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Latvia: Your Direct Route to the European Market. Expert Opinion for Businesses from Kazakhstan

Dear partners from Kazakhstan!

Your business's desire to scale up and enter the vast European Union (EU) is a logical step in the context of globalization. The key question is how to make this process as fast, efficient, and legally secure as possible.

As a consulting company operating at the crossroads of East and West, we see Latvia as the ideal entry point for Kazakhstani capital.

Latvia: Transport Hub and Gateway to the EU

Latvia is not just a member of the EU and the Eurozone. It is a historically established transport and logistics center that serves as a bridge between Eurasia and Northern Europe. And it has enormous advantages:

  • Ports: Ice-free ports (Riga, Ventspils, Liepaja) provide direct sea routes.
  • Infrastructure: A developed network of roads and railways facilitates the distribution of goods across the continent.
  • Geography: Direct connection to the markets of Scandinavia, Germany, and the Baltic countries.

Our partners and friends include board members and directors of port terminals, logistics companies engaged in both rail and road transport, warehouses, including customs and excise warehouses.

Choosing Latvia as your entry point means minimising logistics costs and direct compliance with European standards from day one.

Our Solutions for Your Easy Start in Europe

We understand that setting up a business in a new jurisdiction requires overcoming administrative and legal barriers. Our company is ready to take on all these complexities so that you can focus exclusively on your core business.

We offer a comprehensive package of services for entering the EU market, namely:

Establishment of a European Legal Entity:

  • Full support for the process of registering your company in Latvia.
  • Choosing the optimal organizational and legal form (LLC/SIA, etc.) based on your business model.
  • The option of opening in a special economic zone
  • Registration with tax authorities and obtaining all necessary European identifiers.
  • Opening a bank account:
    • Assistance in choosing a reliable European bank or financial institution that meets your needs
    • Preparation of a complete set of documents and support during the interview process with the bank (in accordance with AML/KYC requirements)

Administration and Outsourcing:

  • Outsourcing of Record Keeping: We will take care of all office and corporate document flow, ensuring its compliance with Latvian and European legislation.
  • Accounting Outsourcing Organization: We will help you select and integrate a reliable accounting company that will ensure timely and accurate reporting, minimizing your tax risks in the EU.
  • Personnel and HR Security:
    • Recruitment and Registration: If necessary, we will help you find qualified local or international personnel for your European office.
    • Due Diligence: We offer a service for checking personnel and job candidates (Personāla un darba kandidātu pārbaude). This check is carried out strictly with the written consent of the person being checked and includes an analysis of the accuracy of the information provided and the presence of any negative information. This is a critical tool for companies hiring responsible or service personnel (executives, managers, etc.).

Immigration Support (Residence Permit):

For key employees or investors, we provide comprehensive assistance in preparing documents and applying for a residence permit in Latvia or other EU countries. This ensures freedom of movement within the Schengen area and simplifies the management of European branches.

Working with us is not just a legal service, it is a strategic partnership that provides you with a smooth, fast, and secure entry into a market with a turnover of trillions of euros.​

Contact us today to discuss a customized plan for your business to enter the European market through Latvia.

Website: www.smconsulting.lv birojs@smconsulting.lv

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