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What is the company registry in Laos?
Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Lao PDR - ກະຊວງອຸດສາຫະກຳ ແລະ ການຄ້າ ແຫ່ງ ສປປ ລາວ and NED - National Enterprise Database
Phon Xay Rd, P.O.Box 4107 Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic
About Laos
The Laos Companies Registry is located in Vientiane and was founded in 2007.
Laos officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR) is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. The main language of Laos is Lao which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as French and English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Kip (LAK). The population of Laos is over 7.93 million.
Laos Economy
The Real GDP in Laos is in the region of $64.173 billion with a GDP per capita of $8,400. Laos economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Laos are electricity, fertilizers, gold, garments, paper.
Main Trading Partners of Laos
The leading export and import partners for Laos are:
Exports: China 39%, Thailand 34%, Australia 4%, USA 4%, Cambodia 2%
Imports: Thailand 58%, China 36%, Japan 1%, Singapore 1%, Germany 1%
Laos Certificate of Incorporation
The Laos Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Laos Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Laos company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Laos register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Laos customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Laos Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Laos the relevant laws are:
Law on Companies of 2005
Law on Enterprise, No. 46/NA
What information is free to view at Laos Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Laos the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Laos Enterprise Number - ເລກລະຫັດວິສາຫະກິດ
Laos Enterprise and Name - ຊື່ວິສາຫະກິດ(ລາວ)
Laos English Enterprise Name - ຊື່ວິສາຫະກິດ(ອັງກິດ)
Laos Registered By Ms ນໍ້າເຜິ້ງ ແສງອາຄົມ
Laos Registration Date - ຊື່ຜູ້ຖືທະບຽນ
Laos Status Active - ວັນຈົດທະບຽນ
Laos Province - ຖານະ
Laos District - ແຂວງ
Do you need to register / sign up at the Laos Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Laos register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Laos
Laos Sole Limited Company – over 16,000 in Laos
Laos Limited Partnerships – over 500 in Laos
Laos Individual Enterprises – over 167,000 in Laos
Types of Companies in Laos
Businesses in Laos can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Laos Individual enterprise
Laos Sole Company limited
Laos Ordinary partnership
Laos Limited partnership
Laos Company limited
Laos State Company
Laos Public Company
Laos Mixed Company
Can you order a Laos Apostille Certificate?
No, Laos has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Laos has not agreed to this Laos company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Laos Company Registry?
The Laos Company Register is in Lao and English languages only.
Laos Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Laos has 27 embassies abroad, as well as 26 consulates and three other representations.
Vientiane, the capital of Laos, hosts 28 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 21 consulates and one other representation located in Laos.
Laos Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Laos. Our local partner is based in Vientiane which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Laos including Pakse and Savannakhet. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Laos Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Laos from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Laos Moody's rating: Caa2 (first obtained in 2020)
Laos Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Laos Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Laos.
Laos Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Laos. Our specialist Laos skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Laos Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Laos Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Laos. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Laos Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Laos?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Laos?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Laos?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.