Baltic Capital Partners – EU Migration Rule Change Summary – 2025
A comprehensive, country-by-country summary of EU migration rule changes in 2025, with key residency and visa updates taking effect from January 2026.
January 22, 2026
Published 05 Sep 2025
Can I hire employees in Lithuania after starting a business?
Yes, you can build your team locally. Your Lithuanian company gives you the full legal right to hire employees. We explain the advantages, including access to a highly educated, multilingual talent pool at a more competitive cost than in other Western European nations. Our business support includes connections to HR and recruitment experts.
Yes, you can build your team locally. Your Lithuanian company gives you the full legal right to hire employees. We explain the advantages, including access to a highly educated, multilingual talent pool at a more competitive cost than in other Western European nations. Our business support includes connections to HR and recruitment experts.
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Business Opportunities and Support
Yes. Lithuanian residency allows you to hire local or international staff under Lithuanian labor laws.
Advantages include:
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- A highly educated workforce with strong language skills (English, Russian, Polish).
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- Lower labor costs compared to Western Europe.
- Access to EU-wide recruitment through freedom of movement regulations.
Our business incubator program assists with recruitment agencies, HR consultants, and legal compliance so you can scale operations smoothly.
