Daodeuane Duangdara
Daodeuane is regarded as one of Laos’s most experienced and knowledgeable tax advisers. She has over 20 years of experience, including leading the tax team at PwC in Laos, and prior to that, working at a top regional law firm.
Daodeuane has provided tax and legal advisory services to a large number of multinational and local firms in Laos across a wide range of sectors, including mining, hydropower, gas exploration and banking, and has formed excellent working relationships with the government authorities in Laos – in particular with the Tax Department.
With a Bachelor’s in Education from the National University of Laos and a Diploma in Business Administration and Accounting, Daodeuane leads our very experienced tax team and has extensive knowledge with regard to tax and legal advice, tax compliance, tax planning and structuring, tax and legal due diligence, acquisitions and mergers, and corporate and investment advisory.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Partner – VDB Loi (2019 – Present)
- Director – VDB Loi (2012 – 2019)
- Manager – Tax and Legal Services – PwC, Laos (2001 – 2011)
- Legal Assistant – Dirksen Flipse Doran and Le, Laos (1998 – 2001)
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- 2003 – Diploma in Business Administration and Accounting, Unity School of Management and Education, Vientiane, Laos
- 1998 – Bachelor of Education, National University of Laos, Vientiane, Laos