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Lithuanian UAB formation — company only, no residence file
A private limited company (UAB) inside the EU, the euro and Schengen — for contracts, invoicing and single-market work. This package stops at incorporation; it does not include a visa or residence pathway.
Choose this path when you need a real European company now, and may consider a residence file later as a separate step — not mixed into one confusing page.
- UAB inside the EU, the euro area and Schengen
- Remote formation once documents are complete
- Eteform fee $649, separate from official costs
- Share capital €1,000 stays in the company
Who is formation-only for?
Founders who need an EU company for B2B contracts, platforms or invoicing — without opening an immigration file at this stage.
Founders who want an EU base and residence
Operators of an existing business or an executable project who want a UAB inside the single market, with residence in Lithuania in order to manage the company from within the Union.
What formation-only includes
Remote UAB incorporation with the documents and register filing — not visa, residence or six-month operating support for immigration.
UAB incorporation
The private limited company (Uždaroji akcinė bendrovė) is the right vehicle for most non-resident founders: limited liability, full foreign ownership permitted, and a structure banks and European counterparties recognise.
- Name check, share structure and director appointment
- Articles and incorporation documents in the Lithuanian form
- Registration in the Register of Legal Entities (Registrų centras)
- Tax registration with VMI as required
- A Lithuanian registered office for the agreed formation and follow-up period
Formation requirements (not residence)
Share capital €1,000 stays in the company. Official register and professional costs are paid locally and are separate from our $649 fee.
Company and ownership structure
The residence file is built on a company in genuine operation — not on a name on the register alone.
- A UAB registered in the Register of Legal Entities
- Equity of at least €28,000
- A personal investment by the applicant of at least €14,000
- Ownership of at least one third of the shares, or the combined role of manager and shareholder
- An activity that can be explained: customers, market and operations in or through Lithuania
- A real management address — not a mailbox if residence is sought on a business-management ground
Required documents
Documents for company formation — not the full immigration list required for a residence file later.
Company documents
After incorporation, the register papers become the spine of the residence file.
- Articles and incorporation documents
- An extract showing directors, shareholders and ownership percentages
- Evidence of the capital contribution and equity
- Director appointment and signing authority
- Proof of the Lithuanian registered office
- Tax registration and VAT registration where it applies
- Employment contracts and payroll evidence for qualifying staff
Apostille and translation
Lithuania is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Documents from Convention states are apostilled; others may need a consular chain.
- Apostille on official certificates (criminal record, civil-status documents) in the country of issue
- Sworn translation into Lithuanian by a translator acceptable to the receiving authority
- Some missions accept English attachments at the visa stage, with Lithuanian translation where required
Process and timeline
Typically measured in working weeks after complete company papers — no six-month operating period in this package.
Application and review
Complete the package form: identity, intended company structure, residence objective and initial documents. We reply with the execution plan and the fee structure.
Usually within a few working days of a complete form
Company structuring and UAB formation
Confirm the name, allocate shares so the one-third or manager-shareholder test is met, appoint the director, and file incorporation at the Register of Legal Entities.
Typically 1–3 working weeks after complete company papers
Banking, tax and start of operations
Guidance on the company account, investment deposit, tax registration and office, then the start of activity and appointment of qualifying employees.
Starts with incorporation and continues through the first operating cycle
Transparent pricing
We show Eteform fees separately from Lithuanian official costs and share capital. Residence investment thresholds, where relevant, stay in the company — they are not our service fee.
UAB formation only — $649
For founders who need an EU company without a residence file at this stage
- Eteform service fee: $649
- Estimated official costs paid locally (about $275 to $495)
- Share capital: €1,000 stays in the company — not a service fee
Does not include a visa or residence file, or immigration operating support.
Need residence later?
UAB + business-activity residence pathway — separate package and page
- See the full residence package page for €28,000 equity floors, six months of operations and visa/residence steps
Do not order formation-only if your goal is residence — start from the residence page instead.
The payable invoice is the Eteform fee in US dollars. Official costs are estimates and may vary by file. Company investment is paid into the company itself.
Advantages of a Lithuanian company and residence
Lithuania combines a single-market company with a sovereign residence route that can be built on — usually at a lower operating cost than Western Europe.
Full access to the EU single market
A UAB is a company in an EU member state. That makes it straightforward to contract with European clients and operate in euro under a legal framework banks and counterparties already understand.
Live and work in Lithuania (Schengen)
The residence permit lets you live and work in Lithuania. Short Schengen travel follows the 90/180 rule. Work in another member state follows that state’s rules.
Lower formation and maintenance costs than Western Europe
Register fees, professional services, accounting and office costs are typically below those of Western European capitals, while you remain inside an EU legal framework.
Attractive tax regime for small and medium companies
Lithuania applies a corporate-tax system that can be competitive for SMEs under the bands and reliefs in force. We outline the framework and recommend tax advice where income crosses borders.
Why Eteform for this package?
Eteform.com Ltd has been a UK-registered company since 2015. We handle non-resident files every day: identity checks, multi-country documents, and corporate plus immigration work under one mandate.
One mandate instead of a chain of brokers
The engagement sits with Eteform, using Lithuanian partners for local filings where representation before the register or the Migration Department is required.
The file is built to the right floors from day one
Equity, personal investment, share ratio, employment and the six-month operating period are part of the execution plan — not a surprise at the residence appointment.
Follow-through until the card is issued
From UAB registration through operations and then the visa and residence file, we stay with appointments and further documents until the residence card is collected.
Document discipline in Arabic and English
Explanations and engagement terms are in a language you can instruct in. Official forms are filed in Lithuanian or English as required. Names match, and the apostille chain is correct before an appointment is booked.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions clients ask before starting the package.
Can I start from the Gulf or Egypt without travelling immediately?
Company formation can be prepared remotely through organised representation. A national visa is usually filed at the mission competent for your country of residence. Biometrics and the residence stage require personal attendance. We sequence the work so you do not travel before the file is ready.
How long does the complete package take?
UAB incorporation is typically measured in working weeks after complete papers. Then comes six months of operations before the residence filing. Consular appointments and Migration Department examination are added after that and vary by nationality. We give you a timetable for your case after the form is reviewed.
Is Lithuania a tax haven?
No. Lithuania is a member state with an ordinary tax system, and a framework that can be attractive for SMEs under the bands in force. The advantage is operating inside the Union at a reasonable cost with mature digital administration. Personal tax depends on your actual residence and the law of your nationality.
Do you open a bank account with the company?
We guide opening a company account after incorporation and prepare the documents required. The investment and equity contribution is made through that arrangement and is set out in the execution letter.
Why not just form a UK company?
A UK Ltd is an excellent vehicle for international trade, invoicing and platforms, and it remains Eteform’s core service. It is a British commercial registration and does not confer EU residence. If the objective is European residence, you need a member state and a business-activity route — which is exactly what this package is for.
Ready to order UAB formation only?
Enter company and founder details, upload your passport, pay the $649 Eteform fee online — official costs and share capital are separate.
This invoice covers Eteform formation only. For residence, use the separate residence package page.