Whether you’re a European or non-European company, establishing certain activities in Latvia may mean you need to register for VAT. You can use a fiscal representative or tax advisor to draw up your VAT, Intrastat and ESL returns with total peace of mind in Latvia.
If you deal with companies in Latvia, you may be able to claim a VAT refund. Latvian
Here you can find the specifics of VAT regulations in Latvia, which work alongside the harmonised framework of the EU as explained in our guide to intra-Community VAT obligations.
Basic information | |
|---|---|
| EU membership | 2004 |
| ISO code | LV |
| VAT introduced in Latvia | 1995 |
| Nom de la TVA in Latvia | Pievienotās vertības nodoklis (PVN) |
| VAT ID format in Latvia | LV99999999999 |
| Territories with special status in Latvia | n/a |
VAT rates in Latvia | |
| Standard VAT rate | 21 % |
| Reduced VAT rate (1) | 12 % |
| Reduced VAT rate (2) | n/a |
| Super reduced VAT rate | n/a |
| VAT parking rate | n/a |
| Zero VAT rate | no |
Thresholds triggering VAT reporting obligations in Latvia | |
|---|---|
| Intrastat threshold at introduction | EUR 330,000 |
| Intrastat threshold on dispatch | EUR 200,000 |
| Distance selling threshold | As of 1st July 2021, the threshold is EUR 10,000 for all intra-Community distance sales. |
Reporting frequency in Latvia |
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| Intrastat return | monthly depending on threshold |
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| EC Sales List (ESL) return | monthly, quarterly depending on threshold/conditions |
| VAT returns | monthly depending on threshold, quarterly depending on threshold/for certain services, annually |
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| Reporting currency | EUR |
VAT-related penalties in Latvia | |
| Failure to file a VAT return | A fine of 700 euros per declaration |
| Late payment of VAT | Interest on arrears of 0.05% per day of delay. Between 10% and 100% of the VAT due depending on the amount of undeclared tax. |
| Failure to report ESL/DEB | A fine of 700 euros per ESL declaration. |
Useful links on VAT in Latvia | |
| Tax Administration in Latvia | Tax authorities |
| Ministry of Finance in Latvia | Ministry of Finance |
| Check a VAT number in Latvia | Check a VAT number |
| EU VAT Guide | EU VAT Guide |
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Les taux de TVA actuellement en vigueur in Latvia sont les suivants:
Certain transactions in Europe may require VAT registration and the filing of VAT returns in Latvia:
To check if your activities involve VAT obligations in Latvia, use our VAT simulator or contact us.
In Latvia , as in other European Union countries, e-sellers must register for VAT:
In addition to VAT registration, e-traders must:
> Learn more about the VAT & e-commerce regulations and the VAT regime for logistics platforms in Europe.
You may need a VAT number in Latvia to fulfil your tax obligations in this country. Indeed, certain activities such as sales, purchases and subcontracting operations may require VAT identification. To check if your activities require VAT identification in Latvia, use our VAT simulator or contact us.
VAT Latvian is named Pievienotās vertības nodoklis (PVN)and the VAT numbers in Latvia have the following structure: LV99999999999.
The administrations in charge of in Latvia VAT are the following: Tax authorities, Ministry of Finance.
Registering for VATis a relatively simple formality compared to setting up a company, but in addition to obtaining a VAT number in Latviayou’ll need to file periodic VAT returns to ensure your VAT compliance. Which is why we recommend foreign companies use a fiscal representative or tax advisor.
Companies with a VAT number in Latvia must complete and submit VAT returns in Latvia detailing all taxable income (sales) and expenses (costs), with the following periodicity: monthly depending on threshold, quarterly depending on threshold/for certain services, annually.
Failure to comply with the deadlines imposed by the Latvian authorities for the deposit and payment of VAT will result in the payment of penalties . For this reason, it is recommended that foreign companies use the services of an agent or a tax representative.
These penalties are defined as follows in Latvia:
In addition to VAT returns, companies may be required to provide the Latvian authorities with Intrastat & EC Sales List returns:
In principle, a non-resident company in Latvia can recover all or part of the VAT incurred on its expenses.
There are three different scenarios:
*This information is subject to change without notice.
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