Sector Licenses in Afghanistan

Essential Information for Investors in Key Economic Sectors

Sector licenses are vital for operating within specific industries in Afghanistan. These licenses are granted by relevant ministries and governmental bodies, ensuring that businesses comply with necessary legal and regulatory standards. For example, investing in the mining sector requires a license from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP) alongside a business license from ACBRIP. Below, you’ll find a list of crucial sector-specific licenses for both local and international investors.

Key Sector Licenses:

Mining Sector: Cadastre Directorate | Ministry of Mines & Petroleum (MoMP)
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Telecom Sector: Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA)
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Banking Sector: Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB)
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Media Sector: Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC)
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Education Sector: Ministry of Education (MoE) and Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE)
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Import-Export: Licensing Department | Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC)
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Customs Broker License: Counter Terrorism Unit - Armored Vehicles Registration | Ministry of Interior Affairs (MoI)
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Armored Vehicles & Military Import License: Counter Terrorism Unit - Armored Vehicles Registration | Ministry of Interior Affairs (MoI)
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Ozone Depleting Substances: The Ozone Unit | National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA)
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Tourism: Publications Division | Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC)
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Transport: Private Sector Transport Directorate | National Aviation Directorate | Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoT)
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Insurance: Insurance Directorate | Ministry of Finance (MoF)
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Health: Directorate of Curative Medicine | Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)
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Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical Products Management Committee, Directorate of Pharmacy | Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)
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Pollution Control & Waste Management: National Environmental Protection Agency | NEPA
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Downstream Petroleum Sector: Petroleum Regulation Department | Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC)
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