Licences, land, labour, tax, banking, disputes and certified translation — one trusted law firm for your entire investment in Laos.
Laos is one of the most promising frontier markets in Southeast Asia. The opportunities are real, and the right legal groundwork turns them into secure, lasting investments.
Laos borders China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar: a land-linked hub between China and the ASEAN markets.
Since December 2021 the railway links Vientiane with Kunming, cutting freight time and cost and opening new routes to Thailand and the sea.
Special economic zones and the Investment Promotion Law offer profit-tax exemptions, customs incentives and long-term land for promoted sectors.
Abundant hydropower has made Laos the "battery of Southeast Asia", with minerals and fertile land for agriculture and agro-processing.
Three UNESCO World Heritage sites (Luang Prabang, Vat Phou and the Plain of Jars) drive demand for hotels, services and real estate.
An ASEAN member since 1997, with a young, growing population and preferential trade access across the region.
Foreign investors meet the same hurdles again and again. We know them well, and we resolve them before they turn into costly problems.
We check your sector against the current lists and design a compliant structure: fully foreign-owned company, joint venture or branch.
We prepare the complete application, submit it and follow up with each authority until your licences are issued.
We secure long-term lease or concession rights, verify land titles and register your rights, so your project stands on solid ground.
Our in-house certified translators and lawyers make sure you understand every document before you sign it.
We plan your foreign-worker quota and handle applications and renewals for your expatriate team.
We advise on your tax obligations and on Bank of Lao PDR rules for capital transfers and profit repatriation.
Negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation. We have recovered more than 18 billion LAK for our clients.
As your retainer counsel, we follow new legislation and tell you what it means for your business.
Facing a legal problem in Laos? Tell us about it. The first consultation shows you the way forward.
Ask a lawyerLaos offers real opportunity — a land-linked position at the heart of the Mekong region, ASEAN membership, a new railway corridor and special economic zones. But foreign investors also face unfamiliar laws, documents in Lao, and approvals from several ministries and provincial authorities. ATH manages all of it for you, under one roof.
No need to hire a lawyer, a licensing agent and a translator separately. One team, one plan, one responsible partner.
We know how Lao law is actually applied in practice — and we explain it clearly in your language.
Due diligence, sound contracts and compliance from day one prevent the disputes that are expensive to fix later.
Clear answers before you commit capital.
Know exactly what — and who — you are investing in.
We file, follow up and deliver — you receive the documents.
Secure the ground your business stands on.
Stay compliant while you grow — with counsel on call.
Defend your rights and your assets — up to exit.
A first consultation helps you see the route, the costs and the risks — before you commit.
Our experienced multilingual translators work side by side with our lawyers. Every contract, licence and judgment is translated with the correct legal terms, certified when required, and delivered on time — so authorities, banks and courts accept it the first time.
5+ working languages · 8+ specialist fields · terminology checked by a lawyer
WrittenAccurate translation between Lao, English, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese and other languages.
CertifiedOfficial translations certified and notarised for use before Lao courts, ministries, banks and embassies.
LiveExperienced interpreters at your side, so nothing is lost when decisions are made.
Send your documentA photo or scan via WhatsApp or email is enough.
Receive a clear quotePrice and delivery date confirmed before we start.
Translation & legal reviewTranslated by a specialist, terminology checked by a lawyer.
Certification & deliveryNotarised when required, delivered in person or as a scan.
Strictly confidential. Every document is handled under lawyer–client confidentiality.
Send a document for a quote →Deep expertise across the areas that matter most to businesses in Laos — with particular strength in banking, corporate and foreign investment.
Your outsourced legal department — for banks, credit institutions and companies in construction, real estate, education, health, commerce, finance and insurance.
Focused advice for a specific project, transaction or legal question, with a clear scope and fee.
We act as your authorised representative before courts, authorities, partners and the community.
Accurate legal translation with court notarisation — Lao, English, Vietnamese and more.
Selected results for domestic and international clients.
We advise on significant transactions from structuring to closing.
Favourable judgments for more than 12 clients, with debts recovered through the sale of valuable assets.
Over 30 companies established and more than 15 operating licences secured, each meeting its industry's standards.
Companies — including banks — supported with credit process rules, asset valuation procedures and AML policies.
Fields and languages covered by our legal translation team, with accuracy you can rely on.
Established in 2017 under Registration Certificate No. 08 of the Ministry of Justice of the Lao PDR, ATH Law & Translation brings together corporate, banking, real estate, labour, tax, compliance and litigation expertise with professional legal translation — for Lao and international clients alike.
"Let us be your reliable partner in navigating the legal landscape of Laos."
To be the leading legal services provider in Laos and the preferred legal partner for businesses operating here — renowned for expertise in banking, corporate and foreign investment.
To deliver tailored advice, dispute resolution and translation that ensure full compliance with Lao law, reduce legal risk, protect our clients' interests — and contribute to the economic growth of Laos.
Legal advice, licensing, representation and certified translation in one firm — nothing falls between the cracks.
Experience drafting credit, valuation and AML regulations for banks means we work to the highest compliance standard.
Years of coordinating with government agencies to obtain guidance, licences and permits efficiently.
A litigation team that wins — over 18 billion LAK recovered for clients.
We explain Lao law clearly in Lao, English, Vietnamese and more — no misunderstandings.
Clear scope, clear fees and fast answers. Relationships built on trust and transparency.
A team trained in Laos, Vietnam and Europe, committed to finding the most effective legal strategy for your goals.
Share a few details and a lawyer will get back to you promptly. We look forward to working with you.
Office048 Dongmieng Village, Chanthabuly District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
Phone / WhatsApp+856 20 58 555 888
