Sector: Telecommunications, Media and Technology

On 26 May 2026, the Ministry of Commerce (“MOC“) issued Prakas No. 044 and Notification No. 1755 on the Business Registration Simplification Phase Two initiative. These regulations introduce several significant reforms and clarifications while further simplifying key business registration procedures.

The aim is to reduce administrative burden, improve the business registration environment, and support the implementation of initiatives introduced under Prakas No. 117 dated December 9, 2025.

Below are the main highlights of the Phase Two initiative:

1. Shift to digitalized business registration:

• The submission of hard copies of articles of incorporation (“AOI”) and other relevant company documents in connection with business registration or corporate updates is no longer required. In place of the traditional physical official stamp on the AOI, document verification is now conducted through the government online platform, verify.gov.kh, which is used to authenticate and validate the legal validity of the documents.
• The registration of a local branch is now fully integrated into the online business registration portal. In addition, any changes to the branch manager no longer require notification to the MOC.

2. Business objectives requiring prior approval:

• Companies may freely select their business objectives, except where the proposed business activities fall within regulated sectors that require a prior approval-in-principle from the relevant competent authority before registration can be completed with the MOC. Pursuant to Annex 1 of Prakas No. 044, the main regulated sectors are:
  • Banking
  • Telecommunications
  • Tourism
  • Casinos and gambling
  • Non-bank financial services and activities
  • Mining

3. Reduced requirements for the company secretary:

• The requirement for a professional company secretary licensed with the MOC to maintain a security deposit has been removed.
• Any individual may be appointed as a company secretary, except where otherwise restricted by specific statutory provisions.
• The filing and updating of company secretary information must now be done through the MOC online system and is free of charge.

4. Migration of the MOC’s new online system and enhanced business services support

• To improve user support and further enhance the efficiency, security, and stability of the business registration online system, the MOC has officially migrated to a new platform at www.businessregistration.moc.gov.kh.
• All future corporate updates, amendments, and filings of the Annual Declaration of Commercial Enterprise (“ADCE”) must now be conducted exclusively through this new platform. To access the system, users are required to use their existing username and registered email address to reset their password.
• Due to the migration of the MOC business registration online system and the change in the ADCE filing timeline in accordance with Prakas No. 117, a dedicated working group has been established to provide free-of-charge assistance to private-sector users in relation to:
  • ADCE filings
  • Account recovery requests
  • Updates to company information
  • Other issues with the online business registration portal

Users can access this assistance by contacting the MOC hotline at 1266 and pressing 2 or by visiting the MOC during working hours.

5. Abrogation of the dispute resolution mechanism

Chapter 10 of Prakas No. 117, which established a formal complaint mechanism for any shareholder to challenge unauthorized corporate changes that could result in significant losses or prejudice to their rights and interests, has been formally repealed.

These reforms reflect Cambodia’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its regulatory framework and fostering a more attractive investment environment. By simplifying administrative procedures, enhancing regulatory efficiency, and expanding digital public services, the government seeks to facilitate business operations and encourage both domestic and foreign investment.

On May 25, 2026, Phnom Penh Capital Hall issued Notification No. 019/26 officially announcing the implementation of an online administrative service system through the Single Window Service Office, marking another important step in Cambodia’s digital transformation and public service modernization.

The initiative aims to improve the efficiency of public service delivery by eliminating the need for travel, and reducing the administrative burden and related costs for citizens seeking administrative services at Phnom Penh Capital Hall.

Types of services available

Under the new system, citizens can now submit applications to access nine categories of online administrative services, as follows:

• Legalization Services (certification of document copies)
• Administrative Services
• Tourism Sector
• Public Works and Transport Sector
• Culture and Fine Arts Sector
• Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation Sector
• Mines and Energy Sector
• Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction, and Cadaster Sector
• Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Sector

Application and service fees

The official service fees for applications through the online administrative service system will be the same as those for in-person applications at Phnom Penh Capital Hall. No additional charges or online processing fees will be imposed. In addition to the online system, administrative services can still be accessed in person at the Single Window Service Office.

