Basic information
Outline of the system
Importation of restricted goods are allowed such as gaming machines for entertainment for children (to be placed in malls) and gambling equipment for casinos as set forth in Ankuret (Sub Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK of 26 February 2020.
Product coverage
Licences are administered by the General Department of Financial Industry, Ministry of Economy and Finance: gambling equipment and gaming machines for entertainment (products are in HS 9504).
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Non-automatic licensing to protect public morals.
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
There is no restriction in terms of quantity and value of imports.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
There is no restriction in terms of quantity and value of imports and countries of origin.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Ongoing
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The licensing is required by Ankuret (Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK of 26 February 2020.
Law on the Suppression of Gambling
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
Companies which obtain licenses from relevant ministries can request for import of gambling equipment and gaming machines for entertainment in accordance with Ankuret (Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK of 26 February 2020.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Address
St.92, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Telephone
(855)23-890 666
Fax
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
When requesting for import of gambling equipment and gaming machines for entertainment, companies shall attach with licenses from relevant ministries.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
There is no restriction on period of time for companies to request for license to import gambling equipment and gaming machines for entertainment.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Companies which provide sufficient documents will receive the license first.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
General Department of Financial Industry, Ministry of Economy and Finance
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
No other conditions are attached.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
Public service fee
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Companies shall pay a public service fee of USD$2,000 in accordance with Prakas No. 114 SHV.BK of 15 September 2015 on The Provision of Public Service of the General Department of Financial Industry.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
No, there is no deposit or advance payment.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
No, there is no other circumstances that an application for a license may be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
There is no restriction on the size of quotas on gambling equipment and gaming machine for entertainment, but casinos can import gambling equipment twice a year.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Companies shall provide packing list and invoice for gambling equipment and gaming machines for entertainment.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
No other administrative procedures.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
The period of validity of a license is six months from the date of the signature.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
No penalty for the non-utilization of a licence.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Companies which obtain licenses cannot transfer the licenses to other companies.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
No.