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Corruption is rampant in Cambodia. Companies should expect to deal with extensive red tape to obtain the proper licenses and business permits. The judiciary is understaffed, lacks qualified resources and receives insufficient financing, leading to widespread corruption and deterring foreign investment. Cambodia's Anti-Corruption Law is in line with international standards but is poorly enforced and public officials continue to engage in corrupt practices with impunity. Corrupt acts are covered in the Criminal Code, which criminalizes corruption in the form of active and passive bribery, abuse of office for private gain and extortion. It also criminalizes accepting bribes in the form of donations or promises. There is no set limit on the value of gifts, but they are forbidden if given with a corrupt intent. Facilitation payments are prohibited in Cambodia. Nonetheless, businesses report that both gifts and facilitation payments are extremely prevalent.