Latvia tax
Tax residence: At least 183 days in any 12-month period starting or ending in the tax year. No special regime for new residents in our records.
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Tax residence
- At least 183 days in any 12-month period starting or ending in the tax year · A person staying in Latvia 183 days or more is a tax resident; a declared place of residence in Latvia also makes the person resident.
- Residency is also decided by the permanent place of residence; a person who leaves Latvia is not treated as resident for the part of the year after leaving if closer ties to a foreign country exist (family, property or social insurance abroad).
Standard rules and foreign-source income
Standard rules
Personal income tax 2026
Worldwide income
Details
- On: Worldwide income of residents
- Limit: €105k/yr ≈ $118k
Residents are taxed on worldwide income: 25.5% on annual income below EUR105,300 (≈ $118,000) and 33% above, plus an additional 3% on annual income over EUR200,000 (≈ $223,000); non-taxable minimum EUR550 (≈ $610) a month in 2026. 1 2 3 4
Taxed on
Worldwide income of residents, including foreign-source income declared in annex D2 of the annual return; capital income and capital gains are taxed at 25.5%.
Who it applies to
- Latvian tax residents: persons with a declared place of residence in Latvia or who stay in Latvia 183 days or more in any 12-month period starting or ending in the tax year.
Limits
- EUR 105,300 a year (≈ $118,000) · 33% rate above this annual income.
- EUR 200,000 a year (≈ $223,000) · Additional 3% on income above this amount.
- EUR 550 a month (≈ $610) · Non-taxable minimum for 2026 (EUR 6,600 (≈ $7,370) per year).
Days in the country
- At least 183 days in any 12-month period starting or ending in the tax year · A person staying in Latvia 183 days or more is a tax resident; a declared place of residence in Latvia also makes the person resident.
Tax residence
Residency is also decided by the permanent place of residence; a person who leaves Latvia is not treated as resident for the part of the year after leaving if closer ties to a foreign country exist (family, property or social insurance abroad).
Visas
Independent of permit.
Other taxes
Mandatory state social insurance contributions total 34.09% (employer 23.59%, employee 10.5%) on salary up to EUR105,300 (≈ $118,000) a year.
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VAT, social security and other taxes
- Mandatory state social insurance contributions total 34.09% (employer 23.59%, employee 10.5%) on salary up to EUR105,300 (≈ $118,000) a year.
Questions people ask
When do you become a tax resident in Latvia?
At least 183 days in any 12-month period starting or ending in the tax year (A person staying in Latvia 183 days or more is a tax resident; a declared place of residence in Latvia also makes the person resident). Residency is also decided by the permanent place of residence; a person who leaves Latvia is not treated as resident for the part of the year after leaving if closer ties to a foreign country exist (family, property or social insurance abroad).
How are Digital nomad visa holders taxed in Latvia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Digital nomad visa. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on worldwide income: 25.5% on annual income below EUR105,300 (≈ $118,000) and 33% above, plus an additional 3% on annual income over EUR200,000 (≈ $223,000); non-taxable minimum EUR550 (≈ $610) a month in 2026.
≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.
Sources (4)
Official sources
- Personal income tax rates · State Revenue Service (VID) · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2025-12-30
- Personal income tax (non-taxable minimum) · State Revenue Service (VID) · checked 2026-10-11
- Changes in taxation and finances from 2026 · Ministry of Finance of Latvia · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-02-24
- Personal income tax: income earned abroad and determination of residence status · State Revenue Service (VID) · checked 2026-10-11