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Myanmar’s Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) has published the guidelines it uses to assess and approve company names for registration in the country. The guidelines, which were published on May 18, 2026, explain how DICA determines whether a proposed name is identical or too similar to an existing name, and they identify words and expressions that may be prohibited or restricted.

Myanmar's military junta is pursuing international legitimacy through elections and diplomatic engagement despite ongoing civil war and territorial losses.

Myanmar's Ministry of Finance and Revenue has introduced revised procedures governing the importation and exportation of goods and vehicles, replacing the 2017 framework with updated compliance requirements and penalties. The new notification establishes stricter regulations for both importers and exporters, covering licensing, declarations, product specifications, and introduces separate penalty schedules for violations.