- New VAT compliance obligations start on 1 August 2024 for foreign suppliers of digital goods and services in Laos
- Digital platforms and e-commerce are included in these obligations
- A deemed supplier rule is introduced
- Platform operators are considered suppliers and must handle VAT responsibilities
- The VAT rate for nonresident suppliers is 10 percent, up from 7 percent
- Taxpayers will use the DTax System for VAT registration, filing, and payment
Source: bdo.global
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