Registration of ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) in Latvia has, over recent years, evolved from a formality into one of the key elements of corporate transparency oversight. Whereas companies previously enjoyed a degree of flexibility in disclosing their ultimate owners, the Enterprise Register and other public authorities now require information that…

As of April 1, 2026, updated minimum salary requirements for foreign nationals applying for a residence permit based on employment or for an EU Blue Card have come into force in Latvia. The required salary depends not only on the national average wage, but also on the specific industry. For…