Latvia introduces controlled transactions report to streamline transfer pricing compliance
Latvia has significantly reshaped its transfer pricing compliance framework from 1 January 2026, following amendments to the Law “On Taxes and Fees” adopted at the end of 2025. The changes are designed to modernise reporting requirements, reduce
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Latvia: Parliament revises capitalisation rules, introduces individual-owned company tax relief
Latvia has published Amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Law on 18 December 2025, which were approved on 3 December 2025, introducing new provisions affecting port authorities, taxpayers composed only of natural persons, and interest payments on
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Latvia: Parliament adopts 2026 state budget
Latvia’s parliament (Saeima) has adopted the 2026 State Budget on 4 December 2025. The 2026 State Budget focuses on strengthening security, supporting families, and advancing sustainability, cutting EUR 844.1 million in planned spending and
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Latvia adopts legislation to enforce DAC8
Latvia published the Law on Amendments to the Law on Taxes and Duties in the Official Gazette on 21 November 2025, introducing measures to implement Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 of 17 October 2023 (DAC8), including new reporting and due
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Liechtenstein: Parliament approves income tax treaty with Latvia
Liechtenstein’s parliament approved the ratification of its income and capital tax treaty with Latvia on 7 November 2025. Signed on 2 October 2025, the treaty aims to eliminate double taxation on cross-border transactions and strengthen
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Latvia considers reducing VAT for select foods, publications
Latvia is considering reducing the VAT rate for select food items and publications under the 2026 state budget. As such, Latvia will introduce a 12% VAT rate for selected food products from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. This would include all
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Latvia: Government approves 2026 budget
The 2026 budget aims to boost revenue through excise taxes while easing living costs via a temporary VAT reduction on essential foods from July 2026. Latvia’s government has approved the 2026 state budget measures on 14 October 2025 and the
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Latvia, Liechtenstein sign tax treaty
The new agreement aligns with the latest international standards, reflecting the OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) recommendations. Latvia and Liechtenstein signed an income and capital tax treaty on the sidelines of the seventh
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Latvia: Finance minister outlines key priorities in 2026 draft budget, initiates discussions with social partners
The 2026 budget proposes diversifying revenue sources through higher gambling and excise taxes, while supporting investment and easing living costs with tax law amendments and a temporary VAT cut on basic foods starting July 2026. Latvia's
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Latvia: Parliament amends tax administration rules on late payment interest
The amendments mainly focused on the new rules on late payment interest and are aimed at improving the tax administration. Latvia’s parliament adopted the Law on Amendments to the Law on Taxes and Duties on 4 September 2025, which was
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Latvia, Andorra tax treaty enters into force
Latvia and Andorra's agreement to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion came into effect on 16 June 2025. Andorra announced in the Official Gazette that the income and capital tax treaty between Andorra and Latvia entered into force
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Latvia postpones mandatory B2B e-invoicing to 2028
B2B e-invoicing will become mandatory for businesses starting 1 January 2028. Latvia published Amendments to the Accounting Law in the Official Gazette on 11 June 2025, delaying mandatory B2B e-invoicing. B2B e-invoicing will become mandatory
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Latvia consults draft law on mandatory e-invoicing
The draft is aligned with EU digital reporting standards and establishes technical requirements, submission procedures, and a phased implementation schedule. The Latvian Cabinet has launched a public consultation on a draft regulation outlining
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Latvia approves draft law for partial DAC8 implementation
Latvia has approved a draft law to implement DAC8, introducing new reporting and due diligence rules for crypto-asset service providers. Most rules will take effect on 1 January 2026. Latvia’s government has approved a draft law to implement
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Latvia postpones mandatory B2B e-invoicing
Latvia delays mandatory B2B e-invoicing to 1 January 2027. Latvia's Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development has proposed postponing the mandatory implementation of B2B e-invoicing for all registered businesses to 1 January
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Australia, Latvia conclude second round of tax treaty talks
Australia and Latvia officials met from 11 to 13 February 2025 for the second round of negotiations for an income tax treaty. The agreement between the two nations seeks to eliminate double taxation on income and capital while combating tax
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Latvia, Sri Lanka end tax treaty talks
Latvia and Sri Lanka have ended the negotiations by initiating an income tax treaty on 25 February 2025. This is the first-ever treaty between the two countries, and it aims to prevent tax evasion, boost tax cooperation and eliminate double
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Andorra ratifies tax treaty with Latvia
Andorra has announced in a notice in the Official Gazette that it has ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Latvia on 18 February 2025. The agreement between the two nations aims to eliminate double taxation with respect to taxes on
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