2007 ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Architectural Services

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Additional Annexes	Appendix-2007-MRA.pdf
Full Title	2007 ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Architectural Services
Short Title / Abbreviations	2007 MRA on Architectural Services
CIL Subject Classification	ASEAN Documents ASEAN Economic Community ASEAN Economic Ministers ASEAN Free Trade Area Services
Date of Adoption	19/11/2007
Place of Adoption	Singapore
Issued/Adopted by	Economic Ministers of ASEAN
Dispute settlement provisions	Article 7 ‘Dispute Settlement’: “The provisions of the ASEAN Protocol on Enhanced Dispute Settlement Mechanism, done at Vientiane, Lao PDR on 29 November 2004, shall apply to disputes concerning the interpretation, implementation, and/or application of any of the provisions under this Arrangement.” This Arrangement is one of the ‘Covered Agreements’ pursuant to Article 1.1 of the 2019 ASEAN Protocol on Enhanced Dispute Settlement Mechanism read together with its Appendix 1. The 2019 Protocol will only apply with respect to new requests for consultations made on or after its entry into force (20 June 2022).
Depository	Secretary-General of ASEAN
Annexes	Appendix A: List of Professional Regulatory Authorities and Monitoring Committees Appendix B: ASEAN Architects Guidelines on Criteria and Procedures Appendix C: ASEAN Architect Assessment Statement Appendix D Format 1: Monitoring Committee Summary of Assessment of Application for ASEAN Architect Registration Appendix D Format 2: Significant Architectural Work Application for ASEAN Architect Registration Appendix D Format 3: Explanatory Notes for Two Years Experiences in Responsible Charge of Significant Architectural Work Appendix E: Assessment Statement Flow Chart
Entry Into Force Status	In Force
Source	ASEAN Legal Instruments
Date of Entry into Force	19/11/2007
Entry into Force / Termination Provisions	Article 8.2 ‘Final Provisions’: “This Arrangement shall enter into force on the date of signature by all ASEAN Member Countries.”
Status
ASEAN States	(Source: ASEAN Legal Instruments as of 20/01/2026)
Brunei Darussalam	Signature 19/11/2007 Notification 28/01/2013
Cambodia	Signature 19/11/2007 Notification 17/04/2012
Indonesia	Signature 19/11/2007 Notification 20/04/2009
Lao PDR	Signature 19/11/2007 Acceptance 29/02/2008
Malaysia	Signature 19/11/2007 Notification 11/06/2008
Myanmar	Signature 19/11/2007 Notification 19/11/2007
Philippines	Signature 19/11/2007 Notification 20/04/2009
Singapore	Signature 19/11/2007 Notification 19/08/2008
Thailand	Signature 19/11/2007 Notification 24/02/2009
Vietnam	Signature 19/11/2007 Notification 10/08/2009
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Related Instruments
Related Instruments	1995 ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services 2020 ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement 2017 ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Flight Crew Licensing 2014 ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Accountancy Services 2012 ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals 2009 ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Medical Practitioners 2009 ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Dental Practitioners 2007 ASEAN Framework Arrangement for the Mutual Recognition of Surveying Qualifications 2006 ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Nursing Services 2005 ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Engineering Services
External Links	ASEAN accessed on 11/05/2026
Additional Information	Note Article 8.1 ‘Final Provisions’: “The terms and definitions and relevant provisions of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and 1995 ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services (AFAS) shall be referred to and shall apply to matters arising under this Arrangement for which no specific provision has been made herein.”
Last Updated on	11/05/2026