Licences, permits, business documents and coordination with Lao government offices.
Business unit: Business & Government Services
What this service is
Government paperwork in Laos involves several offices, forms in Lao and requirements that change. We prepare complete files, submit them, follow up with the responsible offices and keep you informed until the document is issued.
Clients use us for new licences and renewals, work and stay permits for foreign staff, company changes, and the many supporting letters and certificates that day-to-day business requires.
Who it is for
- Foreign-owned companies operating in Laos
- Lao businesses that need licences renewed or updated
- Employers bringing foreign staff to Laos
- Investors applying for sector approvals
- Individuals who need official documents prepared or legalised
How we help
- Business licences and renewalsEnterprise registration updates, annual renewals and licence amendments.
- Work and stay permitsApplications and renewals for foreign employees and their families.
- Company changesChanges of address, directors, shareholders, capital or business activities.
- Sector permitsImport licences, operating permits and other approvals specific to your industry.
- Certification and legalisationCertified copies, notarisation and consular legalisation of documents for use in Laos or abroad.
- Government liaisonAccompanying you to meetings and following up on files with ministries and provincial offices.
How it works
Tell us what you need
Share the document or permit you need and your current situation.
Checklist and quotation
We send a checklist of required documents, the expected timeline and our fee.
File preparation
We complete forms in Lao, check every document and arrange translations or certifications.
Submission and follow-up
We submit the file and follow up with the responsible office until it is approved.
Delivery
You receive the original documents, copies and reminders for future renewal dates.
Documents you will need
- Enterprise registration certificate and current licences
- Passport and visa copies (for permits involving foreign nationals)
- Company seal and authorised signatory details
- Power of attorney for MVM GROUP to act on your behalf
- Supporting letters, contracts or certificates relevant to the application
- Recent photographs (for personal permits)
The exact list depends on your case. We send you a checklist before we start.
Processing time
- Document review
- 1–2 working days
- Renewals and simple amendments
- 1–3 weeks
- Work and stay permits
- 2–6 weeks
- New licences and sector permits
- Quoted per case
Times are estimates. Government processing times vary, and we confirm a timeline after reviewing your case.
Frequently asked questions
Can you handle documents in provinces outside Vientiane?
Yes. We coordinate with provincial offices and plan site visits when an office requires them.
My documents are in Chinese or English. Is that a problem?
No. Our translation team prepares Lao translations, and we arrange certification or legalisation when the office requires it.
Do you guarantee approval?
Approval is the decision of the authority. We make sure your file is complete and correct, follow it closely and tell you early if anything is missing.
Can you remind us when licences are due for renewal?
Yes. We keep a renewal calendar for regular clients and contact you before deadlines.
Pricing
Contact us for quotation — Every case is different. Send us your details and we will prepare a quotation for your situation.
MVM GROUP