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Self-employment and freelance path in Lithuania

A starter orientation for freelancers and self-employed newcomers navigating business registration, tax, and insurance basics.

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Choosing the right structure early avoids costly tax and Sodra corrections later.

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VMI and income tax basics

Self-employed individuals manage their own tax registration with VMI.

Sodra registration for workers

Self-employed persons may need to register separately with Sodra.

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