Index cards by country

LAO SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES, SPECIFIC ECONOMIC ZONES

Index cards realized by the University of Reims, France Conception: F. Bost Data collected by F. Bost and D. Messaoudi Map and layout: S. Piantoni WFZO Index cards - Lao

Oicial Terms for Free Zones Year of promulgation of the irst text of law concerning the Free Zones Special Economic Zones, Speciic Economic Zones -

Possibility to be established as Exact number of Free Zones Free Points 10 No

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General information ...... 4 List of operating Free Zones ...... 5 Contacts ...... 11 Free Zones Web sites selection ...... 11

2 WFZO Index cards - Lao

Nanning CHINA CHINA

VIETNAM MYANMAR 03 Hanoi

02

Thanh Hoa LAOS CHINA Chiang Mai

Lampang Vientiane 04 05 10 07 08 09 Udon Thani 06

Phitsanulok 01 THAILAND Khon Kaen Hue

MYANMAR Da Nang

Ubon Ratchathani Nakhon Ratchasima

Tavoy Play Cu Nakhon Pathom Bangkok CAMBODIA Qui Nhon

FREE ZONES IN LAOS 100 km International borders Elevations (meters) Cities 0 200 500 1000 Free Zones

01 - Savan-Seno Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) 06 - Phoukyou Specific Economic Zone 02 - Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone 07 - Thatluang Lake Specific Economic Zone 03 - Boten Beautiful Land Specific Economic Zone 08 - Longthanh - Vientiane Specific Economic Zone 04 - Vientiane Industrial and Trade Zone 09 - Dongphosy Specific Economic Zone 05 - Saysettha Development Zone 10 - Thakhek Specific Economic Zone

© Sébastien Piantoni - Conception: François Bost EA 2076 Habiter - University of Reims - 2017 Map Projection: WGS 1984

3 WFZO Index cards - Lao

GENERAL INFORMATION Oicial deinition Decree on Special Economic Zone and Speciic Economic Zone in the Lao PDR. No. 443 /PM. 26/10/2010

Article 2. “Special Economic Zone and Speciic Economic Zone Special Economic Zone is the new economic development area that the Government has determined as the area having the location and economic environment which can provide facilities and autonomy in undertaking business operations more than other areas countrywide, through compre- hensive building of social and economic infrastructures, institutions and so on with a view to raising the competitive capacity of the business operations which will be the incentive for attracting the investment of all parties so that the economy in this area may be developed at a faster pace, compared to other areas. The Special Economic Zone re- ceives special promotion privileges, has autonomous economic and inancial system, applies the management and administration system according to the mechanism of ‘smaller administration unit but wider society’, is supervised by the Administrative Committee and the Economic Executive Board, has the system ensuring the security, the protec- tion of ine national culture and the sustainable conservation of environment, has an area of one thousand hectares and over, may comprised many speciic economic zones. In case there are peoples living in the zone, it is not required to move them out from the Special Economic Zone. On the contrary, the arrangement shall be made to allow them to have the job and participate with the Zone in the development and have sustainable income.

Speciic Economic Zone is the area that the Government has determined as the area having the location and econo- mic environment which can provide facilities and autonomy for undertaking business operations more than other areas countrywide, through comprehensive building of social and economic infrastructures, institutions and so on with a view to raising the competitive capacity of the business operations which will be the incentive for attracting the investment of all parties so that the economy in this area may be developed at a faster pace, compared to other areas. The name of the Speciic Economic Zone shall be based on speciic features of a zone characterized by the infrastructures and institutions that provide the facilities to the business, production and service operations which are varied depending on the speciic characteristic of each type required to be developed. The Speciic Economic Zone receives speciic promotion privileges, has autonomous economic and inancial system, is managed and administered by the Economic Executive Board according to ‘one-stamp mechanism’ and has a number of business, production, trade and service operations units for which the areas boundaries are clearly determined, and there are no peoples living in these areas. The Speciic Economic Zone inside the Special Economic Zone is established according to the agreement between the investor and the Administrative Committee and/or the Economic Executive Board of the Special Economic Zone. The Speciic Economic Zone outside the Special Economic Zone is established according to the procedures for consi- dering the establishment speciied in this Decree and to the agreement between the Government and the investor. The Special Economic Zone and the Speciic Economic Zone are called in abbreviation as “SEZ” and are written in En- glish language as: Special Economic Zone and the Speciic Economic Zone (“SEZ”). “

Source: https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/acc_e/lao_e/WTACCLAO20A1_LEG_3.pdf

Number of free 10 Special Economic Zones and Speciic Economic Zones. zones http://www.laoembassy.com/Laos%20to%20build%2041%20special%20economic%20zones.pdf

The government plans to build 41 special and speciic economic zones in a bid to attract foreign direct investment to boost development in rural areas, of which 25 will be built over the next 10 years. http://www.laoembassy.com/Laos%20to%20build%2041%20special%20economic%20zones.pdf

N. of act. comp. No information. in Free Zones

Main sectors of Electrical wire manufacturing factory, food-processing factory, wood products industry, activity textile, shoe, bag manufacturing plant, automobile assembly plant, services, logistic and warehousing activities, tourism, etc.

