From 7 June 2026, every employer in Lithuania must comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive EU 2023/970), transposed into Lithuanian law through amendments to the Labour Code. This is not a large-company regulation. It applies to every employer in Lithuania regardless of size: one employee or one thousand. If you have anyone on…
Every Finnish limited company (osakeyhtiö, Oy) must file an annual report (tilinpäätös) and a corporate income tax return (veroilmoitus) within four months of the end of its financial year. For a company with a standard calendar year, both are due by 30 April. This is not a guideline or a best practice. It is a…
Becoming a director of a UK limited company is straightforward to do. Understanding what it actually means is a different matter. The Companies Act 2006 sets out seven general duties that apply to every director from the moment of appointment, and the consequences of not following them range from personal financial liability to criminal prosecution…
If your company operates in Finland, employs people there, or earns income from Finnish sources, you may have Finnish tax obligations — even if your company is registered elsewhere. Understanding when and how Finnish income tax applies to foreign companies is essential before you expand, hire, or sign your first Finnish contract. Finland taxes foreign…
Can Your Articles of Association Expire in Lithuania? | 1Office Lithuania Lithuania Compliance Corporate Law · April 2026 · 8 min read It sounds counterintuitive — a legal document sitting in your company file, signed and registered, becoming effectively useless. But in Lithuania, this is a real risk. Your articles of association can become outdated,…
Payroll in Sweden and the F-skatt Certificate: A Complete Guide for Foreign-Owned Swedish Companies in 2026 | 1Office Sweden Who is this for: Foreign founders and international business owners operating a Swedish AB who are hiring their first employee, engaging contractors, or want to understand exactly what Swedish payroll obligations and the F-skatt certificate mean…
How to Stay Compliant in Your First Year as a UK Limited Company: The Complete 2026 Guide | 1Office UK Who is this for: Foreign founders and international business owners who have recently incorporated a UK limited company, or are planning to, and want a clear, accurate guide to every compliance obligation they will face…
Self Assessment Tax Return for UK Company Directors: What You Must File, When, and Why Paper Is No Longer an Option | 1Office UK Who is this for: Directors of UK limited companies, including foreign nationals running a UK company from abroad, who need to understand their Self Assessment obligations, what HMRC’s move to digital-only…
Doing Business in Lithuania as a Foreign Company: VAT, Accounting and Compliance Explained | 1Office Lithuania Lithuania is often seen as a straightforward entry point into the EU market. Company formation is fast, the business environment is accessible, and the country is well positioned for companies operating across Europe. What becomes more complex is what…
Two of the most common legal tasks for Estonian companies, changing a board member and updating the Articles of Association, are also two of the most frequently mishandled. Here is what actually needs to happen, and why getting it wrong has real consequences. If you run an Estonian company from abroad, there is a good…