---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "southeast_asia", "apg", "restricted"]
aliases: ["LA", "LAO", "ລາວ"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--laos]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.bol.gov.la"
    url: "https://www.bol.gov.la"
    type: "official"
---

#  Laos (LA) — Crypto Regulation

> Laos has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|southeast asia]] |
| Currency | [[entity--lak|LAK]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | Unclear |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 20% CIT |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | Unclear |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | BOL + MTC |
| Framework | BOL Decision No. 777.BOL (December 15, 2021) — Trial Operation of Cryptocurrency Trading Platform; MTC Decision No. 888.MTC (November 9, 2021) — Experimenting with Digital Asset Transactions. Government plans to phase out mining licenses by Q1 2026. |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | grey_list |

## DeFi

**Status:** Restricted

## Stablecoins

**Status:** Restricted

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.045/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 70% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is restricted to select licensed companies; general public mining is prohibited. Electricity costs are low and a high share of renewables supports sustainable mining operations.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 34/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: pilot

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Laos?

Laos has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.

### What is the FATF status of Laos?

Laos is classified by FATF as: grey_list.

### Are VASPs licensed in Laos?

Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Laos?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-06-01.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.bol.gov.la](https://www.bol.gov.la)