Every company registered in Lithuania has the same core accounting obligations, whether it is a one-person UAB run by a foreign founder or a mid-sized business with a full team in Vilnius. Bookkeeping must be maintained from the date of registration. Monthly declarations go to VMI. Annual financial statements must be filed with the Register…
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…
Lithuania has quietly become one of the most practical and cost-effective jurisdictions in the EU for company formation. With a standard corporate tax rate of 17% — and as low as 0% for qualifying startups in their first two years — full EU market access, a thriving fintech and tech ecosystem, and a straightforward registration…
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 Your articles of association can become outdated,…
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…
How UAE Founders Should Structure Their EU Expansion Through Lithuania in 2026 | 1Office Lithuania Most UAE founders entering Europe are not relocating. They are expanding. The business stays in Dubai. The operational footprint moves into the EU. And that is precisely where the structural decision becomes critical — because the entity you open on…
VAT Registration in Lithuania: What Foreign Companies Get Wrong in 2025 | 1Office Lithuania Lithuania VAT Guide · 2026 Updated March 2026 11-minute read By 1Office Lithuania Most business owners think VAT registration in Lithuania is triggered by a single threshold. In reality, there are at least three separate pathways that can create a Lithuanian…
Many international founders assume that if they establish a UAB in Lithuania but live abroad, they can act as director without formal employment. Under Lithuanian law, this is incorrect. A Lithuanian UAB must have an appointed director and that director must have a written employment contract. Work without an employment contract is considered illegal, regardless…
Running a legitimate business no longer requires leasing office space, managing utilities, or maintaining a permanent physical presence in every country where you operate. For international founders, startups, and digital-first companies, flexibility and compliance matter far more than square meters. Lithuania has become an increasingly popular choice for companies looking to establish an EU presence…
VAT is one of the first compliance topics international founders encounter when doing business in Lithuania. It is also one of the most misunderstood. In 2026, Lithuanian VAT rules remain broadly stable, but the way they apply to foreign companies, e-commerce sellers and cross-border service providers continues to raise questions. Understanding when VAT registration is…