Total job num- No information. bers

4 WFZO Index cards - Lao

Distribution of China, Vietnam, Malaysia, etc. investors

Exports and No information. sales

Free zones No information. contribution to the nat. eco.

Corporate Tax Incentives for SEZ Investment: and Incentives Developer • Tax exemption for equipment and raw materials for construction; • Lower income tax and value added tax (compare to normal investment); • Land lease exemption for some period of time (during the construction period); • To be appointed as the chair or deputy chair of economic board and has some impor- tant • roles in operating and managing the zone; • Has the right to decide the price of land lease in its zone.

Investors: • Tax exemption for equipment and raw materials for construction; • Lower income tax and value added tax (compare to normal investment); • Get the business license and other service from economic board or management board of the zone through the modality of one stop service.

http://www.asean.or.jp/ja/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/01_Ms.-Phanchinda-Lengsavad_SEZ.pdf

Free Zone law Special Economic Zone and Speciic Economic Zone in the Lao PDR No. 47/SC, dated 26 October 2010 Decree on Special Economic Zone No. 47/PMO, Dated 26/10/10 https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/acc_e/lao_e/WTACCLAO20A1_LEG_3.pdf

LIST OF OPERATING FREE ZONES 1 - Savan-Seno Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) The site is situated along the East West Economic Corridor which stretched from the Lao/Vietnam border at Dansavanh to the Lao/Thai border at Mukdahan. This site is ideal- Location ly placed at KM10 Savannakhet Seno highway at the fringe border of the Savannakhet town.

954 ha. Surface Area http://www.savanpark.com/?page_id=219

Savan-Seno Special Economic Zone Authority Phetsalad Road, Khanthabouli District Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. Tel./Fax.: (856 41) 251487

Head Oice: KM 10, Savan Park, Contacts Nongdeun Village, Kaysone Phomvihane District, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR Tel.: +856 41 260 241 / +856 41 210 555 / +856 41 210 556

Fax: +856 41 260 242 / +856 41 210 556 http://www.savanpark.com/?p=1737

5 WFZO Index cards - Lao

Established in 2003. Government 100 %. Total Investment 74,000,000 USD. On 24 February 2008, the Government of Lao PDR and Malaysia based Paciica Streams Development Co.Ltd. signed a Project Development(PDA) where both parties agreed to jointely research and develop a new commercial and industrial hub in Savannakhet Province of Laos. Under the agreement, Savan Paciica Develpmnet Co.Ltd. – a joint venture company formed by the Government of Lao PDR and Paciica Streams Deve- lopment (Malaysia) Co.Ltd. – will undertake the responsibility to set up and develop the Savan Park Special Economic Zone. Savan Paciica Development Co.Ltd. aims to pro- mote a new economic mechanism that encourages transition from a planned to market –oriented economy in Savannakhet, thus, attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Laos and accelerating development in the Special Economic Zone. http://www.savanpark.com/?page_id=24 Business priorities:

# Service Sector: 1. Banking, Financial Institution and Insurance. 2. Tourism Promotion Service. 3. Hotel, Resort, Restaurant. 4. Amusement Park, Entertainment Center, Sport Center. 5. Conference Hall, Skills Center. 6. Oice Construction for rent, Guest House. 7. School, Hospital. Observations # Trade Sector: 8. Duty Free Shop. 9. Duty Free Border Trade. 10. Import-Export Business. 11. Exhibition -Trade Promotion Center. 12. Department Store. 13. Wholesale-Retail Store.

# Distribution Logistics Service Sector: 14. Transportation Business. 15. Distribution Service. 16. Warehouse, Cool Storage.

# Industrial Sector: 17. Electrical Wire Manufacturing Factory. 18. Food-Processing Factory. 19. Wood Products Industry. 20. Textile, Shoe, Bag Manufacturing Plant. 21. Automobile Assembly Plant and other Electronic Parts Assembly Plant.

http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/special-economic-zone-sez?start=1

2 - Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone Bokeo Province. The project site is situated on borders of two countries: Thailand and Location Myanmar.

Surface Area 3.000 ha.

