | According to Article 2, animals and animal products exported from, imported into, transited through, and transported inside Cambodia must have permission from MAFF in order to prevent spread of animal infectious diseases | Animals and animal products exported from, imported into, transited through, and transported inside Cambodia must have permission from MAFF in order to prevent spread of animal infectious diseases | Prakas No. 178 on Procedure of Animal Sanitation Control and Animal Origin Products | 18/05/2009 |
| Mandatory sanitation requirements for export of live animals | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | This measure sets out the sanitation requirements for export of live animals which shall have the following conditions: good health to be brought from non-contacting disease area or do not cross the animal contacting disease area and given the vaccination injection in accordance with the determination of the production and animal husbandry authority. | To protect human, animal life or health by regulating, monitoring, and conducting sanitary inspection of animals and animal products movement into and from Cambodia in compliance with veterinary rules on export, import, transit, and transport | Sub-Decree No. 016 on Sanitary Inspection of Animals and Animal Products | 13/03/2003 |
| Import restriction and requirement for traditional medicines | Restriction | Ministry of Health | importation shall be selected in the list of traditional medicines already registered with the Ministry of Health. Imported traditional medicines shall have the demonstrative form and be good quality in proper accordance with the sample medicines being deposited. | To control the production, export-import and trade of traditional medicines | Sub-Decree No. 023 on the Production, Import-Export and Trade of Traditional Medicines for the Health Sector | 28/04/1998 |
| Permit requirement for import of traditional medicines | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Health | Traditional medicines that can be imported shall have registration or permit approved by Ministry of Health | To control the production, export-import and trading of traditional medicines | Sub-Decree No. 023 on the Production, Import-Export and Trade of Traditional Medicines for the Health Sector | 28/04/1998 |
| Permit requirement for export of mineral resources under economic conditionalities | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Mines and Energy | Mineral products that can be further processed or used as raw materials for domestic industries, such as mineral products from industrial ores, metals and non-metals, are not allowed to be exported except: - Short-term and long-term socioeconomic benefits of exporting mineral products far outweigh the incentives for local treatment or processing. - Continuous treatment or processing of local mineral products has a serious negative impact on the environment and society. - Mineral products in excess of the domestic industrial supply and are not the type of mineral products that are banned by the Royal Government for export. - Export of mineral resources that have low economic potential, low value-add for domestic industries or are in domestic surplus requires permit/authorization to export from MME. | Manage the export of mineral products, create demand for mineral products for economic development zones | Sub-Decree No. 195 on the Management of Mine Export | 22/09/2016 |
| Prohibition of export of uranium and other radioactive mineral resources | Prohibition | Ministry of Mines and Energy | Export of uranium and other radioactive mineral resources is prohibited | Manage the export of mineral products, create demand for mineral products for economic development zones | Sub-Decree No. 195 on the Management of Mine Export | 22/09/2016 |
| Certificate of operation requirement for import of ICT devices | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Export/import or delivery of computer instruments, electronic devices equipped with ICT technology or software requires certificate of operation from GDICT | Ensure the management of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Industry with efficiency and accountability, guarantee and encourage the gathering of operations in ICT sector with the purpose of innovational thrust, economy growth and the swirl of national income and the insurance of security and safety for the people | Sub-decree 110 on ICT Licensing Regime | 21/07/2017 |
| Certificate of operation requirement for export of ICT devices | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Export/import or delivery of computer instruments, electronic devices equipped with ICT technology or software requires certificate of operation from GDICT | Ensure the management of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Industry with efficiency and accountability, guarantee and encourage the gathering of operations in ICT sector with the purpose of innovational thrust, economy growth and the swirl of national income and the insurance of security and safety for the people | Sub-decree 110 on ICT Licensing Regime | 21/07/2017 |
| Requirement for declaration and permit for early inspection and validation of import and export of pesticides and fertilizers | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Importers-Exporters' license for pesticides or agricultural fertilizers are required to submit a letter of declaration to the Department of Agricultural Affairs about the arrival into or export from the operator's permanent warehouse at least 15 (fifteen) days prior to the date of import-export. The Department of Agricultural Legal Affairs shall appoint a competent inspector within 5 (five) days from the date of receipt of the declaration to inspect the original product for pesticides or fertilizers. | To protect environment and human and animal health. | Prakas No. 099 on the Procedure of Early Inspection and Validation of the Supply and Distribution of Pesticides and Fertilizers | 04/02/2015 |
| Requirement for permit and export license for export of waste battery | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Environment | Export of waste battery requires permit from MOE and export license from MOC | To protect the environment and human and animal health | Prakas No. 447 on the Management of Battery Disposal | 27/10/2016 |
| Permit requirement for import of plastic bags with conditionalities | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Environment | Plastic bags for carrying shall be prohibited for importation, local production, distribution, and use unless its thickness is measured from 0.03 millimeters with a base width from 25 centimeters or 10 inches. A permit from the MOE is required for production and importation of plastic bags except for non-business importation of less than 100 kilograms. | To protect the environment | Sub-Decree No. 168 on the management of plastic bags | 10/10/2017 |
