Registration of Branches, Subsidiaries and Representative Offices in Lithuania

We will help you choose the optimal form of presence for your business in Lithuania — a subsidiary, a branch or a representative office — and fully support the registration.

Each form has its own specifics regarding liability, the ability to conduct commercial activity and the time needed to set it up.

Comparing forms

Subsidiary, branch or representative office: what is the difference?

Separate legal entity

Subsidiary (UAB) — yes. Branch — no, an extension of the parent company. Representative office — no.

Liability

Subsidiary — limited, only the subsidiary's capital. Branch — unlimited, the parent company is liable with all its assets. Representative office — unlimited.

Ability to conduct commercial activity

Subsidiary — full. Branch — full. Representative office — non-commercial only (marketing, research, promotion).

Choosing a form

Which form should you choose?

For market research and marketing, without sales.

If you need a fast launch of commercial activity with maximum control and minimal investment.

For serious long-term business, attracting investors, obtaining banking licenses, etc.

Requirements

Key requirements to start registration

Founder — non-resident individual (for a subsidiary)

Standard KYC procedure, a scanned copy of the founder's identity document and a notarized power of attorney (apostille + translation into Lithuanian)

Founder — non-resident legal entity

Standard KYC procedure, a notarized power of attorney and a set of incorporation documents (apostille + translation into Lithuanian)

Process

Registration stages

Company name

Checking and registering the company name with the Register (VĮ Registrų centras)

Legal address

Registering the legal address

Opening an account

Opening a savings account at a Lithuanian financial institution and transferring the required capital (for a subsidiary)

Incorporation documents

Preparing all required incorporation documents and certifying them with a notary

Registration with the Register

Registering the company with the Register of Legal Entities

Timeline and costs

Timeline and cost of registration

The registration process takes from 2 weeks after we receive the required documents from you.

The registration fee includes

Preparing standard incorporation documents, a legal address for the first year of operation, all notary and Register fees

Documents

After registration is complete you will receive

Articles of incorporation/agreement

Articles of association

An extract of the legal entity

An extract of the participants (shareholders)

An extract of the beneficial owners

Our advantages

Experience with large-scale projects

We have practical experience in registering branches, subsidiaries and representative offices in Lithuania since 2021.

Expert approach

Our team consists of practicing lawyers, allowing us to thoroughly address legal matters of any complexity.

Trusted by partners

For more than five years, we have cooperated with major company registration service providers in Lithuania, supporting clients worldwide.

Professional qualification

Our legal team regularly undergoes professional training and possesses strong expertise in Lithuanian law.

Strategic approach

We approach every matter strategically — not only helping clients solve current issues, but also anticipating all potential nuances in advance.

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Ready to open a branch, subsidiary or representative office in Lithuania?

We will help you choose the optimal form of presence and take care of all document preparation and registration.

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Registration of Branches, Subsidiaries and Representative Offices in Lithuania