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The new amendments in Latvia regarding micro company tax

18 June 2015
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Starting from 13th May 2015 new amendments in micro company tax are in force.

 

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Till the amendments the following rates of micro company tax were applicable

 

  • If turnover is not exceeding 7000 EUR – 9%
  • If turnover was between 7001 EUR – 100 000 EUR – 11%

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New micro company tax rate is more favorable and has better treatment for micro companies.

 

In line with the new amendments:

  • If turnover of the company is not exceeding 7000 EUR, then applicable rate is 9%.
  • For companies with turnover between 7000.01 EUR and 100 000 EUR, applicable micro tax rate for first, second and third year is 9%,

Further on in fourth year of micro company’s existence the applicable rate would be 12%.

 

Moreover we would like to inform you that starting from 1st January of 2016, it is proposed to increase the micro company tax rate up to 13%. Nevertheless, we rise your attention that there still might be changes of micro company tax rate for the next years.

 

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In addition we would like to remind of the requirements which should be met in order to register micro company in Latvia:

 

·         Establisher/shareholder is a natural person (max 5).

·         The same person (s) in board.

·         The person can own only one such micro company

·         Share capital of the company shall be less than 2800 EUR, namely, from 1-2800 EUR.

 

In order to become a micro-enterprise tax payer the following main conditions must be fulfilled:

  • a turnover not exceeding 100 000 EUR in calendar year;
  • number of employees - up to 5;
  • a salary per employee not exceeding 720 EUR a month.

Should you wish our assistance in establish the micro business company in Latvia please contact our English speaking lawyers at info@gencs.eu and we would be happy to be at your disposal.

For questions, please, contact Valters Gencs, attorney at law at info@gencs.eu


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