This new service, delivered in partnership with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos (CCIFL), is a first for the brand. For AGS Laos branch manager Denis Chabassier, however, it is a natural extension of the relocation services his team already provides.
“Administrative procedures in Laos are demanding and far more complex than in France. This is precisely where AGS’s added value lies: rigorous project management on the ground by an experienced team facilitating the procedure,” he says.
Tangible deliverables
The service equips the client with the essentials for doing business in Cambodia:
- A company registration number (equivalent to SIRET/VAT registration in France);
- A bank account with validation of the initial capital by the Bank of Laos (BOL);
- Business licence(s), depending on the number of business activities; and
- Mandatory declarations to the Social Security authorities and the Tax Office.
Select local legal and administrative experts handle all legal the procedures involved. AGS facilitates the process from start to finish through hands-on project management: overseeing schedules, anticipating delays and coordinating every requirement. Clients retain full legal and operational independence, while being fully compliant with Laotian regulations.
The advantages of on-the-ground support
For an entrepreneur not yet in Laos, partnering with AGS provides:
- A single, centralised French- and English-speaking point of contact;
- Transparent, competitive tendering for quotes from certified local law firms;
- Adherence to a strict schedule and regular written reports
- A digital platform offering real-time monitoring and full visibility throughout the entire process.
Introducing the Entrepreneur Launch Package
The new service is the cornerstone of a comprehensive new solution designed for business leaders, investors and executives wanting to enter the Laotian market. Called the Entrepreneur Launch package it is designed specifically for those who need to establish both their business and their personal lives in Laos – simultaneously, efficiently and in compliance with local regulations.
The Entrepreneur Launch package covers three areas:
- Setting up a business: administrative coordination of registration, monitoring of licences, and guidance on shareholding structures, capital requirements and structuring options.
- Immigration and mobility: management of work permits, assistance with visas and residence permits, and monitoring of renewals (visas valid for at least one year).
- Settling in: guidance on the local area, assistance finding accommodation and schools, and day-to-day banking and administrative support.
For Denis Chabassier, the package is another way he can put on-the-ground presence and experience of doing business in Laos to work for his clients: “Delivering global service with local expertise is a defining feature of the AGS brand. It’s ideal for global mobility, but equally suited to supporting companies as they expand into new markets.”
This view is shared by many of Denis’s colleagues. Several of the group’s senior executives are also active members of the French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCEF).
Let’s talk about your project
Considering Cambodia as the next destination for yourself, your business, or both? The AGS Laos team is available answer your questions!
AGS Laos – Denis Chabassier, Branch Manager
+856 20 52 04 17 83
denis.chabassier@ags-globalsolutions.com
AGS Asia – Hélène Sini, Head of Relocation and Immigration Services
+66 (0)62 232 4355