Business registration in Cambodia

Business registration in Cambodia is the process of legally setting up a company or sole proprietorship. Registration is done online through the Ministry of Commerce, followed by tax registration and any licences needed for the sector.^[1]

Common business types

• Sole proprietorship: owned and run by one person, with no separation between the owner and the business.
• Private limited company: the most common choice for small and medium businesses, including foreign-owned ones.
• Public limited company: for larger companies that may offer shares to the public.
• Branch or representative office: for foreign companies that want a presence without a separate local company.

Registration steps

1. Choose and reserve the company name on the online system.
2. Prepare the articles of incorporation, director and shareholder details, and a registered address.
3. Submit the application and pay the fees online.
4. Register with the General Department of Taxation and obtain a tax identification number.^[2]
5. Apply for sector licences, workforce registration and any permits for foreign staff.

Foreign ownership

Foreigners can own 100 percent of a company in most sectors. Land ownership is restricted to Cambodian citizens and Cambodian legal entities, so foreign investors usually lease land or use other legal structures, with independent legal advice.

See also

• Qualified Investment Project
• Riel and US dollar in Cambodia

References

1. ^Ministry of Commerce, Online Business Registration, https://www.businessregistration.moc.gov.kh/
2. ^General Department of Taxation, https://www.tax.gov.kh