- Laos Ministry of Finance has updated compliance requirements for non-resident providers of digital services
- VAT obligations have been imposed since February 2022
- Starting May 2024, businesses must use the new Digital Tax Services System (DTax System)
- Non-resident providers and digital marketplace sellers offering electronic services are subject to VAT
- VAT registration threshold is LAK 400 million per annum
- Services like streaming, downloading, online gaming, advertising, and B2C activities are subject to VAT
- Providers determine VAT applicability based on consumer residency or service consumption in Laos
Source: tpa-global.com
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