Crypto tax in Laos
Laos does not currently have a clearly established personal crypto capital gains tax regime in this simplified model.
- Short-term rate
- 0%
- Long-term rate
- 0%
- Treatment
- No tax on gains
- Currency
- LAK
Unconfirmed None of the sources consulted for this dataset cover Laos. The figure shown reflects its general reputation and has not been independently confirmed.
How Laos taxes crypto
Laos has been developing a regulatory framework for digital assets, but widely cited public guidance still does not establish a clearly settled personal crypto capital gains tax regime for ordinary individual investors. In this simplified comparison model, cryptocurrency investment gains for individual holders are shown at 0% for both short-term and long-term disposals. Treatment may differ if crypto activity is carried out as a business, licensed service, mining operation, or another commercial activity, and future regulation or tax guidance could change the position. Users should keep detailed records and verify current local rules before relying on a final tax outcome.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 LAK gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | — | — | 10,000 |
This is the arithmetic the app runs on your device. Real liability depends on your residency, income, allowances and how the authority classifies your activity. Treat it as an estimate and check with a qualified adviser before you act.
Elsewhere in Asia
| Jurisdiction | Short-term | Long-term |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | — | — |
| Indonesia | — | — |
| Macau | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — |
| Maldives | — | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — |
| Thailand | — | — |
Headline rate not independently confirmed · methodology