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Lithuania Tax Rates

Lithuania operates a dual income tax system with rates of 20% and 32% for employment income, while capital income is taxed at a flat 15%. The country features a 15% corporate tax rate (one of the lowest standard rates in the EU), a 21% VAT, and a growing reputation as a fintech hub. Lithuania offers favorable conditions for small businesses and startups.

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Top Income Tax Rate

32%

Corporate Tax Rate

17%

VAT / Sales Tax

21%

Capital Gains Tax

15%

Income Tax Brackets

Lithuania applies progressive income tax on employment income: 20% on income up to €101,094 and 32% on income above. A non-taxable income amount (NPD) of up to €625/month applies for lower earners, phased out for higher income. Capital and investment income is taxed at a flat 15% (20% for amounts exceeding 120 average salaries). Self-employment income is taxed at 15% for individual activity income.

Income RangeTax Rate
€0 – €21K0%
€21K – €101K20%
€101K+32%

Corporate Tax

Lithuania levies corporate income tax at 17% (increased from 15% in 2026). Small companies (annual income under €300,000 and fewer than 10 employees) in their first two years of operation pay 0%. The reduced rate for qualifying small companies increased from 6% to 7% in 2026. Banking and insurance sectors pay an additional solidarity contribution.

Standard Rate

17%

Small Business Rate

7%

Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains are generally taxed at 15% (20% for high amounts). Real estate gains from property held for less than 10 years are taxable; principal residences owned for 2+ years are exempt. Securities gains are taxed at 15%.

Rate

15%

VAT / Sales Tax

Lithuania applies a standard VAT (PVM - pridėtinės vertės mokestis) rate of 21%, with reduced rates of 9% and 5%. The system follows EU VAT directives.

Standard Rate

21%

Cryptocurrency Tax

Cryptocurrency gains in Lithuania are taxed at 15% as capital income for occasional traders. Professional trading is taxed as individual activity income at 15% (or progressive employment rates if classified as employment). Mining income is taxed as individual activity income.

Crypto is taxedTreatment: Capital gains / individual activity income

Tax Treaties

Lithuania has approximately 55 double taxation treaties in force. As a Baltic EU member and growing fintech hub, Lithuania's treaty network supports expanding international economic ties.

Treaty Network

55

Double taxation agreements

Major treaty partners:

LatviaEstoniaPolandGermanySwedenUnited KingdomNetherlandsUnited StatesDenmarkFrance

Key Details

Tax AuthorityValstybinė mokesčių inspekcija (VMI - State Tax Inspectorate)
Fiscal YearJanuary 1 - December 31
Tax SystemProgressive
CurrencyEuro (€)
Filing DeadlineMay 1 of the following year
Residency RuleAn individual is a Lithuanian tax resident if their permanent home is in Lithuania, their center of personal, social, or economic interests is in Lithuania, or they stay in Lithuania for 183 days or more in a tax period. Residents are taxed on worldwide income.
Last Updated2026-01-28

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Additional Cost

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Tax in United States

$24K

24.4% effective

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$35K

35.3% effective

Additional Cost

45%

more tax annually

US Citizens: Important Note

US citizens are taxed on worldwide income regardless of residence. You'll still need to file US taxes, though the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax Credit may reduce your liability.

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