Incentives for investors

Having initiated your business journey and now enthusiastic about exploring growth prospects or securing funding, we invite you to peruse the information in this section for valuable insights and support. Let us help you take your business to the next level!

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Cost effective environment

Latvia`s tax system has been recognised as 2nd most competitive in the world (Source: International Tax Competitiveness Index 2023)

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Fast-track 'Green Corridor' initiative

We offer incentives to shorten the time for administrative procedures by half for territorial planning, residence permits and foreign workforce attraction.

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Special Economic Zones

There are five Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Latvia that offer 80% rebate in real estate tax and corporate income tax.

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CIT rate is applied to the reinvested profit

Support programmes

If you've already taken the first step in launching your business, and you're now eager to explore exciting development opportunities or secure funding, visit our website for valuable insights and support!

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ALTUM

ALTUM is a state-owned development finance institution, which offers state aid such as: ● loans (for new companies and startups, to entrepreneurs, for energy efficiency, capital discount, for consequences of war); ● guarantees (credit, export credit, for consequences of war); ● investing in venture capital funds.

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Green Innovation Programme

The Green Innovation Programme (GIP) supports R&D and deployment of green products, technologies or business models which have beneficial impacts in terms of climate change mitigation, resilience to climate impacts, pollution control or the circular economy.

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Funding a Green Future for Europe

CINEA plays a key role in supporting the EU Green Deal through the efficient and effective implementation of its delegated programme.

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Bonus insights

If you are interested in exploring a wider array of incentives beyond the ones mentioned, we have compiled additional information and resources for you to delve into.

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Key sectors

Knowledge-intensive bioeconomy

5th most forested country in Europe

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Biomedicine, medical technologies & pharmacy

76% of Latvia-made chemicals & pharmaceutical products are exported

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Smart energy & Mobility

3rd in the EU in renewable energy consumption

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Information and communications technologies

3rd in Europe in the number of ICT students per 1M population

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Photonics, smart materials, technologies & engineering

One of the world's leading optical fiber products providers

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Care of Sweden

"We chose Liepāja for several reasons, certainly its geographical location as a port city, as well as the proximity of two other ports approximately 100 km away, the ports of Ventspils and Klaipeda. Additionally, Liepāja offers a good business climate, which influenced our decision."

Marcegaglia

"We are delighted to have invested in Latvia and we are confident that our cooperation will continue to deliver great results in the future. We plan to resume operations very soon."