TaxRIS (Tax Department, Ministry of Finance)
The online tax system of the Lao Tax Department under the Ministry of Finance, used by registered taxpayers, including foreign-run businesses and self-employed expats, to file tax returns and handle declarations and payments.
About TaxRIS (Tax Department, Ministry of Finance)
TaxRIS, the Tax Revenue Information System, is the tax administration system of the Tax Department of the Lao Ministry of Finance. The ministry began using it on 5 November 2018 at the Tax Department and at tax offices in Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Savannakhet and Champasack, and taxpayers can file tax returns through the TaxRIS website at taxservice.mof.gov.la. In March 2026 the Tax Department ran new TaxRIS training, and recent upgrades cover declaration and payment, amended declarations and VAT notices.
Key Features
- Online Filing: Registered taxpayers can submit tax returns through the TaxRIS website.
- Declarations and Payments: The system handles tax declarations and payment records, and allows amended declarations.
- VAT and Notices: TaxRIS manages VAT notices and other tax notices issued to taxpayers.
- Taxpayer Records: The system keeps taxpayer data that the tax offices use for administration.
How to Get Started
- Register your business or yourself as a taxpayer with the tax office that covers your area.
- Ask the tax office for your taxpayer number and the login details for TaxRIS.
- Open taxservice.mof.gov.la and sign in with the details you received.
- Submit your return and keep the confirmation, and contact your tax office if anything is unclear.
TaxRIS is for registered taxpayers, so you need a taxpayer registration before you can use it, and the interface may be mainly in Lao. Many employees have income tax handled by their employer, so check with your employer or an accountant first. Tax rules and procedures change, so confirm current requirements with the Tax Department, which lists the phone numbers 021-217025 and 021-242688.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does TaxRIS (Tax Department, Ministry of Finance) work with a foreign bank card in Laos? Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is TaxRIS (Tax Department, Ministry of Finance) available in English? Not officially — the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use TaxRIS (Tax Department, Ministry of Finance)? No, an international phone number generally works for TaxRIS (Tax Department, Ministry of Finance).
Do I need local ID or residency for TaxRIS (Tax Department, Ministry of Finance)? Yes, TaxRIS (Tax Department, Ministry of Finance) requires local ID or residency status.