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European Legal update: 01.04. – 14.04.2025.
Assistant lawyer Erika Pranevičiūtė compiled the material. Tax Council adopts rules to extend cooperation and information exchange between tax authorities to minimum effective corporate taxation Delivered: 14 April 2025 The Council adopted a directive (DAC9) that will extend cooperation and information exchange in the area of minimum effective corporate taxation. The objective of this directive […]
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Stricter procedures established for attracting foreign labour in Latvia
According to the currently applicable procedure, an employer who plans to employ third-country nationals has to publish a vacancy with the State Employment Agency (“Employment Agency”) and, if the vacancy remains free for at least 10 business days, the employer is entitled to apply to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (“OCMA”) for approval […]
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Requirements applicable for foreigners who are third-country nationals, for changing employer or a job function with the same employer
It is commonly known that in order to live and work in Lithuania a foreigner who is a third-country national must first obtain the corresponding residence permit in Lithuania. In certain cases, a decision from the Employment Service confirming that the foreigner corresponds to the Lithuanian labour market needs is also required. It is often […]
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The special regulation regarding citizens of Ukraine has been abolished
On 1 September 2024, Order of the Lithuanian Minister of Internal Affairs No. 1V-145 “On the requirements, conditions, and provision of services for foreigners who left Ukraine due to the military actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine or who are unable to return to Ukraine” (the Order), together with all amendments and additions, were […]
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Essential changes in the regulation of employment of third-country nationals: what employers need to prepare for?
Recently, several proposals have been registered in our country to change the Lithuanian legislation regulating the legal status of foreigners in Lithuania and their right to work. As a result, employers and third-country workers will be obliged to comply with them, which requires preparation in advance. Ana Borovko, senior associate at Sorainen law firm, outlines […]