Stricter legal enforcement and greater public awareness have encouraged more business owners to register their businesses, note the authorities. As of the end of 2025, more than 53,000 businesses — representing total registered capital of over $21 billion — have successfully registered.
The first phase of the Information Technology Business Registration System (Single Portal) was launched in June 2020. It involved six state institutions: the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, the General Department of Taxation and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).
The second phase was launched in September 2021 and the third in June 2023, with additional institutions added at each stage.
A progress report on the Single Portal Online Business Registration Service, released this week, stated that from June 15, 2020, to December 31, 2025, a total of 53,422 companies and enterprises successfully registered their businesses through the online platform, with total registered capital of 87.7 trillion riel, equivalent to $21.39 billion. Of these 53,422 companies and enterprises, 19,389 — or 36 per cent — are owned by women.
Of the $21.39 billion in registered capital, real estate activities (using owned or leased properties) accounted for $1.88 billion; accommodation services $1.64 billion; construction $1.54 billion; garment manufacturing excluding fur garments $1.1 billion; management consultancy activities $942 million; and other business activities amounted to $14.3 billion.
In addition, 26,326 companies successfully applied to register their names, while three applications were rejected.
Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth, speaking at the official launch of the “Strategy on the Development of Electronic Services for Business 2025–2028” on April 23, 2025, noted that digital technology is actively involved in nearly all social and economic activities across almost every country in the world, including Cambodia. Digital technology has become a key driver of growth and economic resilience that cannot be overlooked.
“For the private sector, adopting and utilizing digital technology represents a new competitive advantage that helps improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, connect production value chains and ensure market competitiveness,” he said.
“At the same time, digital technology is also playing an important role in the public sector through data connectivity and sharing, which helps reduce bureaucratic complexity, improve public administration efficiency, strengthen compliance and enhance Cambodia’s business environment,” he added.
Chin Ken, president of the Cambodia Digital Technology Association, recently told The Post that strengthening the legal framework for business, simplifying and making registration procedures more convenient, and improving business owners’ knowledge of information technology have encouraged more entrepreneurs to register their businesses.
He explained that when all businesses are registered, competition becomes more transparent.
“When all businesses are registered, it brings significant benefits to both the government and the private sector, and at the same time helps reduce price dumping by some illegal business operators who operate without paying taxes,” he added.
