Notification No. 1327/DERM, List D 02-2015, establishes conditions on foreign partcipation (e.g. discriminatory minimum registered capital and foreign ownerhsip limitations)  in a number of activities. Included in this restriction is the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, which is subject to a discriminatory minimum capital requirement.
"List of Business Activities for Foreign Investors [with conditions]:
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles [establishment of garage for vehicle and mechanical repairs] (minimum registered capital: 1.5 billion Lak)" (Notification No. 1327/DERM, List D 02-2015)

Notification No. 1327/DERM, List D 02-2015, of 13 July 2015.
[<a href="http://www.laotradeportal.gov.la/kcfinder/upload/files/Notification1327_2015ENG.pdf">Notification</a>]