Notification to Increase Minimum Wage [Unofficial translation]
The government has approved a minimum wage increase from the present 900,000 kip to 1.1 million kip a month, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. The pay rise is expected to take place from May 1 this year. The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has been entrusted to play an active role in collaborating...
Commenting on the Draft Legislation and Legislation under the Law
Since the passage of the Law on Making Legislation in 2012, Lao citizens have had the right to comment on draft legislation before it becomes final. This right became practical with the establishment of the Electronic Official Gazette, which contains a comments section, almost like Facebook. In cooperation with the USAID LUNA II project, the...
New Excise Tax Rates for 2018
The Tax Department of the Ministry of Finance in the Lao PDR has issued a new regulation No. 169/TD dated 11 January 2018 on implementing new excise tax rates on fuel, alcohol, tobacco and certain categories entertainment for 2018 in the Lao PDR. Thank you to our valued member DFDL for sharing this update. You...