Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Laos (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Common entity types | The Law on Enterprises governs business forms in Lao PDR. The limited liability company is the most common vehicle for foreign and domestic investors. Details below are an unverified draft. | |
| Limited liability company (LLC) | 1 to 50 shareholders; liability limited to capital contributionsLaw on Enterprises (Lao PDR) | |
| Sole limited company | Single-shareholder limited liability companyLaw on Enterprises (Lao PDR) | |
| Public company (PLC) | Minimum 7 shareholders and 3 directors; may offer shares to the publicLaw on Enterprises (Lao PDR) | |
| Branch / representative office | Foreign companies may establish a branch or representative office subject to sector approvalLaw on Enterprises (Lao PDR) | |
| Capital, steps and compliance | Lao PDR has largely removed universal minimum-capital rules, though sector-specific thresholds apply and registered capital must be genuinely contributed. | |
| General minimum registered capital | No universal statutory minimum; abolished for foreign investors except where sector regulation sets a threshold |
The Law on Enterprises governs business forms in Lao PDR. The limited liability company is the most common vehicle for foreign and domestic investors. Details below are an unverified draft.
Lao PDR has largely removed universal minimum-capital rules, though sector-specific thresholds apply and registered capital must be genuinely contributed.
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| Registered capital contribution | Must be genuinely contributed in cash or assets; loans in the enterprise's name cannot form registered capitalLaw on Enterprises (Lao PDR) |
| Step 1 — name reservation | Reserve a unique enterprise name with the Ministry of Industry and CommerceLaw on Enterprises (Lao PDR) |
| Step 2 — enterprise registration certificate | Register with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and obtain the Enterprise Registration CertificateLaw on Enterprises (Lao PDR) |
| Step 3 — tax registration | Register with the Tax Department and obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN)Tax Administration Law (Lao PDR) |
| Typical incorporation timeline | Roughly 2–8 weeks depending on sector and approvalsLaw on Enterprises (Lao PDR) |
| Core annual compliance | Annual profit tax return (by 20 January) and audited/financial statements (by 31 March for a calendar year-end)Accounting Law (Lao PDR) |
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