Register of Companies in Lithuania
The Register of Legal Entities of Lithuania is incorporated in the Centre of Registers of Lithuania which functions under the authority of the Minister of Justice of the state of Lithuania. It is a public entity of limited civil liability and it is owned by the State. The Central Unit of the Centre ...
VAT in Lithuania
1. What is the VAT in Lithuania?
Since 2009, the VAT rate in Lithuania is 21%. There are also some exceptions from this standard rate. Books and newspapers are subject to a VAT rate of 9%, as well as accommodation or the supply of heat and hot water. A 5% VAT rate applies for medicines in Lithuania. ...
Paying Taxes in Lithuania
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 ...
Types of Lithuanian Companies
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 ...
Setting up a Lithuanian company
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 ...
Open Company Branch or Subsidiary in Lithuania
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. ...
Guide to Company Incorporation in Lithuania
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. ...
