Your Latvian company, set up in 48h by a French expatriation firm based in Latvia
A French expatriation firm based in Latvia
Turnkey SIA formation. Articles of association, register, VAT, registered address. You sign, we do the rest.
What is a SIA?
The most popular legal structure in Latvia for European entrepreneurs.
Sabiedriba ar ierobezotu atbildibu
The SIA is the Latvian equivalent of a limited liability company (LLC). It is the most widely used legal form in Latvia, chosen by over 90% of foreign entrepreneurs. It offers liability limited to the invested capital, flexible management, and direct access to the European market.
Tax advantages
0% CIT on reinvested profits. 20% only on distributed dividends. Effective overall rate around 15%.
EU market access
Intra-EU VAT number. B2B invoicing across all of Europe with no tax friction.
What's included in the formation
Every step is handled by our team in Riga. All you need to do is sign.
Articles of association
Full drafting of the articles in Latvian and English, compliant with the Latvian Commercial Law. Tailored to your business and tax-optimized.
Commercial register
Filing and registration with the Latvian Register of Enterprises (Uznemumu registrs). Registration number obtained within 48 hours.
Intra-EU VAT number
Application and obtainment of your intra-EU VAT number from the SRS (Latvian tax authority). Essential for B2B invoicing across Europe.
Registered address
Domiciliation of your SIA at a professional address in Riga. Official mail reception and forwarding included for 12 months.
Company stamp
Production of your SIA's official stamp, required for certain administrative documents and contracts in Latvia. Delivered within 5 days.
Full support
A dedicated point of contact, in English, from the first call to the delivery of your final documents. Unlimited questions throughout the entire process.
From signing to your active SIA
A clear timeline with predictable milestones.
Document preparation
We collect your information, draft the articles of association, and prepare the power of attorney. You sign the documents digitally from home.
Filing with the register
Submission of the complete file to the Latvian Register of Enterprises. Deposit of the share capital into the company's bank account.
SIA active
Your SIA is officially registered. You receive your registration number, certified articles of association, and company stamp.
VAT obtained
Intra-EU VAT number issued by the SRS. Your SIA is ready to invoice across the entire European Union.
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.
SIA stands for "Sabiedriba ar ierobezotu atbildibu". It is the Latvian equivalent of a limited liability company (LLC). It offers liability limited to the invested capital, a minimum share capital of EUR 2,800, and allows you to invoice across the entire European Union with an intra-EU VAT number.
No. Thanks to the Latvian register's digital system and the power of attorney we prepare, 100% of the formation can be done remotely. You sign the documents from home, and we handle everything else in Riga.
The minimum share capital for a SIA is EUR 2,800. This amount must be deposited into the company's bank account upon formation. It remains available as working capital once the company is registered. It's not a cost, it's an investment in your own business.
The intra-EU VAT number is typically obtained within 5 to 10 business days after the SIA is registered in the commercial register. We handle the entire application process with the SRS (Latvian tax authority).
On average 2 to 3 weeks. Our team handles all administrative procedures.
Yes. The vast majority of our clients manage their SIA entirely remotely. You don't need to be physically present in Latvia on a daily basis.
You do not need to live in Latvia. Your SIA is based there, but you can run your business from anywhere in the world. An initial trip of a few days may be required for certain banking formalities.
The cost depends on the package you choose. We offer several packages tailored to your situation. Book a free call to get a personalised quote.
The SIA (Sabiedriba ar ierobezotu atbildibu) is the Latvian equivalent of an LLC/Ltd. It is a limited liability company, recognised throughout the EU, with a minimum share capital of EUR 1. Unlike a US LLC, a SIA gives you direct access to the European market, a European IBAN, and the possibility of obtaining European residency.
Yes. Your clients will not notice any difference. You invoice from your Latvian SIA with a European IBAN. SEPA payments work as before. Stripe, PayPal, Wise -- everything works as normal.
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Next step: obtain your Latvian residence and open your European bank account.