Laos Keyword: Enterprise Law
Overview On 13 May 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (“MOIC”) issued Decision No. 1338 (the “Decision”) to strengthen enforcement of the Enterprise Law by introducing clear fines and administrative measures for non-compliance. The Decision enters into force on 27 June 2026. The Decision covers 17 categories of violations across: In addition to fines, […]
On 9 September 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (“MOIC”) issued Decision No. 2025/IC on Enterprise Capital Contributions, providing detailed guidelines for implementation of provisions regarding investors’ capital contributions under the Enterprise Law. The key highlights are summarized below. Capital contribution deadline Registered capital (in cash or in kind) must be fully contributed within […]