Thought Leadership
Mantas Juozaitis
Tax reform 2026: key changes in Lithuania for businesses and individuals
3 March 2026
As of 1 January 2026, the tax reform has significantly changed the taxation in Lithuania. Lithuania's tax reform is relevant to employment income, freelance income, corporate taxation, real estate tax, VAT, as well as the newly introduced security contribution and sugar tax.
Rokas Jankus
Shareholders Agreement: 5 key clauses that matter most
3 February 2026
Business success depends on both having a solid business concept and establishing specific guidelines, which govern how people work together. Most businesses fail because of reasons that extend beyond their market power and their product quality.
Rokas Jankus
Startups in Lithuania: 5 legal tips for founders
22 January 2026
We often hear impressive success stories about startups in Lithuania. Young, ambitious, and technologically advanced businesses usually focus all their attention on developing their product or service and building marketing momentum, while legal matters are pushed to the background.
Henrikas Stelmokaitis
Claimant’s alleged abuse of dominant position as a defence against claims
2 December 2025
Lithuanian courts have examined the dispute between AB Klaipėdos vanduo and AB Grigeo Klaipėda. Klaipėdos vanduo sought to recover contractual penalties from Grigeo Klaipėda under a wastewater collection and treatment agreement.
Mantas Juozaitis
Crypto taxes in Lithuania: when are crypto profits taxable?
1 December 2025
The taxation of crypto held by individuals and businesses is one of the most discussed topics in recent years. When we speak about taxes in Lithuania, we refer to those collected by the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) under laws adopted by the Parliament. In this context, the key question is: when should income related to virtual currencies be declared and taxed? How does VMI treat different situations – when crypto taxes in Lithuania apply to legal entities, to individuals carrying out individual activities, and to those making one-off transactions? This overview briefly walks through the main rules.
Darius Amšiejus
Understanding directors’ responsibilities in Lithuania: key considerations for foreign managers
13 November 2025
Business leaders who want to enter new markets experience both thrilling opportunities and overwhelming challenges. Foreign executives who take director positions need to understand directors' liability in Lithuanian law because these regulations protect their personal safety and professional standing.
Albertas Šekštelo
Foreign investment protection in Lithuania: key legal tools
9 September 2025
At the heart of every successful investment lies one crucial ingredient: trust. For foreign investors eyeing Lithuania – a dynamic EU member state with a fast-growing economy, transparent legal system, and investor-friendly policies – that trust must be built on clear legal frameworks and foreign investment protection in Lithuania.