Lao PDR
Individual - Significant developments
Last reviewed - 23 January 2024Measures in response to COVID-19
The Prime Minister's Office issued some policies and measures to reduce the adverse effects of the outbreak of COVID-19 to the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) economy. Some of the policies are as follows:
- For employees, the monthly tax-free threshold shall be increased to 5 million Lao kip (LAK) for a period of three months (i.e. April to June 2021). The personal income tax (PIT) shall be as follows:
Monthly salary base (LAK) Tax rate (%) PIT of each threshold (LAK) Total PIT (LAK) From To 0 5,000,000 0 0 0 5,000,001 15,000,000 10 1,000,000 1,000,000 15,000,001 25,000,000 15 1,500,000 2,500,000 25,000,001 65,000,000 20 8,000,000 10,500,000 65,000,001 and above 25 - - - Income of micro enterprises with an annual income of LAK 50 million to LAK 400 million shall be exempt from income tax for the months of April to June 2021.
- The importation of goods used in the containment and prevention of COVID-19 (e.g. surgical masks, liquid soap, medical equipment) shall be exempt from custom duties, taxes, and other charges.