PAKSE-JAPAN SME SEZ was developed for exclusive use of the Japanese company in PAKSE which is located in the center of Champasak province in southern Laos.
In addition to utilizing the benefit of SEZ, PAKSE-JAPAN SME SEZ Development., Ltd., totally supports the investment of the Japanese company in Laos, not only establish the company and the factory but also provide the local information and support for recruitment of workers and staffs.

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