Register a private limited company (UAB) in Lithuania
Form a UAB and register it with the Centre of Registers. The company needs EUR 1,000 in authorised capital, and electronic incorporation is available to holders of a qualified e-signature.
- Timeline
- About 3-5 working days (faster electronically)
- Cost
- Registration fee plus EUR 1,000 minimum capital
- Steps
- 6 stages
Deadline — read this first
Beneficial owners declared to JADIS after registration.
Who can file
Founders with a qualified e-signature, or via a notary for paper incorporation.
Step by step
- 1
Reserve the company name
Reserve the intended name with the Centre of Registers.
- 2
Open an accumulative account
Deposit the EUR 1,000 authorised capital into a temporary company account.
- 3
Prepare the incorporation documents
Draft the memorandum/foundation act and articles of association.
- 4
Register with the Centre of Registers
File electronically with a qualified e-signature, or through a notary on paper.
- 5
Declare beneficial owners
Submit beneficial-ownership information to the JADIS system.
- 6
Register for tax
Register with the State Tax Inspectorate for corporate tax and VAT as required.
Documents you must produce
- Foundation act / memorandum of association
- Articles of association
- Confirmation of the accumulative capital account
- Identification of founders and directors
- Beneficial-ownership details (JADIS)
Common mistakes that sink cases
- Trying to file electronically without a qualified e-signature.
- Not converting the accumulative account to a settlement account after registration.
- Forgetting the JADIS beneficial-ownership declaration.
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