VAT registration
VAT (PVN) registration in Latvia is handled via the State Revenue Service (VID/SRS). We help you decide whether registration is mandatory or strategic, prepare the application, and set up a clean VAT compliance workflow that won’t slow down sales or cross-border invoicing.
What’s included
VAT requirement assessment (mandatory vs voluntary) based on your planned transactions
Application preparation and submission to VID/SRS (including non-resident cases where applicable)
Practical VAT setup: invoice logic, VAT rates, evidence basics for cross-border supplies
VAT reporting calendar and ongoing filing support (VAT returns, EC Sales Lists/Intrastat if relevant)
VAT compliance review to reduce audit risk and avoid common reporting errors
What we need from you
Company registration details (or incorporation-in-progress details)
Short description of sales flow (customers, countries, goods/services, delivery terms)
Expected turnover and transaction types (B2B/B2C, domestic, intra-EU, exports)
Contracts/orders where available (helps support the VAT intent and substance)
Responsible contact person for VAT correspondence and approvals
How it works
Transaction mapping (what you sell, where, and to whom) to confirm VAT triggers
VAT strategy: required vs voluntary registration and timing
Application preparation and submission via the appropriate VID/SRS channel
VAT number confirmation + setup of a compliant invoicing/reporting workflow
Optional: quarterly compliance review in the first year to keep filings clean
Typical timeline
VID/SRS processing times vary depending on the case complexity and completeness of information. We plan timelines around your go-live date and sales commitments to avoid operational delays.
Common pitfalls we prevent
Registering too late (creating backdated VAT issues) or too early (extra compliance without benefit)
Incorrect VAT treatment for cross-border supplies/services
Weak evidence trail for 0% VAT cases (cross-border)
Inconsistent invoice fields (VAT numbers, references, supply place)
Missed auxiliary reports (EC Sales Lists/Intrastat) where applicable
FAQs
Find answers to common questions!
It depends on your turnover and the type of VAT-able transactions you perform. We confirm triggers using your real sales flow and VID/SRS rules.
In certain cases, yes. Requirements and documentation depend on whether you have establishment/substance in Latvia and the transaction model.
Processing depends on case complexity and the information provided. We prepare the file to reduce VID follow-up questions.
Yes. We can run VAT filings and keep your compliance calendar on track.
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Client feedback
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"The tax services provided were outstanding, ensuring compliance while maximizing savings through strategic planning. Oceans expertise and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free."