6 WFZO Index cards - Lao

Tonpheung District, Bokeo Province, Lao PDR Contacts Tel: (856-20) 55518888 - Fax: (856-84) 219009 E-mail: [email protected]

Established in 2007 Total Investment 86,600,000 USD. Developer Government + Private (Chinese).

Business priorities : 1. Construction of Economic Infrastructures. 2. Agriculture, Livestock, Manufacture Industries. 3. Hotel and Residential Area. 4. Tourism and Special Colorful Display. 5. Golf Field. Observations 6. Educational Institution and Health Treatment Center. 7. Business and International Trade Area. 8. Development of Real Estates. 9. Banking, Insurance and Financial Institution. 10. Post, Telecommunication, Internet, Advertisement and Printing. 11. Transportation of Goods and Passenger. 12. Development of Tourism and Entertainment Zone. 13. Restaurants and Bars. 14. Warehouse, Duty Free Shop and Duty Free Area.

http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/special-economic-zone-sez?start=3

3 - Boten Beautiful Land Speciic Economic Zone Location Louangnamtha Province

Surface Area 1.640 ha.

Boten District, Luangnamtha Province, Lao PDR Contacts Tel: (856-20) 22237878 - Fax: (856-86) 218016 E-mail: [email protected]

Established in 2003. Total Investment 500,000,000 USD Developer Private 100 % (Chinese).

Business priorities: 1. Agriculture, Livestock, Manufacturing Industries. 2. Cultural Center, 5 Star Hotel, Resort. Observations 3. Golf Field, Tourism Zone. 4. Education Institution, Public Health Center. 5. Business and Trade Area. 6. Development of Real Estate and Financial Institution: Banking, Stock Market. 7. Post and Telecommunication. 8. Warehouse and Distribution Logistics Area

http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/special-economic-zone-sez?start=2

4 - Vientiane Industrial and Trade Zone Location 22 km from the center of Vientiane Capital.

Surface Area 110 ha.

7 WFZO Index cards - Lao

Saythany District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR Contacts Tel: (856-20) 99779705 - Fax: (856-21) 453985 E-mail: [email protected]

Established in 2009. Total Investment 43,000,000 USD. Developer Government + Private (Chinese Taipei).

Business priorities: Observations 1.Industries (Textile, Shoe, Cloth, Bicycle, Electronic Parts Manufacturing Plant…). 2. Commerce (Retail Store, Trade Center, Commercial Building…). 3. Services (Training Center, School, Hospital, Hotel…).

http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/special-economic-zone-sez?start=4

5 - Saysettha Development Zone Location Situated in the center of Vientiane Capital.

Surface Area 1.000 ha.

Saythany District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR Contacts Tel: (856-21) 264814 - Fax: (856-21) 264815

Established in 2010. Total Investment 128,000,000 USD. Developer Government + Private (Lao & Chinese).

Business priorities: 1. Agricultural Products Industry. 2. Wood Manufacturing Industry. Observations 3. Light Industry. 4. Tourism-Services. 5. Electric Appliance Manufacturing Industry. 6. Machinery Industry. 7. New Energy Industry.

http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/special-economic-zone-sez?start=5

6 - Phoukyou Speciic Economic Zone Khammuane Province. The project site is located 14 km from the Third Lao-Thai Location Friendship Bridge and close to Road No.12 as a main route to Voung Anh deep Sea Port Vietnam.

Surface Area 4850 ha.

Thakhek District, Khammuane Province, Lao PDR Contacts Tel: (856-51) 214129 - Fax: (856-51) 212213 E-mail: [email protected]

Established in 2010. Total Investment 708,000,000 USD. Developer Private 100% (Lao). Observations Business priorities: 1. Commerce and Industries: • Industry for Goods Production, Assembly and Spare Part. • Market Exhibition Store for Commodities.

8 WFZO Index cards - Lao

• Natural Tourism Water Parks. 2. Business Buildings: • Apartment Hotel, Housing, Retirement. 3. Sport Parks: • Golf course. • Indoor Physical Sport. • International Sport Complex. • Sport Competition Centre: Bufalo and Bull Fighting, Horse Rising, Dog Racing, Ele- phant competition & show. 4. Airport and Logistic Sector: • Air Transportation. • Road Transportation. • Shipping Services. 5. Education Sector: • Professional, Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary School, College “High School” • Ethnic Museum, Cultural Center. 6. Hotel and Entertainment Sector: • 3 - 5 Stars Hotels. • Entertainment Complex Center.

http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/special-economic-zone-sez?start=6

7 - Thatluang Lake Speciic Economic Zone Location The site is situated in the center of Vientiane Capital.

Surface Area 365 ha.

Saysetha District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR Contacts Tel: (856-20) 23390606 E-mail: [email protected]

Established in 2011. Total Investment 1,600,000,000 USD. Developer Private 100% (Chinese).

