Other Briefings
A Guide to Taxation in Laos
All companies incorporated under Lao law will be subject to corporate income tax, value-added tax, and personal income tax.
India Eager for Expansion of Trilateral Highway to Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
India is keen to push for the expansion of the Trilateral Highway to Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam and increase trade with ASEAN.
2023 Foreign Investment Opportunities in Laos
Laos has been a consistent recipient of Chinese investment for some time and is transforming the country into a land-linked nation.
The Laos-Vietnam Railway, Boosting Laos’ Ambitions to Become a Logistics Hub
The Laos-Vietnam railway is a proposed railway project aimed to further boost Laos’ ambitions to become a regional logistics hub.
Laos Issues Tax Obligations for Non-Resident E-commerce and Digital Platform Providers, Joins Other ASEAN Markets
The taxing of non-resident e-commerce and digital players in Laos is part of a continuing trend in ASEAN.
Laos Reduces VAT Rate to Support the Post-COVID-19 Economy
Laos has reduced its value-added tax (VAT) rate as part of the government’s support of the post-COVID-19 economy.
The Completed China-Laos Railway: Bringing Opportunities for ASEAN and the Asia Pacific
The completed China-Laos railway can transform Laos from a landlocked country into a land-linked hub that connects the wider region.
How to Claim Investment Promotion Incentives in Laos: New Guidelines in Effect
Foreign investors in Laos face new requirements for accessing investment promotion incentives.
Tax Identification Numbers in Laos: Compliance by June 2021
The government of Laos issued Notification 0831 in February 2021, which obligates all individuals liable to personal income to obtain a tax identification number.
Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN — A New Frontier for Strategic Investors
Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership offers 10-year tax holidays, USD stability, and full profit repatriation for foreign investors.
