Lithuania - Tax Guide for Freelance Contractors
Welcome to our guide to Lithuanian Taxation. You will find a wealth of information which will be useful if you plan to work in, or place consultants in, Lithuania.
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 Lithuania. 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 Lithuania.
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Lithuanian Income Tax
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Lithuanian Social Security
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Lithuanian Visas and Work Permits
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Umbrella and Contract Management Services in Lithuania
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Contact our Lithuanian Tax Specialists
Nationals of the EU/EEA Member States and Switzerland including the latest two countries of Bulgaria and Romania, are able to work without restriction in Lithuania.
For all other nationalities a work permit and residence permit is required before entering Lithuania.
To obtain a work permit:
The application should be made to the Lithuanian Labour Exchange at the Ministry of Social Security and Labour and can take a couple months before being issued if all conditions are met. Work permits will be issued only if no Lithuanian specialist is found corresponding to the employer’s qualifying demand.