Lao PDR

Individual - Residence

Last reviewed - 07 August 2026

Under the Amended Income Tax Law No. 88/NA, Article 3, Items 11 and 12 define ’resident‘ and ’non-resident‘ as follows:

  • Resident: A person who has a permanent residence, lives, earns a living, or conducts business in Lao PDR.
  • Non-resident: A person who comes to earn a living or conduct business in Lao PDR but does not reside, nor has a permanent address or permanent place of business, in Lao PDR.