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Business in Laos
PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
Business in Laos
Guidance for establishing, operating and growing a business in Laos, from a Vientiane-based advisory team.
START A BUSINESS
Starting a Business in Laos
Business Structures in Laos
Company Registration in Laos
Can a Foreigner Own a Company?
OPERATE IN LAOS
Controlled Business in Laos
Work Permits & Visas for Foreign Employees
Tax & Compliance for Businesses in Laos
Accounting Service
HR Outsourcing & Payroll
Corporate Secretarial & Governance
GROW IN LAOS
Market Research & Field Intelligence
Full Overview: Business in Laos
A complete guide to setting up and operating in Laos.
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Company Registration
Foreign Business Licence
Business License
Registered Office Address
Trademark Registration
Work Permit & Visas
Corporate Secretarial & Governance
Corporate Health Check
Notary
Legal Document Translation
Power of Attorney
Invest in Laos
INVESTMENT GUIDANCE
Invest in Laos
Understand the investment environment, framework and opportunities relevant to investing in Laos.
INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK
Investing in Laos
Controlled Business in Laos
Investment Incentives in Laos
Concession Investment in Laos
Business Structures in Laos
Can a Foreigner Own a Company?
WHERE TO INVEST
Investment Sectors
Where to Invest in Laos
Special Economic Zones in Laos
Investment Opportunities in Laos
Investment Directory
Hospitality Investment
Cacao Investment Opportunities
INVESTOR SUPPORT
Foreign Investor Support
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Sectors, incentives and opportunities for investors.
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Why Invest in Laos
Hospitality Investment
Cacao Investment Opportunities in Laos
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HOW WE HELP
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Corporate, financial and advisory services for companies operating in Laos.
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Business License
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Business in Laos
Business in Laos
A practical guide to establishing and operating a business in Laos.
PRACTICAL GUIDES
Starting and Operating a Business in Laos
Practical guides for understanding how to establish, structure, register and operate a business in Laos.
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Starting a Business in Laos
Understand the practical path from business idea to establishment.
Read the guide →
02
Business Structures in Laos
Compare the main structures and considerations.
Compare structures →
03
Company Registration in Laos
Understand the registration process and what comes after.
Read the guide →
04
Can a Foreigner Own a Company in Laos?
Understand foreign ownership and activity-specific considerations.
Read the guide →
05
Controlled Business in Laos
Check whether your activity falls under Controlled Business classification.
Read guide →
01
Start a Business
An overview of what’s involved in setting up in Laos, and how AQQOUNT can support each stage.
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Read: Starting a Business in Laos →
02
Company Registration
Establishing the right legal entity to operate in Laos.
Company Registration →
Read: Company Registration in Laos →
03
Foreign Business
Licensing considerations specific to foreign-owned businesses.
Foreign Business Licence →
04
Licenses & Permits
Business licensing and related corporate documentation.
Business License →
Registered Office Address →
Trademark Registration →
05
Visa & Work Permit
Work authorization for foreign owners and staff.
Work Permit & Visas →
Read: Work Permits & Visas for Foreign Employees →
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Accounting & Tax
Bookkeeping, tax compliance, audit and financial reporting.
Accounting Service →
Bookkeeping →
Accounting & Tax Packages →
Annual Audit →
Read: Tax & Compliance for Businesses in Laos →
Read: Accounting & Bookkeeping in Laos →
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HR & Employment
Local payroll, HR outsourcing and staffing structures.
HR Outsourcing & Payroll →
PEO / Employer of Record →
Read: Social Security & Labour Registration in Laos →
Read: Employer of Record in Laos →
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Banking
Corporate banking setup and account verification support.
Banking Consultation →
Bank Account Verification Letter →
Read: Opening a Bank Account for a Foreign-Owned Company in Laos →
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Corporate & Legal
Ongoing corporate governance, secretarial and legal support.
Corporate Secretarial & Governance →
Corporate Health Check →
Notary →
Legal Document Translation →
Power of Attorney →
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Operate & Grow
Once established, ongoing support to operate and expand.
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Market Research & Field Intelligence →
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