Conducting business in Latvia may serve as a basis for obtaining a residence permit for foreign entrepreneurs.
This option is often considered by business owners who plan to operate through a company registered in Latvia, participate in its management, and develop entrepreneurial activities both within Europe and in international markets.
A Latvian company allows businesses to work with partners worldwide, while the country’s tax system provides for a 0% corporate income tax on retained earnings until profits are distributed.
We help clients understand the legal requirements and provide support throughout every stage of the process — from the initial consultation to receiving a decision on the residence permit application.
Obtaining a residence permit through business activity is possible provided that the requirements established by Latvian legislation are met.
As a rule, this option involves registering a company in Latvia, for example as a founder, board member, or employee of your own company.
The procedure usually includes:
Since each business situation may have its own specifics, it is important to assess the available options in advance and properly organize the preparation of all necessary documents.
Many foreign nationals planning to obtain a residence permit in Latvia encounter questions already at the initial stage:
— what are the conditions for obtaining a residence permit
— what requirements are imposed on the applicant
— what documents need to be prepared
— how long the application process takes
— how much the documentation and processing cost
The answers to these questions largely depend on the legal basis under which the residence permit is requested.
Professional support helps to avoid mistakes, save time, and go through the residence permit application process calmly and with confidence.

The residence permit application process consists of several consecutive stages. Depending on the circumstances, the procedure may vary slightly, but the main stages remain broadly the same.
At the first stage, we discuss the client’s situation in detail and assess the possibilities of obtaining a residence permit through business activity.
We analyse the proposed company structure, legal requirements, and advise on the specifics of taxation for a Latvian company.
This consultation helps you understand in advance how best to organise the entire process going forward.
After assessing the situation, we help organise the company registration.
Depending on the client’s situation, this may involve registering a new company or selecting an already operating company. We prepare the documents required for registration, organise the process, and, if necessary, can register the company under a power of attorney without the client’s personal presence.
After the company has been registered and the required documents prepared, the next stage begins — submitting an application for an invitation.
The application is submitted on behalf of the Latvian company. In practice, the company invites the foreign entrepreneur to work in and manage the business.
Once the invitation is approved, the main set of documents for the residence permit application is submitted.
At this stage, all documents required by law are prepared and filed.
We compile the full set of documents, complete the questionnaires and required forms in accordance with legal requirements and established review practice, so that the application process is handled correctly and without unnecessary delays.
After the full set of documents has been submitted, the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia reviews the documents provided and makes a decision on the case.
Once a positive decision has been made, the applicant arrives in Latvia to receive the residence permit card.
We support the client at every stage of obtaining a residence permit and help them go through the entire process — from the first consultation to the final result — calmly and confidently with our professional support.

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