Laos – Legal and Policy Framework for Industrial Estates in the Lao PDR

The Presidential Decree No. 313/2025 establishes a comprehensive framework governing the creation and management of industrial estates in Laos. In this publication, ILAW highlights the decree’s major provisions — from investment models and approval criteria to incentives and compliance obligations — offering investors a clear view of Laos’s evolving industrial development strategy and opportunities under the new legal regime.
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Key takeaways:

  1. Investment Models
  2. Qualifications for Approval
  3. Policies Supporting Investment
  4. Timeframe for Approval
  5. Prohibitions