Lithuania proposes framework for assessing R&D activities under corporate tax incentives
Lithuania has proposed amendments to the Law on Corporate Income Tax that would establish a legal framework for assessing whether activities qualify as research and experimental development works (R&D) for the purposes of applying corporate
See MoreLithuania proposes 200% corporate tax deductions for investments in select advanced technologies
Lithuania is proposing a 200% tax deduction for companies investing in certain advanced technologies under draft amendments to the Law on Corporate Profit Tax published on 25 August 2026. The proposal would allow entities implementing investment
See MoreLithuania consults draft shipping tonnage tax amendments
Lithuania has opened a consultation on draft amendments to the Law on Corporate Income Tax that would extend the tonnage tax scheme for shipping companies until 31 December 2036 and ease bareboat charter-out rules for transactions between entities
See MoreLithuania: VMI clarifies rules on foreign tax deductions
Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) has updated its official commentary on the Law on Corporate Income Tax, clarifying how corporate income tax or an equivalent tax paid abroad can be deducted from Lithuanian corporate income tax. The
See MoreLithuania updates corporate tax guidance on CFC control, PE, group definitions
The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) updated the commentary to the Law on Corporate Income Tax on 19 August 2026, with changes concerning several definitions under Article 2 of the Lithuanian Corporate Income Tax Law (PMÄ®). The guidance
See MoreLithuania: VMI clarifies CFC taxation rules in updated guidance
Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) updated its guidance on the Law on Corporate Income Tax on 11 August 2026. The guidance details the official commentary and legal amendments regarding the taxation of positive income from controlled foreign
See MoreLithuania proposes changes to VAT registration threshold
Lithuania has proposed amendments to the rules used to determine whether a taxable person reaches the EUR 45,000 VAT registration threshold through Draft Law amending Article 71 of Law No. IX-751. This draft legislation on VAT would revise the
See MoreLithuania clarifies thin capitalisation rules on related-party debt
Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate under the Ministry of Finance (VMI) has updated its commentary on the Law on Corporate Income Tax, providing further clarification on Thin Capitalisation rules, controlled debt and the treatment of financing
See MoreLithuania issues guidance on new VAT rules
Lithuania's State Tax Inspectorate has issued guidance on 11 August 2026 confirming amendments to the Law on Value Added Tax (No. IX-751), adopted as Law No. XV-1036 on 18 June 2026, to transpose Council Directive (EU) 2025/516, known as VAT in the
See MoreLithuania invites Thailand to resume double tax treaty negotiations
Lithuania has invited Thailand to resume negotiations on a Lithuania, Thailand double taxation avoidance agreement, with plans to update a draft prepared in 2008 in line with current international tax standards. The proposal was made by
See MoreLithuania proposes PIT exemption for qualifying startup share disposals from 2027
Lithuania's parliament has proposed amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax (PIT) that would introduce a new Personal Income Tax (PIT) exemption for individuals investing in startups. If enacted, the measure will take effect on 1 January 2027
See MoreLithuania consults transfer pricing documentation, arm’s length range draft guides
The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate (STI) has opened a public consultation on 13 July 2026 on draft guides for transfer pricing documentation and establishing the arm's length range. The Q&A-style guides reflect the most common compliance
See MoreLithuania exempts cultural heritage properties from real estate tax
The Lithuanian Parliament proposed amendments to the Law on Real Estate Tax on 8 July 2026 that would exempt certain cultural heritage properties from real estate tax. The amendment adds two new exemptions to Article 7 of the real estate tax law.
See MoreLithuania amends environmental pollution tax law, removes batteries from tax regime
Lithuania has adopted amendments to the Law on Environmental Pollution Tax that remove batteries and accumulators from the list of taxable products subject to the tax on environmental pollution from product waste. The changes, adopted on 7 July
See MoreLithuania adopts new social security contribution rules for employees with multiple employers
Lithuania has published Law No. XV-1065, signed on 25 June 2026, introducing new rules for the calculation and payment of social insurance contributions for employees who work for multiple employers. The amendments to Article 10 of the Law on
See MoreLithuania aligns import VAT payment deadline with customs duty rules from July 2026
Lithuania has amended its Law on Value Added Tax (VAT) to align the payment deadline for import VAT with the deadline applicable to customs duties where the special import VAT procedure is used. The changes were introduced under Law No. XV-984,
See MoreAlbania, Lithuania sign income and capital tax treaty
Albania and Lithuania signed an income and capital tax treaty on 25 May 2026, according to a release from Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreement seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. The
See MoreLithuania gazettes law ratifying income tax treaty with Pakistan
Lithuania published Law No. XV-818 of 16 April 2026 in the Official Gazette on 29 April 2026, approving the ratification of the income tax treaty with Pakistan. The law represents the formal legislative step required to bring the agreement into
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