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Published 05 Sep 2025
Can I start a business in Lithuania after obtaining residency?
Obtaining residency is your first step to full entrepreneurial freedom in Europe. We detail how your new status empowers you to launch and operate a business not just in Lithuania, but across the entire EU. With our business incubator program, you get expert guidance on navigating regulations and connecting with local networks from day one.
Obtaining residency is your first step to full entrepreneurial freedom in Europe. We detail how your new status empowers you to launch and operate a business not just in Lithuania, but across the entire EU. With our business incubator program, you get expert guidance on navigating regulations and connecting with local networks from day one.
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Business Opportunities and Support
Yes. Once you have Lithuanian residency, you can legally start and operate businesses in Lithuania and across the EU.
Lithuania offers a business-friendly environment, with:
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- Low corporate tax rates (as low as 5% for small companies).
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- Access to EU markets and free trade agreements.
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- A skilled, multilingual workforce.
- Fast company registration processes, often completed in days.
Many of our clients use residency as a stepping stone to set up European headquarters, expand existing companies, or establish new startups in Lithuania’s growing tech and services sectors.
Our business incubator program helps entrepreneurs navigate local regulations, connect with accountants, and access networks of potential partners, suppliers, and investors. This means you’re not just relocating—you’re building a European business presence with expert guidance from day one.
