This law, issued in Portuguese, concerns the rights and responsibilities of companies licensed by the national diamond company of Angola to operate and mine diamonds within Angola. Among other provisions, it discusses which actors (government and private) are responsible for monitoring, security and control of diamond mines and surrounding areas. Also addressed are the operations of private security companies hired by mining companies to protect the mine’s assets and prevent the illicit trade in diamonds.

This legislation provides regulation pursuant to the establishment of a private security industry sector. It includes restrictions, regulations, licensing requirements, and parameters for the utilization  of private security. Additionally, the law dictates the standards and requirements for hiring guards, among other regulations pertinent to the security industry. 

This regulation governs the activities of private investigators, outlining the limitations of their use, actions they may engage in, and reporting requirements, as well as administrative regulations. 

This legislation provides for regulation of the activities, establishment, licensing, identification, and hiring process of private security companies in Burkina Faso, as well as other regulations relevant to private security. 

This decree, defines the 1997 law on private guarding services.

This law was issued in French on 3 February 2005 and is titled "Decree 2005-73 concerning the activities of private security and cash transport." Among other things, the law authorizes the import and use of materiel and equipment for the performance of private security services. Cash transport firms and close protection officers or bodyguards are authorized to carry firearms. Despite the language of the law, various UN investigations found that private security companies not authorized to carry weapons by this decree do nonetheless use and carry weapons. Moreover, the UN found that this practice and other deviations from the law are sometimes authorized by the State, and in general the law is administered in somewhat of an arbitrary manner.

This legislation provides for the regulation and licensing of private security companies. It also establishes basic staff requirements and sets limitations on activities and equipment/weapons. 

This decree governs the creation of private security companies. 

1. Democratic Republic of the Congo: 1966 Ordinance Modifying the 1965 Decree on Private Security Companies

This Act, signed into law by President Jammah in 2011, governs the licensing, regulation, and control, of Private Security Guard Companies and individuals employed as private security guards in The Gambia. The document provides a list of licensing procedures and regulations, examples of applications, and prohibited activities. 

In Section 38 of this Act, the government of Ghana provides a brief regulatory framework for the regulation of private security companies. In fact, the burden of creating and enforcing regulation falls on a Minister as appointed by the Prime Minister, with that Minister afforded the ability to determine the rules for private security regulation in Ghana.

This regulation requires fourteen days notification prior to disembarkation and pre-requisite authorization from the flag state. The regulation also lists multiple requirements regarding storage of weapons, licensing, training, and reporting. The regulation also requires disclosure of ammunition counts, and weapons. 

This Bill is to provide for the regulation of the private security industry, to
establish a regulatory authority, and to prescribe conditions for the operation of private security firms.

As the basis for the International Maritime Organization's guidance on using private security contractors on ships, this document from the Liberian Bureau of Maritime Affairs provides the framework for safely hiring and utilizing private security on the high seas. Primarily for anti-piracy purposes, the Liberian framework outlines current government policy on firearms on ships, how security personnel should be selected, and recommendations to the crew for maintaining safety at sea. 

The object of this bill is to provide for the licensing of private security
services, the registration of security guards, the training of licensed persons in
relation to private security services, and the establishment of criteria for the
management of private security services and standards, and related codes of conduct.

This law pertains to the exercise of activities relating to private security and the establishment of private security corporations and subsequent regulations. 

This act was created to make provision for the efficient governance of State-owned enterprises and the monitoring of their performances; to make provision for the restructuring of State-owned enterprises; to establish the State-owned enterprises Governance Council and define its powers, duties and functions; and to make provision
for incidental matters.

This act was created to amend the Security Enterprises and Security Officers Act, 1998, in order to further define certain expressions; to provide for the reconstitution of the Security Enterprises and Security Officers Regulation Board; to delimit the power of the Minister to make regulations; and to provide for other incidental matters. 

• 1998 Security Enterprises and Officers Act

This legislation delineates the regulations and provisions for licensing private security companies, including the requirement that all security companies be wholly Nigerian owned, among other regulations. 

This legislation amends previous legislation: Law No. 78-40, 6 July 1978 and Law No. 79, 1 January 1979. These prior laws outlawed the use of private security, surveillance, and investigative services. The 2003 decree establishes regulations permitting the licensing and oversight of such endeavors.   

The Standard Operating Manual for Private Security Companies in Sierra Leone (SOP) is designed to equip PSCs with knowledge, skills and capacity to undertake the task of effective and efficient operation and management within the framework of National Security. It is an outcome of a three-day workshop (12th – 14h December 2005) attended by representatives of PSCs and other stakeholders under the auspices of the Office of National Security (ONS). It was compiled by the ONS and took effect in January 2006.

This act is an all encompassing act establishing the function and administration of the national defense, security, and intelligence operations of Sierra Leone. In Part IV it provides provisions for the hiring and utilization of private security companies. 

