- Laos has reinstated its value-added tax rate to 10% from the previous 7%
- The new rate was specified in Ordinance No. 003/PDT dated March 19, 2024
- The change was announced on the Ministry of Trade and Commerce website
- The last adjustment in the VAT rate was in December 2021, amending it from 10% to 7%
- The ordinance is effective from the date of signing by the president of Laos
- The new rate will not be enforced immediately but in the near future
- International experts and organizations had recommended a 10% VAT rate for Laos
- Tilleke & Gibbins will continue to monitor the situation to determine when the 10% VAT rate will be enforced.
Source: tilleke.com
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