Licenses, Permits and Authorizations in Lithuania

Lithuania maintains a comprehensive system of licenses, permits, and authorizations regulating various types of business activities. Below is a complete overview of the main licenses and authorizations in the Republic of Lithuania.

Financial Services and Fintech

• Bank Licence (full credit institution)
• Specialised Bank Licence
• Electronic Money Institution (EMI) Licence
• Payment Institution (PI) Licence
• Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) Licence under MiCA
• Financial Brokerage Firm Licence
• Management Company Licence (UCITS and Alternative Investment Funds)
• Insurance Company Licence
• Insurance Intermediary Licence
• Consumer Credit Provider Authorisation (inclusion in public list)
• Crowdfunding Platform Operator Authorisation

Gambling and Betting

• Gambling Licence (betting, totalisator, casino games, slot machines)

Alcohol, Tobacco and Excise Goods

• Alcohol Retail Licence
• Alcohol Wholesale Licence
• Tobacco Products Wholesale and Retail Licence

Energy and Fuels

• Wholesale Trade in Petroleum Products and Fuels Authorisation
• Electricity Supply Licence
• Natural Gas Supply Licence
• Renewable Energy Production Permit

Weapons, Security and Dual-Use Goods

• Weapons and Ammunition Production Licence (Category A)
• Weapons and Ammunition Trade Licence
• Private Security Services Licence
• Dual-Use Goods Export, Import and Brokerage Authorisation
• Licence for the Manufacture of Drones and Electronic Countermeasures

Construction and Real Estate

• Construction Activity Certificate
• Permit for Design Works
• Real Estate Brokerage Activity Licence
• Major Repair Permit
• Change of Use Permit
• Reconstruction Permit
• Heritage Protection Approval
• Protected Area Construction Approval
• Archaeological Works Permit

Food, Veterinary and Agriculture

• Food Business Operator Registration and Approval
• Veterinary Pharmacy Licence
• Animal By-Products Handling Permit
• Restaurant Activities

Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

• Pharmacy Licence
• Pharmaceutical Wholesale Licence
• Medical Device Manufacturer and Distributor Permit

Transport and Logistics

• Cargo Transportation Licence in Lithuania
• Road Transport Operator Licence (goods and passengers)
• Taxi and Ride-Hailing Service Permit
• Dangerous Goods Transport Permit

Telecommunications and Media

• Electronic Communications Network and Service Provider Authorisation
• Broadcasting Licence

Environment and Waste Management

• Environmental Permit (pollution prevention and control)
• Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Permit
• Waste Management Licence
• Hazardous Waste Handling Permit

Other Regulated Activities

• Currency Exchange Operator Authorisation (inclusion in public list)
• Precious Metals and Gemstones Activity Declaration
• Security Services Licence
• Explosives Handling and Storage Permit
• Chemical Substances Handling Permit
• Electricity, Gas, Water, Road Access Connection Approval
• Tourism Activities
• Geological Work
• Licence to Engage in Trade in Antiques