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BUSINESS IN LAOS
Company Registration Fees in Laos
The official government fees by legal form, the registered capital fee brackets, and worked examples.
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Official fees for registering a company in Laos have two parts. The registration fee is 40,000 to 100,000 kip, depending on the legal form. A registered capital fee of 0 to 6,000,000 kip is added based on capital size, under Presidential Ordinance 002/PO of 17 June 2021. For example, a sole company limited with 500 million kip of capital pays 1,080,000 kip in these two government fees.
Registration Fee by Legal Form
| Legal form | Fee (kip) |
|---|---|
| Individual enterprise | 40,000 |
| Sole company limited | 80,000 |
| Ordinary partnership | 100,000 |
| Limited partnership | 100,000 |
| Company limited | 100,000 |
| Public company | 100,000 |
| State enterprise | 100,000 |
| Mixed enterprise | 100,000 |
Registered Capital Fee
| Registered capital (kip) | Fee (kip) |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000,000 | 0 |
| Over 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 | 20,000 |
| Over 10,000,000 to 20,000,000 | 50,000 |
| Over 20,000,000 to 50,000,000 | 100,000 |
| Over 50,000,000 to 100,000,000 | 300,000 |
| Over 100,000,000 to 400,000,000 | 500,000 |
| Over 400,000,000 to 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Over 1,000,000,000 to 10,000,000,000 | 2,600,000 |
| Over 10,000,000,000 to 20,000,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
| Over 20,000,000,000 | 6,000,000 |
The English NED page has two typos: “Under 1,000,00” and a repeated “1,000,000,000” at the start of the 10 to 20 billion band. The table above follows the Lao page, which is internally consistent.
Worked Examples
| Enterprise | Capital (kip) | Registration | Capital fee | Total (kip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual enterprise | 5,000,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 | 60,000 |
| Sole company limited | 500,000,000 | 80,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,080,000 |
| Company limited | 4,000,000,000 | 100,000 | 2,600,000 | 2,700,000 |
| Company limited | 20,000,000,000 | 100,000 | 4,000,000 | 4,100,000 |
| Company limited | 50,000,000,000 | 100,000 | 6,000,000 | 6,100,000 |
What These Fees Exclude
These are registrar charges only. A real setup budget may also include:
- Operating license fees, which vary by activity. Use the license directory.
- An investment license, where the activity is controlled. See Controlled Business in Laos.
- Notarization, translation and legalization of foreign documents.
- Professional fees, tax registration costs and an office address.
Registered capital also affects more than this fee. Some sectors set capital thresholds of their own, such as wholesale and retail trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to register a company in Laos?
The registrar charges 40,000 to 100,000 kip by legal form, plus 0 to 6,000,000 kip based on registered capital. Licenses, investment approvals and professional fees are separate.
What is the registration fee for a sole company limited?
80,000 kip, plus the registered capital fee.
What is the highest capital fee?
6,000,000 kip, for registered capital over 20 billion kip.
Is there a fee on very small capital?
No. NED lists no capital fee on capital of 1,000,000 kip or less.
Which law sets these fees?
NED refers to Presidential Ordinance No. 002/PO on fees and service charges, dated 17 June 2021.
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Last reviewed: November 2026
Official sources:
- National Enterprise Database: fees (Lao)
- National Enterprise Database: fees (English)
- Presidential Ordinance No. 002/PO on Fees and Service Charges, 17 June 2021
See also: Business in Laos (overview).