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No more frozen accounts: a stable European IBAN for your business

Receive payments from all over Europe, pay your suppliers, manage your cash flow. We open your professional bank account in Latvia, without you having to travel.

What we open for you

Everything your business needs to operate in Europe

SIA business account

A dedicated bank account for your Latvian company (SIA). Latvian IBAN recognized throughout the European Union. Ideal for invoicing, collecting payments, and managing your cash flow.

Personal account

A personal bank account to receive your salary and manage your daily expenses in Latvia. Perfect once your residence is obtained.

Bank cards

Debit and/or credit cards linked to your accounts. Online payments, ATM withdrawals across Europe, spending limits managed from your online portal.

SEPA & SWIFT access

Instant SEPA transfers throughout the eurozone and international SWIFT transfers. Send and receive funds worldwide, without restrictions.

Our banking partners

Reliable and recognized institutions

We work with a network of traditional Latvian banks and European neobanks to find the best solution based on your profile and business. Compatible with Revolut Business and leading European neobanks.

Traditional banks

Latvian banking institutions with a long history and proven financial stability. Physical branches in Riga.

European neobanks

Modern interfaces, fast setup, 100% online management. Ideal for digital entrepreneurs.

Guaranteed compliance

All our partners are regulated by the ECB and the FKTK (Latvian financial regulator). Your funds are protected up to EUR 100,000.

The process

Your account opened in 3 steps

1
Day 1

Our team handles everything

We gather the necessary documents: your SIA's articles of association, ID, proof of address, and description of your business activity. We guide you through each item.

2
Days 2-4

Submission and verification

We submit your file to the bank best suited to your profile. KYC (Know Your Customer) verification handled by our team. You sign documents remotely.

3
Days 5-7

Your account is ready

Your account is open, your IBAN is active. You receive your online banking credentials, your bank cards are ordered. You can start collecting payments.

Why not the others?

Popular alternatives vs. a bank account in Latvia

US LLC + Mercury

  • Accounts closed without notice by Mercury and other US banks
  • No EU protection on your funds
  • Frequent issues with Stripe, PayPal and European payment processors
  • No European IBAN, SEPA transfers impossible

Revolut Business / Wise alone

  • Not actual banks but EMIs (electronic money institutions)
  • Limits on amounts and transfers
  • Accounts suspended or frozen without explanation
  • No access to mortgages or full banking services

SIA + Latvian bank

  • EU-regulated bank supervised by the ECB, funds protected up to EUR 100,000
  • European IBAN recognized across the entire SEPA zone
  • Access to mortgage loans in Latvia
  • Stability, no arbitrary account closures

Why not a US LLC or a Wise account?

US LLC + Mercury

  • ✗ Accounts regularly frozen
  • ✗ No European IBAN
  • ✗ No access to EU credit
  • ✗ Complex US compliance

Wise / Revolut alone

  • ✗ Accounts closed without notice
  • ✗ Not a real business account
  • ✗ Transaction limits
  • ✗ Almost no support

Latvian SIA + EU bank

  • ✓ Stable European IBAN
  • ✓ Access to Revolut Business, Wise, Stripe
  • ✓ EU mortgage possible
  • ✓ Our team handles everything

Your European bank account also opens the door to mortgage loans in Latvia.

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Your EU bank account also opens the door to European real estate investment →

Frequently asked questions

No. You have two options to establish your tax residency in Latvia: stay 183 days per year, or simply have a registered address there year-round. You can live wherever you want while benefiting from the Latvian tax framework.

Yes, absolutely. Your Latvian IBAN is a standard European IBAN, recognized by all banks in the SEPA area (36 countries). Your clients pay you exactly as they would a French or German supplier. SEPA transfers arrive within a few hours, sometimes in real time with SEPA Instant.

It depends on the bank chosen. Some of our partners offer multi-currency accounts (EUR, USD, GBP) with competitive exchange rates. If your business involves clients outside the eurozone, we will direct you to the most suitable solution. The majority of our clients invoice in euros, which is handled natively.

Yes. All our banking partners offer complete online access: transfers, balance checks, statement downloads, card management. Neobanks also offer a modern mobile app with real-time notifications. You do not need to be physically in Latvia to manage your account day to day.

With a US LLC, you do not get a European IBAN: receiving or sending SEPA transfers is impossible. US banks like Mercury regularly close accounts of non-residents without notice. You have no EU protection on your funds, and European payment processors (Stripe, Mollie) often cause problems. With a Latvian SIA and a bank account in Latvia, you get a standard European IBAN, an ECB-regulated bank, and the stability to focus on your business.

Georgia is attractive for taxes, but Georgian bank accounts have practical issues: no SEPA zone, slow and expensive international transfers, and limited banking recognition in Europe. With a Latvian SIA, you get a European IBAN recognized by all commercial partners, payment processors, and banks across the continent.

A US LLC (Wyoming, Delaware) does not give you a European IBAN, and associated accounts (Mercury, Relay) are regularly frozen. Georgia offers an attractive tax framework but is outside the EU, which complicates SEPA payments and access to European financial services. With a Latvian SIA, you get a real European bank account that is stable and recognized.

No. Your European IBAN works exactly like a French, German, or Dutch account. Your clients pay you via a standard SEPA transfer, the same one they use for any European supplier. The transfer arrives within a few hours. No visible difference for them.

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