Why Lithuania? Most founders choose Lithuania because it’s a clean EU base that’s predictable, credible with international partners, and usually less painful administratively than you’d expect for an EU jurisdiction. If your goal is to sell cross-border, invoice EU clients without drama, and run a company that banks and counterparties
Offshore companies haven’t disappeared – they’re just changing shape.Stricter transparency rules, international reporting standards (CRS), and tighter CFC regulations have rewritten the rules. The old “tax haven” setups are now pricier and more complicated. Today, offshore structures are less about dodging taxes and more about reducing risks, protecting assets, simplifying
Looking for a country that lets you keep more of your poker winnings? For professional poker players and digital entrepreneurs, Estonia has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations in Europe. Thanks to its no income tax on foreign poker winnings and world-class digital infrastructure, Estonia’s tax residency program
On 3 April 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered its decision (Case C‑228/24). The case centered on whether a Lithuanian tax authority could deny the participation exemption for dividends received from a UK subsidiary that lacked substance (e.g., no premises or staff), even though the subsidiary
Here are the main differences between the Estonian and Lithuanian e-residency programs. Estonia Lithuania Online application Yes Yes Cost of application 100-130 EUR 90 EUR Application time 30 mins 10-15 mins Ease of Doing Business rating (2020) 18th 11th Cost of starting a business 190 EUR 73 EUR Annual company