| State-borne tax for importation of biodegradable or bioplastic items | Subsidies | Ministry of Environment | Tax for importation or production of biodegradable or bioplastic items shall be state-borne | To protect the environment | Sub-Decree No. 168 on the management of plastic bags | 10/10/2017 |
| Requirement for affix of tax stamp for import of cigarettes | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Importers of cigarettes shall purchase and affix tax stamp on cigarette packages before import | For revenue collection, and to protect human health | Prakas No. 539 on the Use of Tax Stamp for Cigarette Products | 30/04/2014 |
| Export tax and charge for export of round or sawn wood | Taxes and charges | Inter-Agency | Determination of service charge and export tax as follows: (i) service charge: round wood or sawn wood at 1% of buying and selling price at export checkpoint; (ii) export tax: round wood or sawn wood at 10% of selling and buying price at export check point | To monitor wood export and strengthen revenue collection | Prakas No. 100 on the determination of wood price and selling and buying price at export check point | 27/02/1995 |
| Prohibition of import of freshwater piranha | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Import of freshwater piranha is prohibited | To protect domestic fish resources | Prakas No. 664 on the prohibition of piaractus branchypomus (freshwater piranha) | 29/12/2003 |
| Authorization requirement for import of explosive ordnance, substance and content | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Interior | Import of explosive ordnance, substance and content requires authorization from General Commissariat of the National Police, MOI with specification of type, quality, quantity, effectiveness, and justification for import. | To protect human safety | Prakas No. 239 on the control of explosive ordnance and explosive content and substance | 20/09/2004 |
| Permit requirement for import, export and re-export of endangered wild animals and plants listed in Annex 1 of CITES Convention | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Import and export of endangered wild animals and plants listed in Annex 1 of CITES Convention require permit from authority in charge of implementing CITES Convention based on criteria related to livability, purpose, legality/compliance, and/or transport/storage. | To protect the environment | Sub-decree No. 53 on the international trade of endangered wild animal and wild plants | 29/05/2006 |
| Requirement of certification of Cambodian Specified Rubber (CSR) for processed export of rubber | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Export of processed rubber shall have a certificate in compliance with Cambodia Specified Rubber issued by the Institute for Rubber Research of Cambodia or local laboratories except rubber exported with the amount of less than 5 kg for sample use. Exporter of specified rubber of Cambodia shall show certificate to the authority for inspection as part of export documents. Exporter of non-specified rubber of Cambodia shall present report of the test issued by the the Institute for Rubber Research of Cambodia or local laboratories. | Support export of quality rubber from Cambodia | 04/06/2007 | |
| Inspection requirement for food from agricultural products | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | All activities related to the production, initial processing, import, export, storage or circulation shall be under the inspection for verification of the maximum residue of the harmful substance to identify food from agricultural products that are either with or without quality and safety. The maximum residue of the harmful substance that could make agricultural products unsafe from consumption is determined in the Annex of this Prakas in compliance with ASEAN standard and standard of the committee on food of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) (Codex Alimentarius Commission - CAC). | For safety of human and animal | Prakas No. 334 on safety inspection for food from agricultural products | 07/08/2007 |
| Permit and licensing requirement for importers-exporters of animal drugs | Licensing Requirement | Inter-Agency | Exporters of animal drugs require operating license and importers of animal drugs require permit to import. | Ensure human and animal safety | Prakas No. 363/754 on control of production, export, import and sale of animal drugs | 24/08/2007 |
| Certificate requirement for import and export of diamonds | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Importer and exporter of diamonds require certificate for import and export. | To protect consumers | Sub-decree No. 174 on the management of the import of non-processed diamonds and export of processed diamonds in the implementation of Kimberley Process certification scheme | 11/10/2012 |
| Permit requirement for import and export of living modified organisms | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Environment | Import and export of living modified organisms require permit/approval from the Ministry of Environment. The first import into the Kingdom of Cambodia, any living modified organisms for direct use as food, feed or for processing shall be subject to risk assessment and approval by the Ministry of Environment prior to application to the concerned competent ministries for the import permit. | For human and animal safety and environmental protection | Sub-decree No. 58 on Mechanisms and Procedures for Implementing the Law on Biosafety | 21/06/2010 |
| Inspection requirement for export of handicraft products | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Inspection Requirement by the Municipal / Provincial Commercial Departments on the export of handicraft products by registered handicraft establishments in order to benefit from the preferential trade scheme | To facilitate and promote development of handicraft establishment at the municipality and provinces in the Kingdom of Cambodia | Prakas No. 110 Registration for Rights to Export under Trade Preferential Scheme for Handicraft | 11/04/2008 |
| Import prohibition of household and hazardous waste | Prohibition | Ministry of Environment | The importation of household and hazardous waste from abroad to the Kingdom of Cambodia shall be strictly prohibited | To strengthen solid waste management in compliance with technical manner to ensure the environmental safety and public health | Sub-Decree No. 036 Solid Waste Management | 27/04/1999 |