Business priorities: 1. Embassy Cultural Area (Embassy Oice, Department Store, Franchised Store, Supers- tore, Entertainment Center, 5 Star Hotel, Performance Center). 2. Financial and Business Area. Observations 3. Intensive Residential Area (Service Facilities: Hospital, International School and Kin- dergarten). 4. Low-rise Residential Area (Many forms of residences: European style, modern style and Lao style). 5. Tourist and Leisure Area (Retail Complex, Leisure and Lifestyle Street, Resort and Hotel). 6. Golf Course.

http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/special-economic-zone-sez?start=7

8 – Longthanh - Vientiane Speciic Economic Zone Vientiane Capital, 400 m from the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and 16 km from the center Location of Vientiane Capital.

Surface Area 557.75 ha.

9 WFZO Index cards - Lao

Saysetha District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR Contacts Tel: (856-21) 260302 - Fax: (856-21) 260312 E-mail: [email protected]

Established in 2008. Total Investment 1,000,000,000 USD. Developer Private 100 % (Vietnamese).

Business priorities: 1. Golf Course 36 Holes. 2. 5 Star Hotel. 3. Luxury Apartment. 4. Resort. Observations 5. Conference Hall. 6. Sport Center. 7. Super Market. 8. Clinic Center. 9. Pre-School. 10. International High School. 11. Deluxe Villas. 12. Car Parking.

http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/special-economic-zone-sez?start=8

9 - Dongphosy Speciic Economic Zone Location Vientiane Capital

Surface Area 53.94 ha.

Saysetha District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR Contacts Tel: (856-21) 453053, Fax: (856-21) 264074 E-mail: [email protected]

Established in 2009. Total Investment 50,000,000 USD. Developer Private 100 % (Malay- sia).

Business priorities: Commercial: 1. Shops and Restaurants. 2. Shopping Mall & DIY Complex. 3. Hypermarket. 4. Integrated Resort. 5. Financial Center. 6. Hotels. Industrial: Observations 7. Bonded Warehouse. 8. Bonded Showrooms. 9. Wholesale Markets. Residential: 10. Apartments. Institutional: 11. College and Skills Center. 12. Customs Checkpoints. 13. Medical Center. 14. Administration Center.

http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/special-economic-zone-sez?start=9

10 WFZO Index cards - Lao

10 - Thakhek Speciic Economic Zon Location Khammuane Province

Surface Area 1035 ha.

Thakhek District, Khammuane Province, Lao PDR Contacts Tel/Fax: (856-51) 215001 E-mail: [email protected]

Established in 2012. Total Investment 80,000,000 USD. Developer Government 100%. Business priorities : • Trade and Service Zone: Department Store, Restaurant, Banking, Financial Institution, Information Service Center. • Hotel Zone: 3 - 5 Star Hotel, Night Club, Entertainment Zone. • Distribution Logistics Area: Warehouse, Distribution Service. • Transportation Station Area: Bus and Taxi Station. • Central Conference Zone: International Conference Hall, IT Service Center. Observations • First and Second class Residential Area: High Grade Villa, Resort, Personal House, Apartment for rent. • Sport Center. • Education and Public Health Area: Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Vocational School, College, University. Pharmacy, Public Health Center, Clinic, Hospi- tal, Medical Device Distribution Center. • Administration Oice and Organization Zone. • Forestry Preservation and Green Area: Public Park, Green Park in Downtown, Sightseeing Sport. http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/special-economic-zone-sez?start=10

CONTACTS Ministry of Planning and Investment Souphanouvong Avenue, Permanent Secretary Oice Tel: +856 21 217010

Investment Promotion Department (One Stop Service) Tel: +856 21 217012 Fax: +856 21 215491 IPD1: +856 21 218378 IPD2: +856 21 216662 IPD3: +856 21 216663 IPD4: +856 21 216556 IPD5: +856 21 217014 OPD7: +856 21 219568 Email: [email protected]

Lao National Committee for Special Economic Zones Secretariat Oice (S-NCSEZ) P.O.Box: 1983, Lanexang Road, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR Tel. / Fax: (856-21) 254474 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/start-up/special-economic-zone

FREE ZONES WEB SITES SELECTION • http://www.business-in-asia.com/countries/laos_industrial_zones.html • http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/start-up/special-economic-zone • http://www.asean-china-center.org/english/download/6-2InvestmentcallinglistguideforSEZ.pdf • http://www.asean.or.jp/ja/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/01_Ms.-Phanchinda-Lengsavad_SEZ.pdf • http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/where-to-invest/special-economic-zone • https://www.google.fr/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Lao+law+Special+Economic+Zones+(SEZ)+&*

11