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ARTICLE · 04 OCTOBER 2018

Anti-Corruption And Anti-Bribery Laws In Myanmar

On 3 August 2018, the Ministry of Planning and Finance, Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) issued an announcement on the Anti-Corruption Code of Ethics for Companies...

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On 3 August 2018, the Ministry of Planning and Finance, Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) issued an announcement on the Anti-Corruption Code of Ethics for Companies and Body Corporates (the Announcement).

Jurisdiction

The Announcement applies to all companies and entities incorporated within the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, when they are dealing with ministries concerned or government organisations, and companies or organisation in the private sector.

Prohibited conduct – bribing

The prohibited activities are:

  1. making and offering, directly or indirectly, gift, entertainment and other preferential treatment;
  2. providing directly or indirectly, necessary assistance in travelling;

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