Laos

On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with Laos. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.

It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.

Type of Government: Communist State
Population: 7.4 million (2021)
GDP: 18.26 billion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 20%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 10% - 25%
Major Exports: Electricity ($1.96B), Gold ($1.79B), Other Uncoated Paper ($508M), Copper Ore ($339M), and Rubber ($300M), exporting mostly to Thailand ($2.99B), China ($2.48B), Vietnam ($1.24B), Australia ($693M), and Switzerland ($253M).
Major Imports: Refined Petroleum ($734M), Gold ($646M), Cars ($252M), Broadcasting Equipment ($168M), and Delivery Trucks ($111M), importing mostly from Thailand ($4B), China ($1.67B), Vietnam ($680M), Switzerland ($267M), and Japan

January 1, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Laos

How to Register a Trademark in Laos

November 29, 2022
Employment Rules and Regulations in Laos

Major exports of Laos

July 13, 2022
Employment Rules and Regulations in Laos

Employment Rules and Regulations in Laos

September 30, 2021
Employment Rules and Regulations in Laos

How to Register a Company in Laos

August 23, 2021
Employment Rules and Regulations in Laos

Corporate income tax in Laos

June 24, 2021
Employment Rules and Regulations in Laos

The Major Imports of Laos

March 7, 2021
Employment Rules and Regulations in Laos

The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Laos