Lao-owned advisory · Vientiane · 15+ years
Build and grow your business in Laos.
AQQOUNT helps companies, investors and entrepreneurs establish, operate and grow in Laos, combining local business expertise with practical advisory and execution support.
What brings you to Laos?
Pick one
Answers in Lao and English.
15+
years helping companies operate in the Lao market
One team covers
Registration
Tax
Payroll
Legal
Banking
+24
Active in the business community
National role · since Oct 2026
Our Managing Director sits on the Management Board of the Laos SME Service Center.
The national centre under the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) that helps SMEs register, comply, finance and grow. The same work AQQOUNT does for its clients every day.
LNCCI Decision No. 1513/LNCCI
First board meeting · 15 Oct 2026
One advisor, every service
You should not need five vendors to run one business.
Registration, accounting, HR, legal and digital infrastructure usually mean juggling separate providers who do not talk to each other. AQQOUNT holds all of it under one advisory relationship, so nothing falls through the cracks between vendors.
Registration agent
Accountant
HR & payroll provider
Notary & translator
IT & email vendor
One team. One relationship.
The team that registers your company also keeps its books, payroll and compliance current.
Services ledger
29 services, grouped by where you are.
Registering and licensing your company in Laos.
01
Company Registration
End-to-end incorporation with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, structured around the right entity type.
02
Foreign Business Licence
Authorises foreign ownership or investment in a regulated sector.
03
Business License
Your local operating permit at district and sector level.
04
Registered Office Address
A compliant Vientiane address, required for licensing and banking.
05
Trademark Registration
Protect your name and mark with the Lao Department of Intellectual Property.
06
Work Permit & Visas
Work permits, business and investment visas for foreign staff.
Accounting, tax and payroll handled by a local team.
07
Accounting Service
Bookkeeping, financial statements, tax compliance and banking support under one roof.
08
Bookkeeping
Transaction recording, reconciliation and reporting on a monthly cycle.
09
Accounting & Tax Packages
Monthly bookkeeping and tax filing scoped to your entity size and activity.
10
Annual Audit
Statutory audit coordination from pre-audit preparation to final report.
11
Half-Year Report
Interim statements and regulatory reporting prepared mid-year.
12
HR Outsourcing & Payroll
Payroll, payslips and statutory contributions, paid correctly and on time.
13
PEO / Employer of Record
Employ staff in Laos through AQQOUNT as employer of record.
Research and advisory for operating and growing decisions.
14
Outsourced Virtual CFO
Senior financial guidance, part-time, before you need a full-time CFO.
15
Banking Consultation
Choosing the right bank and account structure for your business.
16
Bank Account Verification Letter
Verification letters for your Lao bank account.
17
Market Research & Field Intelligence
Field research and market intelligence across Laos.
18
Focus Group Studies
Test products, pricing and positioning with real Lao consumers.
Climate and sustainability advisory for investors and development partners.
Documentation and legal-administrative support for your Lao entity.
22
Corporate Secretarial & Governance
Statutory filings, resolutions and records, kept in good standing.
23
Corporate Health Check
A structured review of licensing, tax and governance gaps.
24
Notary
Notarisation of corporate and personal documents.
25
Legal Document Translation
Translation of corporate and legal documents for Lao use.
26
Power of Attorney
Drafting and notarising POAs so a representative can act for you.
Practical infrastructure for a business operating in Laos.
Package builder
Build your package.
Pick what you need. We send back one scoped quote for all of it, from one team.
- One quote, one advisor
- Change the scope any time
- Free first consultation
Your package
Get one quote
No prices published: every quote is scoped to your entity.
How we work
From first call to first bank meeting, and every month after.
01
Understand your plan
A free first consultation. We look at your business model, ownership and sector, and tell you plainly what applies.
02
Structure & register
The right entity, the documents in the right order, and filing with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
03
Set up operations
Tax registration, bank account, licences, work permits and payroll, so you can operate from day one.
04
Run & grow
Monthly accounting, filings and a compliance calendar, with advisory access when you expand.
Invest in Laos
At the heart of ASEAN, bordering five markets.
Understand the investment framework, then find the sectors, zones and projects relevant to your plans. AQQOUNT keeps a directory of Laos’s Special Economic Zones and advises on live opportunities.
Land area
236,800 km²
Population
7.8 million (2024)
GDP growth
4.1% (2024)
WTO member
since 2013
Borders
TH · CN · VN · KH · MM
In the room
Where Lao business gets decided, we're at the table.
Knowledge center
Read before you sign anything.
Business guide · Sep 2026
How to Register a Company in Laos: a step-by-step guide for foreign investors (2026)
It looks intimidating on paper but follows a clear sequence once you know the steps.
Investment guide
Can a Foreigner Own a Company in Laos?
Foreign ownership and activity-specific considerations.
Investment guide
Profit Repatriation in Laos
Rules for foreign investors moving profits home.
Investment guide
Special Economic Zones in Laos
The zones currently recognised, and whether one fits.
Free checklist
Annual Tax Compliance Checklist 2026
Monthly, quarterly and annual filings in one list.
Open the checklist →
Talk now
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Mon–Fri 8:30–18:00 · Sat by appointment