Working in Lithuania for a corporation in Latvia

By Mark 12 May 2022

Can I work remotely in Lithuania for a company in Latvia?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. If you are not a EU citizen you should obtain a work permit for Lithuania.
  2. If you are a EU citizen, you should check if the company in Latvia is registered in Lithuania.
  3. If the company is registered in Lithuania, you should check if you can work in Lithuania.
  4. If you can work in Lithuania, you should check if you can work in Latvia.
  5. If you can work in Latvia, you should check if you can work in Lithuania.

I am a Canadian citizen. I want to work in Lithuania, but I am worried about my immigration status.
Can I work in Lithuania for a company in Latvia? Yes you can, but we advise first to check the following points:
I am a US citizen.

How can I find a remote job in Latvia while living in Lithuania?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Latvia even if you are located in Lithuania, for that we need to know the border between Latvia and Lithuania.

Latvia is a small country in the Baltic Sea, located between Lithuania and Russia. The capital city is Riga. Latvia is bordered by Belarus to the north, Lithuania to the south, Estonia to the west, and Russia to the east. The country is divided into 11 administrative regions.
The population of Latvia is 2.8 million people. The official language of Latvia is Latvian.
The Latvian currency is the Latvian lats (LVL). The Latvian lats is a fiat currency, meaning that it is not backed by any other currency. The Latvian lats is pegged to the euro. The exchange rate for 1 EUR = 1.50 LVL.
The Latvian lats is issued by the Bank of Latvia. The Bank of Latvia is the central bank of Latvia. The bank is responsible for the management of the country’s currency and credit.
The Latvian lats is issued in coins of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 LVL. The Latvian lats is also issued in banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000, and 50,000 LVL.
The Latvian lats is the official currency of Latvia.

How can I get paid in Lithuania when working remotely for a company in Latvia?

It is possible to get paid in Lithuania while working for a company in Latvia but it is a bit more complicated.

What is the best way to get paid in Lithuania?
You can get paid in Lithuania through a Lithuanian bank account or through a company in Lithuania.

Will I pay taxes in Lithuania or Latvia when working remotely in Lithuania?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Lithuania for a corporation in Latvia, so we’ve put together a quick guide to help you understand how this will work.

When working remotely in Lithuania for a corporation in Latvia, you will pay taxes in Lithuania, but will not pay taxes in Latvia.
This means that you will be paying taxes in Lithuania for your income, and in Latvia for your expenses.
This can be confusing for people who are working remotely in Lithuania for a corporation in Latvia.
We’ve put together a quick guide to help you understand how this will work.