Legal Updates
Prakas On Principles And Procedures For Managing And Regulating The Development Of Ev Charging Services
Introduction On 20 February 2025, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (the “MME”) issued a new Prakas on the “Principles and Procedures for Managing and Regulating the Development of EV Charging Services” (the “Prakas”), marking a significant step in Cambodia’s...
Mitigating Against Risk in Cambodia’s Energy Transition: Understanding the Power of Government Guarantees
Introduction The Royal Government of Cambodia (“RGC”) is implementing a transformative energy policy guided by its Power Development Master Plan 2022-2040. This master plan is designed to achieve energy independence and meet ambitious climate goals, including...
Cambodia Unlocks New Capital: Prakas on Infrastructure Bond
Introduction Based upon World Bank data, Cambodia approved and completed over 30 infrastructure investment projects as of 2023. It is essential that such projects attract sufficient capital to develop and infrastructure bonds may play an integral part in achieving...
Cambodia Establishes Framework for the National Single Window System
I. Overview The Royal Government of Cambodia (“RGC”) has issued the Sub-Decree on the National Single Window System dated 10 April 2025 providing the legal framework for the management and operation of an integrated online platform for trade-related permits and...
Prakas on the Organization and Functioning of Bailiff Units
The Ministry of Justice issued Prakas No. 043 on the Organization and Functioning of the Bailiff Units attached to the Courts of First Instance in Phnom Penh and the Provinces on 25 March 2025 (the “Prakas”). The Prakas aims to establish a clear framework for the...
Special Protection for Pregnant Employees
On 7 February 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) issued Instruction No. 015/25 on Special Protection for Pregnant Employees (the “Instruction”). The Instruction aims to improve working conditions for pregnant employees during and after...
Prakas on Transactions Related to Cryptoassets
On 26 December 2024, the National Bank of Cambodia (“NBC”) issued a Prakas on Transactions Related to Cryptoassets (the “Prakas”), becoming effective immediately and representing a step toward greater regulatory certainty on cryptoassets transactions with respect to...
Updated Principles for Rooftop Solar Power in Cambodia
On 18 November 2024, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) issued the “Updated Principles for Permitting the Use of Rooftop Solar” under Prakas No. 0312 (“2024 Principles”) replacing the “Principles for Permitting the Use of Rooftop Solar Power in Cambodia” issued...
Tax Incentives for Enterprises Involved in Art
On 31 October 2024, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued Instruction No. 026 on Tax Incentives for Enterprises Involved in Art, continuing tax incentives and tax relief for businesses as follows: 1. Tax incentives for Khmer film production enterprises and Khmer...
Application for Foreign Employment Quota 2025 is Now Open
HBS LAW would like to inform every enterprise, including commercial enterprises, associations, and NGOs, that intends to employ foreign nationals in Cambodia in 2025 that, in accordance with Ministerial Proclamation No. 196 on Employment of Foreign Labour issued by...