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Start your business in Latvia. Pay 15% in taxes.

Premium support for French entrepreneurs. From company creation to residence, everything is handled.

Free · 30 minutes · No commitment

50+
Entrepreneurs supported
3 weeks
Average timeline
30K€
Saved/year on average
2nd Most advantageous tax system in the OECD for entrepreneurs
0% Corporate tax on reinvested profits in Latvia
6/6 EU, Schengen, Euro, OECD, NATO, EEA
Why make the move?

Expatriation is complicated.
We make it simple.

🇫🇷

In France

  • 45-55% in taxes and charges on your profits
  • 4-6 weeks to incorporate a company
  • Endless paperwork, opaque administration
  • Increasing tax pressure every year
VS
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In Latvia

  • 0% corporate tax on reinvested profits
  • Company created in 2 business days
  • One dedicated point of contact
  • EU, Schengen, Euro, OECD: zero tax stigma
Aerial view of Riga at sunset, Vansu bridge over the Daugava
Riga, Latvia
How it works

Operational in 3 weeks

3 steps. 1 point of contact. 0 paperwork.

Day 1

Discovery call

We analyse your situation, your goals, and create your personalised expatriation plan. 30 minutes, free, no commitment.

Days 2-10

Company creation

Latvian SIA, VAT number, professional bank account. We handle 100% of the process. You sign, we do the rest.

Days 10-21

Residence & launch

Residence permit obtained, company active, ready to invoice your clients. Welcome to Latvia.

Our services

Everything you need, nothing superfluous

One single point of contact for your complete relocation to Latvia.

3 weeks

Latvian Residence

EU residence permit, tax residence. Access to the Schengen area, the Eurozone, and all benefits of the single market.

~15% effective

Tax Optimization

Minimum salary + dividends structuring for an effective rate of around 15-26% instead of 45-55% in France. 100% legal.

1 week

Bank Account

Professional and personal bank account opening in Latvia. European IBAN, cards, SEPA transfers. Everything you need to operate.

Ongoing support

Complete Support

Housing, daily life, local network, accounting, ongoing tax advice. We stay by your side long after incorporation.

Orange rooftops of Riga old town at sunset
Riga Old Town
Calculator

How much do you save in Latvia?

Compare your current taxation in France with Latvian tax rates. Real-time results.

🇫🇷 Taxes in France
🇱🇻 Taxes in Latvia
Annual savings

* Indicative simulation based on a SASU in France and a SIA in Latvia (minimum salary + dividends). Actual amounts depend on your individual situation. Consult a professional for a personalised assessment.

Comparison

Why Latvia?

The only European country with 6/6 international accreditations and favourable taxation for entrepreneurs.

Criteria France Estonia Dubai Georgia Latvia
CIT on reinvested profits 25% 0% 0-9% 0% 0%
CIT on distributed profits 25% + 30% flat tax 28% (2026) 0% ~20% combined 25% effective
VAT 20% 24% 5% 18% 21%
Company incorporation 4-6 weeks 3-5 days 2-3 weeks 1 day 2 days
Cost of living (vs Paris) Baseline -15% +30% -55% -45%
Tax stigma N/A None High Growing None
Dedicated support N/A No Yes No Yes (us)
Stripe / SEPA Yes / Yes Yes / Yes Yes / No No / No Yes / Yes
EU Member Yes Yes No No Yes
Schengen Area Yes Yes No No Yes
Eurozone Yes Yes No No Yes
OECD Yes Yes No No Yes
Tax treaty with France N/A Yes Yes Yes (2007) Yes (1997, EU framework)
Freedom Monument and Riga boulevards at sunrise
Freedom Monument, Riga
Testimonials

They made the move

Entrepreneurs who chose Latvia with Balt Partners.

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FAQ

Your questions, our answers

Yes, 100%. Latvia has been an EU member since 2004, part of the Eurozone since 2014, and an OECD member since 2016. Creating a SIA and obtaining Latvian tax residence are perfectly legal processes governed by European law. This is not an offshore scheme, it is a legitimate European tax residence.

Our packages start at EUR 690 excl. VAT for company creation (Essential), EUR 1,990 excl. VAT with residence and 6-month support (Premium), and EUR 3,990 excl. VAT all-inclusive with relocation assistance (VIP). Monthly accounting is EUR 149/month. No hidden fees: a fixed price, all-inclusive.

No, full-time residence is not required. Latvia offers two paths to tax residency: registering a declared address (deklarētā dzīvesvieta) in Latvia, or spending 183+ days in any 12-month period. With a declared address and real economic substance (active SIA, Latvian bank account, regular presence), you are a Latvian tax resident, no need to stay six months in Riga. Use Riga as your base and travel freely the rest of the year. If another country also claims your tax residency, the applicable tax treaty's tie-breaker rules resolve the situation.

SIA stands for "Sabiedriba ar ierobezotu atbildibu", the Latvian equivalent of a limited liability company (LLC/Ltd). Minimum share capital of EUR 2,800, created in 2 business days via the Latvian registry's online system. It is the most common legal form for entrepreneurs in Latvia.

In Latvia, corporate income tax is 0% on reinvested profits and 25% effective only on profits distributed as dividends. With the minimum salary (EUR 780/month) + dividends strategy, the effective overall rate drops to approximately 15-26% depending on your revenue, compared to 45-55% in France.

You can close your SIA and return at any time. The bilateral tax treaty between France and Latvia (signed in 1997) governs the transition and prevents double taxation. We also support you with the exit process if needed.

SIA creation: 2 to 10 business days. Residence permit: approximately 3 weeks. Total from first call to invoicing your first client: 3 weeks on average. We handle 100% of the process. You sign, we do the rest.

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