Notification No. 1327/DERM, List D 02-2015, establishes conditions on foreign partcipation (e.g. minimum registered capital and foreign ownerhsip limitations)  in a number of activities. Included in this restriction is architectural and engineering services. Foreign investment in these activities is subject to a discriminatory minimum capital requirement ranging from 4 to 8 billion Lak and foreign shareholding is permitted up to 49%.
"List of Business Activities for Foreign Investors [with conditions]:
- Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy [specifically for research and feasibility study of a project, surveying and urban planning, interior and exterior design/decoration, construction consultancy, surveying, design and civil engineering] (minimum registered capital ranging from 4 to 8 billion Lak depending on the activity; foreign equity participation limited to 49%)" (Notification No. 1327/DERM, List D 02-2015)
Notification No. 1327/DERM, List D 02-2015, of 13 July 2015.
Notification on the Establishment of Controlled Business for Public Work and Transportation Sector, No.13779/MPWT, dated 21 August 2012
[<a href="http://www.laotradeportal.gov.la/kcfinder/upload/files/Notification1327_2015ENG.pdf">Notification</a>]