Laos - ປັກເຊ – ເຂດພັດທະນາເອັສເອັມນ້ອຍ ລາວ
Pakse-Japan SME SEZ, established in 2015, is an exclusive zone for Japanese companies situated in Pakse, the central city of Champasak province in southern Laos. Operated by Pakse-Japan SME SEZ Development Co., Ltd., it offers comprehensive support for Japanese investments in Laos, aiding in company and factory setup, along with local information and recruitment assistance.
Strategic Access and Proximity of Pakse – Japan SME SEZ
The SEZ boasts strategic accessibility:
- Approximately 15 minutes by car from Pakse city
- Around 20 minutes by car from Pakse International Airport
- Roughly 40 minutes by car from Chong Mek, the border city of Thailand
Champasak Province and Pakse City Highlights
Champasak province, with Pakse city as its metropolis, is a key region in southern Laos. The demographics include around 700,000 residents in Champasak prefecture and approximately 100,000 in Pakse City.
The SEZ offers competitive industrial tariffs, negotiable land lease agreements, and flexible rental factory contracts. With an emphasis on sustainability, sewage facilities are individually tailored for each tenant. Additionally, tax incentives include a corporate tax exemption period of up to 10 years, a 5% dividend tax post-exemption, and a flat 5% personal income tax rate. This collaborative effort aims to provide an optimal environment for Japanese companies seeking to thrive in the heart of Laos.
Address: 11A Makngeo Village, Pathoumphone District, Champasak Province, Lao PDR.
Additional Details for Pakse – Japan SME SEZ
- Total area: 195 hectares (phase 1 66 hectares)
- Developer: Laos National Committee for Special Economic Zone, Champasak Province Special Economic Zone Xaysana Group (Laos Company). Savan TVS Consultant Co., Ltd. (Laos Company) Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. (Japanese Company)
- Year opened: Established: 2015
- Registered Companies: 13 (As of September 2019), all 13 are Japanese manufacturing companies