Laos to require online businesses to register under new e-commerce rules, starting February


VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): The Laos Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) has issued a nationwide directive requiring individuals and companies operating online businesses in Laos to register and comply with new administrative regulations, with enforcement set to begin on February 1, 2026.

The official notice, issued on December 17, applies to all individuals and legal entities currently operating, or planning to operate, e-commerce and online businesses in the country. 

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