The online administrative service system can be accessed through the official website at: https://online.owso.gov.kh/

Applicants are required to create an account and upload relevant supporting documents in accordance with the instructions provided for each service application.

On February 9, 2026, the Commercial Gaming Management Commission of Cambodia (“CGMC”) issued Instruction No. 003/26 to strengthen compliance with the Law on Commercial Gaming Management, relevant regulations of the Royal Government, and licensing requirements governing commercial and industrial gaming centers. It applies to all owners and operators of licensed commercial and industrial gaming centers in the Kingdom of Cambodia.

The instruction emphasizes that all casino companies must strictly comply with the regulatory and operational requirements set forth in the Law on Commercial Gaming Management. In particular, commercial and industrial gaming centers are required to submit to the General Secretariat of the CGMC:

• A comprehensive master plan of the casino premises; and
• A detailed layout plan showing the precise location of all gaming equipment.

If needed, they must revise their casino premises layout to clearly identify:

• Commercial gaming areas
• Non-gaming business areas
• The functional purpose of each building, floor, and room

The revised layout plan must be resubmitted to the General Secretariat of the CGMC for review and official approval before continued operation.

In addition, commercial and industrial gaming centers must ensure that their premises are not used for any unlawful activities, including but not limited to:

• Technological fraud, cybercrime, or online scams
• Kidnapping, torture, unlawful detention, or coercion
• Human trafficking and all forms of sexual exploitation
• Illegal arms trading, possession, storage, or use of weapons
• Unlawful establishment of armed groups or misuse of private security personnel
• Illegal trafficking, storage, or use of narcotics and psychotropic substances
• Any other criminal activity in violation of applicable laws

Any equipment or facilities used for purposes unrelated to the licensed casino operations must immediately be dismantled and removed.

Any owner or operator found to be in violation of the instruction will be subject to having their license suspended or revoked and to legal action in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

On May 6, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (“MLVT”) issued Prakas No. 111/25 requiring entities to declare their monthly payroll information through the online platform the Labor Sector Data Management System(“LACMS”).

This marks a significant step toward the digitalization of payroll management and strengthens compliance and transparency requirements for employers operating in Cambodia.

All payroll ledgers and computerized payroll books will now include a QR code generated from the LACMS. The QR code constitutes official legal confirmation of the accuracy and authenticity of the payroll information.

Where there are any changes, updates, or additions to payroll information, particularly where an employer uses a format different from the standard template prescribed by the MLVT, entities are required to update the payroll records through the LACMS.

Procedures for using computerized payroll records

To lawfully and properly use payroll records, entities must follow the steps below:

• Select the payroll format: Choose either a computerized payroll book or a payroll ledger (computerized payroll list).
• Customize payroll information: Where applicable, entities should select and/or complete additional payroll information to reflect their specific business activities, whether using a computerized payroll book or payroll ledger.
• Download official payroll templates: Download the computerized payroll book and payroll ledger directly from the LACMS.
• Sign, seal, and re-upload: After printing, the payroll must be signed and stamped with the official seal of the entity, then re-uploaded into the system to generate the QR code.
• Submit on a timely basis: Payroll data must be entered into the LACMS no later than the 20^th day of the following month.

Recordkeeping and inspection

Entities are required to retain payroll-related documents at their office premises to ensure they are readily available for inspection.

Specifically, they must:

• Retain the payroll book for three years after it is fully used; or
• Retain the monthly payroll ledger for at least threeyears.

Any person or entity that fails to comply with the Prakas’s requirements may be subject to fines or other penalties in accordance with the Labor Law.

Prakas No. 269 dated October 11, 2001 on the establishment of pay books, as well as any other regulations inconsistent with this Prakas, are hereby repealed and declared null and void.