There are various forms of business entities allowed in Lithuania, each having its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. The Lithuanian law institutes similar regulations for national and foreign entrepreneurs. There are four main kinds of company types which are commonly founded on Lit ...

Every functioning company in Lithuania has to be registered with the Trade Register. The process takes about a week and implies a series of documentation. This process is similar to foreign and national entrepreneurs, the regulations being the same. Preliminary activities before registering a compa ...

One way of investing in Lithuania is through establishment of a company branch. A Lithuanian branch is not considered a separate legal entity from the parent foreign company. The liability of the branch is attributed to the parent company which is responsible for the branch's debts and obligations. ...

1. What is the minimum share capital of a Lithuanian Private Limited Liability Company? The most common company form of Lithuania is the Private Limited Liability Company. It has a simpler structure and a less complex incorporation process. The starting capital requested by the Lithuanian Law is 10. ...

 1. What is the corporate tax in Lithuania? The standard corporate tax rate that a company registered in Lithuania has to pay in 2011 is 15%. Companies with less than 10 employees and less than 500,000 LTL (144,800 EUR) as an yearly income may pay only a 5% corporate tax rate. 2. What is the VA ...