Problems relating to Trade and Investment on Laos
9. Restrictive export/import trade, duty, and customs clearance |
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| (1) Delayed/ Nebulous Procedures for Import Licence with Incentives | - A member firm's subsidiary (MFS)'s factory plans to import sorting machines from Thailand. However, MFS faces much delay in acquisition of exemption licences for import duty and VAT. Response from the government officials varies from one person to another on the requisite approval procedures. MFS faces delays in opening the factory operation. | - It is requested that GOL takes step to clarify the means to proceed with the requisite procedures. | - Investment Promotion Law, Articles 52, 53 - VAT Law, Article 19 |
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