Latvia - Tax Guide for Freelance Contractors
Welcome to our guide to Latvian Taxation. You will find a wealth of information which will be useful if you plan to work in, or place consultants in, Latvia.
Our tax guides give a general overview of the actual taxation rates and rules at the time of writing. There are of course many ways to legally reduce tax or social security burdens in Latvia. Please contact us for more information or an actual breakdown of your situation, and to find out more about our range of payroll and contact management services in Latvia.
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Latvian Income Tax
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Latvian Social Security
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Latvian Visas and Work Permits
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Umbrella and Contract Management Services in Latvia
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Nationals of the EU/EEA Member States, including the latest two countries of Bulgaria and Romania, and Switzerland are able to work without restriction in Latvia.
For all other nationalities wishing to work in Latvia a work and residence permit is necessary.
To obtain a work permit:
A potential employer can only apply for a work permit for a third-country national in very specific case, for certain IT specialists for example. The application has to be made to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs-Foreigners Service Centre. If it is approved, an application for a residence permit has to follow.