SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Phoukhyo SEZ
ProvinceXiangkhouang
Zone Profile
Overview / FocusIndustry and agro-processing
Responsible AuthoritySEZ Promotion and Management Office (SEZO), Ministry of Planning and Investment
StatusListed by InvestLaos as an active SEZ; total investment reported at USD 708,000,000.
Last ReviewedSeptember 19, 2026
TypeSpecific Economic Zone
Developer / OperatorPrivate 100% (Lao)
EstablishmentEstablished 2010; 99-year land tenure
Location
Khammouane Province. Area: 4,850 ha. About 14 km from the Third Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, near Road No. 12.
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Land leasing USD 0-0.19/sqm/month; electricity USD 0.06-0.08/kWh; water USD 0.07-0.79/cubic meter (InvestLaos figures).
Incentives & Regulatory Context
Profit tax exemptions of 3-10 years depending on sector, followed by corporate tax of 3-8%; longer exemptions apply to industrial sectors (InvestLaos general schedule).
Investor Considerations — AQQOUNT’s Practical View
Confirm current sector-specific incentive eligibility directly with SEZO, since exemption periods vary by activity.
Investment Opportunities in This SEZ
No investment opportunities are currently published for this SEZ.
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