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Company Formation in Lithuania: Register a UAB in the EU in 2026
Lithuania combines EU and eurozone access, remote administration, competitive taxation and a strong fintech ecosystem. Licensium forms your UAB, arranges registered office and tax setup, prepares banking or EMI onboarding and coordinates compliance.
Get Your Lithuania QuoteWhy Register a Company in Lithuania?
A Lithuanian UAB is a private limited company for startups, SaaS, e-commerce, consulting, international trade and fintech. Foreign founders can generally own 100%, and many procedures can be completed remotely.
Lithuania is not offshore: it is a transparent EU structure with accounting and tax duties. Payment, electronic-money, crypto and other regulated activities require a licence or registration. See Lithuania EMI licensing, Fintech License and Business Banking.
Formation Package
- UAB incorporation, registered office and corporate documents
- VAT, bank or EMI account and accounting coordination
- AML/KYC, annual statements and ongoing compliance
Why Choose Lithuania?
EU and SEPA
Eurozone and Single Market access for international operators.
Fintech Ecosystem
Modern payment and digital business infrastructure.
Remote Administration
Digital incorporation and electronic signatures.
Requirements for a Lithuanian UAB
Corporate
- €2,500 UAB share capital
- One or more shareholders
- Registered office in Lithuania
- Foreign ownership generally permitted
KYC and Operations
- Passport and proof of address
- Business activity and UBO information
- VAT registration where required
- Business plan and transaction profile
Company Formation Process in Lithuania
- Structure review: select UAB, MB or branch.
- Documents: shareholder, director, UBO and registered-office file.
- Registration: filing with the Register of Legal Entities.
- Tax: VAT and accounting setup where required.
- Banking: EU bank, EMI and payments onboarding.
Lithuania Company Formation Cost and Tax
Professional services usually start from approximately €2,100. Lithuania generally applies 15% CIT and a reduced 5% rate for qualifying small companies; standard VAT is 21%.
| Expense | Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| UAB incorporation | €1.1k–1.8k | One-off |
| Registered office/contact | €500–1k | Annual |
| VAT/tax setup | €300–800 | One-off |
| Accounting | €1k–2.8k | Annual |
| Bank/EMI support | €600–1.6k | One-off |
Lithuania Compared With Other EU and Offshore Jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Entity | Timeline | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | UAB | 3–7 days | €2.1k–4k |
| Estonia | OÜ | 1–5 days | €2k–4k |
| Poland | Sp. z o.o. | 5–10 days | €2.5k–5k |
| Seychelles | IBC | 5–10 days | €1.2k–2.5k |
Lithuania is stronger for EU and fintech substance; Seychelles is an offshore alternative for international holding. Compare the Company Formation hub.