PurgatoryAsia
Laos
10%effective individual rate
Laos taxes capital gains at 10%. Limited crypto adoption. Government exploring digital currency.
FATCA Partner
No
FATF Status
Greylist
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Not allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains Tax10% on gains
Income Tax on Crypto0-25%
Corporate Tax20%
VAT on Crypto10%
Activity Taxes
Staking
10% (as income)
Mining
10% (as income)
DeFi
10% (as income)
NFTs
10% (as income)
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Not taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
No specific holding period benefit
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Central bank and tax authority
Residency Requirement
Tax residency required for domestic tax obligations
Reporting Requirements
Standard tax reporting applies
Citizenship & Residency Path
Citizenship very difficult for foreigners; residency via employment
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Low
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
Medium
Lifestyle Scores
Safety6/10
Healthcare3/10
Institutions3/10
Business Ease3/10
Int'l Schooling2/10
Privacy7/10