| Packaging and labelling requirement for veterinary drugs and animal feeds, inputs or supplements | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Package of the vet products (Article 36) which are traded in shall be made of substance that guaranties no change in formation, chemicals and biology of the vet products. Labelling of the vet products shall be written in Khmer (Cambodian language), legible, easy to understand, not faded easily and must be printed directly on the package or shall be accompanied by leaflet if necessary. Minimum information and sample mark for vet drugs is determined by the procedure and the required standards for registration of vet drugs. Package of animal feedings, inputs or supplements (Article 46) that are traded shall be produced from substances that are durable, weather-resistant, without change in formation and chemical substance of the product and easily traded and used. Labelling with information of animal feedings, inputs or supplements shall be written in Khmer, legible, understandable and unfadable and shall be printed on package or accompanied by a leaflet of the product. Minimum information and sample mark of information for animal feedings, inputs and supplements shall be determined in the procedure and the required standards for registration. | To protect public health and to ensure the quality of imported and exported products. | Law on Animal Health and Production | 28/01/2016 |
| Inspection requirement for import, export, and transit of animal, animal products, veterinary drugs and animal feeds, inputs and supplements | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Individual or legal entity who imports, exports, transits and distributes veterinary products and animal feeds, inputs or supplements in Cambodia shall go through inspection house or station of officials in charge of animal health and production situated at the border. Import, export and transit of animal and animal products shall go through hygienic control and veterinary measures of officials in specialized unit in charge of animal health and production and inspection office at the border | To protect public health and to ensure the quality of imported and exported products. | Law on Animal Health and Production | 28/01/2016 |
| Staff requirement for importers and exporters of veterinary drug and animal feedings, inputs and additives/supplements | Other measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Entity that imports, exports, compounds or repackages veterinary drug and animal feedings, inputs and additives/supplements for producing animal feed shall have at least one staff as a member of veterinary committee. | To protect public health and to ensure the quality of imported and exported products. | Law on Animal Health and Production | 28/01/2016 |
| Registration requirements for importers and exporters of animal breed, veterinary drugs, and animal feedings, inputs and supplements | Licensing based on technical requirements | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Individual or legal entity/establishment that import and export animal breeds or produce animal breeds or develop new animal breeds shall apply for registration and certification of animal breeds and new breeds at specialized agency in charge of animal health and production. Individual or legal entity that imports, exports, produces or blends veterinary drug with the aim of commercialization in the Kingdom of Cambodia shall get the veterinary drugs registered before hand under the regulation and procedures of this law. Individual or legal entity who imports and exports animal feedings, inputs and supplementary substances or blend animal feedings in the Kingdom of Cambodia shall register the list of the animal feedings, inputs and supplementary substances in accordance with articles and procedures of this law. Individual or legal entity who applies for registration of the animal feedings, inputs and supplements is obliged to comply with standards by providing complete and accurate information for investigation and evaluation. | To protect public health and to ensure the quality of imported and exported products. | Law on Animal Health and Production | 28/01/2016 |
| Permit requirement for import of telecommunication tools and equipments | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Import of telecommunication tools and equipments requires permit from MPTC | Ensure quality, safe, reliable, and affordable telecommunication services | Law on Telecommunications | 17/12/2015 |
| Permit requirement for export of telecommunication tools and equipments | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | Export of telecommunication tools and equipments requires permit from MPTC | Ensure quality, safe, reliable, and affordable telecommunication services | Law on Telecommunications | 17/12/2015 |
| Requirements of certification of quality, registration of importer/exporter and permit of import/export of crop seeds | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | All types of crop seeds that are imported or exported require certification of quality, registration of importers and exporters, and permit of import/export. | To ensure quality agriculture and protect the environment | Proclamation No. 375 on Template for Request and Procedure for Certification of Quality of Seeds | 06/07/2017 |
| Requirement for registration and compliance of standards for import-export of animal feed, raw ingredients, and additives | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Import-export of animal feed, raw ingredients, and additives requires product registration at General Department of Animal Health and Production. Animal feed, raw integredients and additives must follow their respective technical specifications. | To protect human and animal health | Prakas No. 051 on the procedure for required standard for registration of animal feed, raw ingredients, and additives | 16/01/2018 |
| Required inspection and the use of lead to seal container for export of forest products and byproducts | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest and forest product export that are stored in container shall be inspected and sealed using sample lead by officials of the forest administration before they are allowed to be transported to a warehouse or customs goods discharge compound. Container that stores forest and forest products refers to any type of empty container that can store forest and forest products in compliance with quality and safety standard. | To protect the environment | Prakas No. 090 on the model of lead used to seal container of forest and forest byproduct for export | 14/02/2005 |
| Requirement for Import Permit and Licensing for tech equipment test | Advertising limitations | Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF) |
Importers of tech equipment should initiate the import process by obtaining the necessary import permits and licenses from the relevant authorities in their country. These permits |
To ensure the quality of imported and exported products. | ‘Focusing on fragrant rice will help meet export target to Indonesia’ | 10/10/2023 |
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