Some sectors will require an additional license, certificate, or no objection letter, depending on the specific sector in which businesses engage.

Sector License Issuing Authority
Banking and Finance Financial Supervision Department, Licensing Section of De Afghanistan Bank
Downstream Petroleum Sector Petroleum Regulation Department of Ministry of Industry and Commerce
Education Ministry of Education
Transportation Private Sector Transport Directorate of Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation
Insurance Insurance Directorate of Ministry of Finance
Higher Education Private Universities and Higher Education Institutions Directorate of Ministry of Higher Education
Health Ministry of Public Health
Media Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spokesperson’s Office
Tourism Ministry of Information and Culture
Telecommunications Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) of MCIT
Security Licensing Department of Ministry of Interior
Pollution Control and Waste Management National Environmental Protection Agency
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical Products Management Committee, Directorate of Pharmacy, Ministry of Public Health
Genetic Research National Environmental Protection Agency
Mining Ministry of Mines and Petroleum
Aviation Civil Aviation Authority
Energy Ministry of Energy and Water
Oil and Gas Oil and Gas Regulation Committee of Ministry of Industry and Commerce
Electronic Money Da Afghanistan Bank

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