This Act establishes the wages and uniform policy for the private security industry in Swaziland. Originally the Act of 1964, this 2011 order applies specifically to private security services. 

The Police Act of 1994, in Sections 72 and 73, prescribes that the Minister has the authority to regulate the control of private security organizations. These regulations may include: control over the establishment and control of private security; registration, regulation, uniforms and equipment, and fees associated with private security. The Minister also has the authority to define whether or not an organization qualifies as private security.

This act was created to provide for the appointment of a Controller of Private Investigators and Security Guards; and for the licensing and responsibilities of private investigators and security guards. It also regulates the approval and responsibilities of, certain private investigator employees, and the ability to temporarily hire them. Additionally, it addresses other incidental and connected matters.

This act regulates the licensing, purchase, manufacture, and possession of firearms, as well as other general provisions. Though the act does not directly address private security, the act does pertain to equipment that a private security guard or company might require for the discharge of duties. 

This Act pertains to the commission of crimes overseas by Australian nationals. 

This Act prohibits Australian citizens from participating in hostile activities in foreign states, unless as a member of national armed forces. It also prohibits the recruitment of citizens into foreign armed forces. 

The Azerbaijani law on private guards requires that all private security firms operating in Azerbaijan obtain a license from the state and follow specific regulations for its employees and security practices. Hired guards must be 20 years old and Azerbaijan citizens, and foreign security firms are not allowed to work in Azerbaijan. 

This legislation from 2006 regulates private security. 

The Security Agencies Regulations provides further detail on the licensing process including the necessary forms and reporting procedures for obtaining and maintaining a security agency license in Brunei.

The Security Agencies Act provides for the licensing and control of those persons who carry on the business of or act as security agencies. It establishes a ministry appointed licensing officer to oversee the licensing process and provides a minimum standard of conduct for companies applying for and operating with a security agency license.

This decree is the first regulatory law aimed directly at the private security sector in Fiji. It outlines a definition of 'security activities' and the new powers of the Security Industry Licensing and Registration Board to regulate such activities. The Board will serve as a registrar and licence distributor for Fijian citizens seeking to work in private security. 

This Act outlines the regulations regarding employment within Fiji. It has a minor provision regarding security officers, and outlaws the employment of children in the security industry. 

This document outlines the rules and regulations governing the activities and conduct of the Royal Fiji Military Forces. 

This legislation lays out the criteria for acquiring a permit to conduct security work in Hong Kong. Security jobs are divided into four categories, A-D. Levels A and B refer to security guard work that does not involve the carriage of a firearm. Level C refers to armed security guards, and Level D refers tot he installation and maintenance of security systems or devices. 

This Ordinance provides for the establishment of a Security and Guarding Services Industry Authority, the issuing of permits to individuals doing security work, the licensing of security companies, and for connected matters. It was reviewed in 2000 at the direction of the Executive Council by the 2000 Security and Guarding Services Bill and amended in the 2000 Security and Guarding Services Regulation. 

In response to the growing geographic reach of piracy in the Gulf of Aden, the India Ministry of Shipping issued these guidelines on the use of private armed security guards aboard ships. The guidelines describe the proper due diligence needed before contracting with a PMSC, including vetting, insurance, and firearms management. 

This Bill was created to provide for the regulation of private detective agencies and for other incidental or connected matters. It applies to the whole of India exepting the States of Jammu and Kashmir.

This Act provides for the regulation of private security agencies and for other connected and incidental matters. It applies to all of India, excepting  the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The Act makes provisions for licensing, security guard eligibility, and sanctions for violations. 

This Bill was created in order to promote the security industry's purpose in the maintenance of law and order in society, and to define its role in providing assistance to the Indonesian National Police. To this end, the Bill establishes the Security Management System, in charge of defining and regulating the responsibilities of security personnel, as well as their implementation and operating procedures. The Security Management System also sets out the processes and resources required for obtaining licences. It is also charged with the development, assessment, and maintenance of security policies in order to control the risks related to security activities to facilitate a safe, efficient, and productive environment. 

This regulation was developed in an effort to increase regulation of the role and function of business entities in the security industry. To this end, the Chief of Police's guidance on the creation of private security companies is outlined in this regulation.

The document establishes a training curriculum, generated by the National Police in order to support the training needs of security units. 

This document provides a summary of relevant legislation for private security companies and security guards.

This legislation provides guidance to the enforcement of the Security Services Act. It specifically provides requirements for contracting agreements.  

The Security Service Law does not permit staffs of security companies to use weapons which are prohibited by the Swords and Firearms Control Law. The Security Service Law demands staffs to obtain official qualification for security service.

Swords and Firearms Control Law prohibit Japanese citizens from possessing swords and guns (there are some exceptions, for example about shotguns  for hunting or sports). Therefore, private companies cannot conduct any activities which need significant armaments in Japan. Generally, Japanese security guards have only clubs. It is not illegal for Japanese companies to conduct security activities overseas, though few have significant experience and knowledge. Additionally, Japanese law does not prohibit Japanese citizens fromworking for foreign PMSCs or acting as mercenaries.

