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EU Pay Transparency Directive Lithuania 2026: What every employer must do by 7 June

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…

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Estonian company changes explained: Board member updates & articles of association guide

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…

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VAT deregistration in Finland 2026: How to remove your company from the VAT register

Many international companies operate in Finland without local staff or physical presence. When Finnish operations are reduced, paused, or closed, VAT and tax registrations must be formally deregistered with the Finnish Tax Administration. Simply stopping invoicing or activity is not enough. This guide explains VAT deregistration in Finland in 2026 from the perspective of non-resident…

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The ultimate guide to company liquidation in Estonia: processes, laws and procedures

Company liquidation in Estonia is the formal process of closing down a business, settling its obligations and removing it from the Estonian Commercial Register. Whether the reason is the end of business activities, restructuring, or insolvency, the liquidation procedure must follow specific legal steps. Doing it correctly is essential to avoid fines, rejected applications, or…

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Company Deleted by the Business Register in Estonia (2025)

In 2023 Estonian government introduced legislation that gave the business register the authority to delete companies in case their owners fail to comply with the legislation. Business register monitors if directors of the company fulfill their legal obligations and if they fail to do so, register may delete the company. Deleting takes place on two occasions: