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Changes for the introduction of electricity generation equipment or for increasing the capacity of existing equipment in Latvia
On 19 December 2023, at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, new regulations entitled “Regulations on Permits for the Introduction of New Electricity Production Equipment or the Increase of Electricity Production Capacity” (the Regulations) were adopted, which were issued on the basis of the second part of Article 22 of the Law on the […]
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The EU’s control list of dual-use items has been updated
On 12 January 2023, an updated EU list of dual-use items entered into force (Annex I to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/66 of 21 October 2022 (the “EU Dual Use Items Regulation”) amending Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council). The EU list of dual-use items includes goods which can be […]
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Latvia: ready to conquer the fintech sector
Things have finally changed in the Latvian financial sector, and the country is ready to make use of its potential in fintech. That is the current message from the government and from the Latvian financial supervisory authority, the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FCMC). These are welcome words from the market, which has, along with […]
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Changes to the Immigration Law for Russian and Belarusian citizens
On 24 September 2022, amendments to the Immigration Law entered into force, changing the procedure for applying for and renewing long-term visas and residence permits for Russian and Belarusian citizens. The amendments were made in response to the war started by Russia in Ukraine, as well as the individual and economic sanctions applied by the […]
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Issuing of Digital Nomad visas in Latvia
On 29 June 2022, amendments to the Immigration Law will enter into force, providing for the possibility for third-country nationals to receive the so-called Digital Nomad visa. This visa will be available to persons who are employed by an employer registered abroad or who are self-employed and carry out their work remotely, for example, providing […]