Lithuania Offshore Company Formation with Residence Permit
Establishing an offshore company in Lithuania offers entrepreneurs and investors a strategic gateway into the European Union’s dynamic market. Lithuania boasts a business-friendly environment, low corporate tax rates, and streamlined company formation processes. Coupled with the opportunity to obtain a residence permit, it becomes an ideal destination for global investors seeking both operational efficiency and EU residency benefits.

Types of Company Formation With Residence Permit
Public Limited Company
- Minimum Share Capital: €40,000
- Shareholders: Minimum 1 shareholder (individual or corporate, local or foreign)
- Board of Directors: Mandatory; must have at least 3 members
- Supervisory Council: Required if the company has more than 50 employees
- Public Share Offering: Allowed; shares may be listed and traded on the stock exchange
- Limited Liability: Shareholders are liable only up to the value of their shares
Private Limited Company
- Minimum Share Capital: €2,500
- Shareholders: At least 1 (can be a natural or legal person, local or foreign)
- Directors: At least 1 required
- Limited Liability: Shareholders are only liable up to their investment amount
- No Public Share Offering: Shares cannot be sold on the stock exchange
Partnership
Types of Partnerships:
- General Partnership (TŪB): All partners manage the business and have unlimited liability.
- Limited Partnership (KŪB): Includes at least one general partner (unlimited liability) and one limited partner (liable only up to their investment).
Advantages
Public Limited Company
- Enhanced credibility and investor trust
- Access to capital markets for growth financing
- EU company status with access to all Schengen and EU markets
- Strong regulatory framework aligned with EU corporate laws
Private Limited Company
- Low capital requirement and simple setup
- 100% foreign ownership allowed
- Fast incorporation process (typically 3–5 business days)
- Suitable for both local and international trade
- Access to the EU single market and tax treaties
- Option to apply for a residence permit if the owner actively manages the company
Partnership
- Flexible management structure
- Simplified registration and accounting compared to companies
- No corporate income tax at the partnership level (profits are taxed at the partner level)
- Transparent legal environment based on EU regulations
