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Expert articles from NBC.LV. We cover business registration, taxes, accounting and residence permits in Latvia, focusing on the questions entrepreneurs and foreign nationals face. We examine changes in legislation and explain complex issues in plain language.

How to Choose an Accounting Firm in Latvia

How to choose an accounting firm in Latvia: what to check before signing, including experience, VID licensing, pricing and responsibilities.

Registering an SIA in Latvia as a foreigner: documents, timelines and costs

How to register an SIA in Latvia as a foreigner: documents, company name, registered office, share capital, remote registration, timelines and costs.

A married couple in a modern apartment overlooking Riga: an illustration for an article on spouse residence permits in Latvia.

Residence permits for spouses in Latvia: what changed on 15 September 2026

Since 15 September 2026, a first spouse residence permit in Latvia can be issued for up to two years. Check eligibility, work rights and application rules.

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Business relocation to Latvia: documents needed for foreign employee applications

Documents employers and foreign employees need when moving to Latvia: NVA vacancies, EU Blue Card applications, residence permits and planning the timeline.

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In-house accountant or accounting firm: which is better value for a business in Latvia?

Compare the full cost of an in-house accountant and outsourced accounting in Latvia, including cover, expertise, licensing and professional liability insurance.

EU Blue Card and Latvia’s New Immigration Law: What Changed on 15 September 2026

Latvia’s new Immigration Law makes the EU Blue Card stand out: a 10-working-day decision on a complete file, up to 2 years and salary from €2,178.

Parents hug their child in their new home after moving to Latvia, with a moving box and suitcase nearby.

Stop Living in Two Countries: How to Bring Your Spouse and Children to Latvia with a Residence Permit

Plan your spouse’s and children’s move to Latvia: when to prepare documents, whether to apply together and which mistakes can delay your family’s move.

Residence Permit Renewal in Latvia: What Happens to Existing Permits After 15 September 2026

Latvia’s new Immigration Law enters into force on 15 September 2026. What will happen to residence permits obtained under the previous rules? Will existing permits remain valid, and what will change at the next renewal?

Residence Permit in Latvia €150 000 for 5 Years

New investment residence permit in Latvia: investment from €150,000 for at least 5 years, €10,000 payment, requirements and practical launch of the new scheme

Company registration in Latvia: business in Riga and 0% CIT on reinvested profits

0% Corporate Income Tax in the EU? Yes - While Profits Work for Your Business: Why Open a Company in Latvia

Latvia applies 0% CIT to undistributed and reinvested profit. Learn how the tax model and SIA registration work for EU business.

New Immigration Law 2026: Key Residence Permit Changes from 15 September

The new Immigration Law has been in force in Latvia since 15 September 2026. What has changed for residence permits, investors and entrepreneurs? An overview by NBC.LV.

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2027: €150,000 and a Latvian Residence Permit for Up to 5 Years Without a Company or Job — the New Law Has Been Promulgated

Latvia has promulgated its new Immigration Law: a €150,000 investment plus €10,000 to the state budget can support a permit for up to five years.

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Residence Permit in Latvia for Retirees

Learn about Latvia’s residence permit for retirees, including eligibility, pension income requirements, family applications and the documents needed.

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Latvia Residence Permit in 10 Working Days? EU Blue Card 2026: Salary from €2,178 and New Rules

EU Blue Card Latvia 2026: €2,723 or €2,178 salary threshold, a 10-working-day decision period for complete applications, and updated experience rules.

Old Riga skyline viewed from the Daugava.

Latvia opens a new investment route

Latvian residence through an investment of at least €150,000: what the law provides, key conditions and what determines when applications can be submitted.

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Latvia Residence Permit from €50,000? What the Investment Route Really Looks Like in 2026

Latvia’s €50,000 company investment route remains available under the new Immigration Law. Learn about additional costs, company requirements, the permit term and the changes effective from 15 September 2026.