Lithuanian UAB: Formation, Filing Obligations, and First-Year Compliance (2026)

Your Lithuanian UAB from formation to first annual report: the complete first-year compliance guide

Key Points Lithuania’s new company registrations rose nearly 9% in Q1 2025, the second-fastest growth rate in the EU, driven by demand from international founders targeting the Baltic market. Forming a UAB is only the beginning. The company has mandatory VMI and Sodra registrations, monthly filing obligations, and an annual report due within four months…

Estonian OÜ as a Holding Company: Tax, Structure and Setup (2026

Using an Estonian OÜ as a holding company for international business structures

Key Points An Estonian OÜ can serve as a European holding company without special licensing. Any private limited company may hold shares in subsidiaries worldwide. Dividends received from subsidiaries in which the Estonian OÜ holds at least 10% can be redistributed without additional corporate income tax, provided those dividends were taxed at source. Retained profits…