Become a Latvian tax resident in 3 steps
Latvian residence permit, EU tax residency, Schengen free movement. We handle the entire process for you.
The advantages of tax residency in Latvia
A favorable tax framework in the heart of the European Union.
Schengen free movement
Travel visa-free across the 27 Schengen countries. No border checks, no formalities. Your office is all of Europe.
EU tax residency
Benefit from the Latvian tax regime: 0% CIT on reinvested profits, tax treaties with 60+ countries, and an effective overall rate of around 15%.
EU healthcare access
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), access to the Latvian healthcare system and care throughout the EU. Full coverage for you and your family.
European IBAN and mortgage access
Open accounts at any European bank with a European IBAN. Access to SEPA, instant transfers, mortgage lending and financial services without non-resident restrictions.
We guide you from A to Z
Our team handles the entire process: paperwork, apostille, translation, legalisation. You don't have to do anything.
- Residence permit obtained in 3 weeks
- Documents, translations and legalisations taken care of
- One point of contact, from start to finish
Frequently asked questions
No, not necessarily. Latvia recognises 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. You can use Riga as your base and travel freely the rest of the year. The good news: Riga is well connected with direct flights to most major European cities, and the cost of living is 40% lower than in Western Europe. If another country also claims your tax residency, the tie-breaker rules of the applicable tax treaty apply.
Yes. Your spouse and minor children can obtain a derivative residence permit. Children have access to the Latvian school system (international schools available in Riga) and the whole family benefits from European healthcare coverage.
The temporary residence permit is renewable every 1 to 5 years depending on the type. After 5 years of continuous residence, you can apply for permanent residence. Renewal is an administrative formality that we handle entirely for you.
As a Latvian resident, you benefit from free movement across the 27 Schengen countries, access to the European healthcare system (EHIC), the right to open bank accounts throughout the EU without restriction, and of course Latvian tax residency with its advantageous regime.
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