1. Japan: 1958 Cabinet Order for Enforcement of the Act Controlling Possession, etc. of Firearms and Swords

This legislation outlines the requirements for licensing of companies conducting security activities in Kazakhstan.

This legislation provides guidelines on enforcement bodies on licensing of businesses and individuals claiming to implement security management, and the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of intruder alarm and the audit of their activities rules for the audit of guards and workers in security forces.

This law regulates issues arising in connection to the implementation of private security services and private detective activities. It defines their legal basis, the principles and objectives of these activities, and the procedures for interaction between private security and detective agencies with state bodies in the spheres of law enforcement and crime prevention. 

This decreee establishes the the list of approved special protective and technical equipment used by security forces and the Departmental Security units. It contains forms and sample documents for private security guards.  It sets up a training center for the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan as one of the specialized training centers, which will be implementing training of private security guards,  security forces employed by individuals and legal entities, and departmental security units of government agencies. It sets out the standard number of employees in a private security organization's security units. It also regulates the required number of guards for one, eight, and twelve hour guard posts. 

This Act provides the legal framework for security services in the Republic of Kazakhstan, determines the status and powers of the actors carrying out protection and security activities. It defines the role and purpose of private security companies. Additionally, this act outlines the requirements for licensing and other related regulations. 

A business license to be obtained from the Chief Executive is needed for the operation of a private security company. All other necessary forms are to be submitted to the Police. 

This Article regulates the business of private agencies. No one can carry out business of private agency unless a license by the Minister is issued. The license will be revoked if the business is used for the purpose prejudicial to peace, welfare, and order of the country. 

This Act was created to provide for the licensing of private investigators as a means of affording greater protection to the individual’s right to privacy against possible invasion by private investigators, and to provide for the licensing of security guards as a means of ensuring that, so far as possible that those carrying on business as security guards are fit and proper persons to do so, and to regulate the conduct of business by private investigators and security guards.

This legislation establishes the Security Industries Authority and the Security Industries Council to grant permits. The legislation also lays out the duties and responsibilities of a security guard, as well as their permitting, licensing, and training requirements. 

This circular was issued by the Philippines to government agencies in order to provide guidance to prevent "cut-throat competition." This refers to the practice of under cutting competitor's prices with rates below the legal threshold by private security companies. 

This legislation regulates the establishment and operation of private security companies. It outlines the requirements for licensing, training, qualifications, fees, firearms regulations, uniform and equipment guidelines, and other pertinent regulations. 

1. Philippines: 1984 Decree Amending the 1969 Act on Private Security Agencies and Detectives
2. Philippines: Rules and Regulations on the Implementation of the 1969 Act

In this updated circular, Singapore outlines the guidelines and laws for private security services operating on ships. The circular draws the majority of its recommendations from the International Maritime Circular 1405/Rev2 which provides guidance on private security aboard ships. 

This act was established to provide for the regulation of private investigators, private investigation agencies, security officers, security agencies, security service providers, and related activities. It repeals and replaces the previous Private Investigation and Security Agencies Act and amends the Central Provident Fund Act, and the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act. The Act provides definitions, licensing regimes, the scope of activity and authorities enjoyed by the entities, and other miscellaneous issues. 

This Act prohibits the execution of the business of a Private Security Agency by any persons or organization not licensed to do so. It establishes a Competent Authority for the enforcement of the Act's provisions, a licensing regime and relevant procedures and requirements, and the authority of the Minister to regulate the activities of licensed Private Security Agencies. 

This Act stipulates that if the private security company is guarding money, a specialized truck has to be used and only certain guards are authorized to undertake the task. Employees must also receive training. 

This Act amends the 1991 Security Industry Law. It stipulates that Private Security Companies contribution should not exceed 35% of their total contribution to insurance. 

The Security Industry Law contains 23 Articles and was promulgated by the President on 30 December 1991. The law was enacted with the goals of ensuring sound development of the security industry, and protecting the safety of national life and property. The essential points are:

1)To provide for the definition of security industry and the scope of business (Articles 3 and 4).

2)To provide for the registration procedure to establish a security enterprise and the abolishment of the approval for establishing a security enterprise (Articles 5 and 6).

3)To provide for the necessary equipments, liability insurance and the requirement for minimum paid-in capital for a security enterprise, and impose fines for a violator (Articles 7, 8, 9 and 16).

4)To provide for the requirement for employing security personnel, and impose fines for a violator (Articles 10 and 16).

5)To provide for the disqualifications for directors, supervisors and managers of a security enterprise (Articles 11 and 17).

6)To stipulate that a security enterprise shall sign a contract in writing when practicing business, and impose fines for a violator (Articles 12 and 18)

7)To provide for the competent authorities to inspect the business activities of a security enterprise if necessary, and stipulate that the directors, supervisors, managers and workers of the enterprise shall not refuse the inspection, and impose fin