Lithuania
Make employment in Lithuania easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Lithuania, all in one easy-to-use platform.
- Capital City
Vilnius
- Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
- Languages
Lithuanian
- Population size
2,793,694
Facts & Stats
- Capital City
Vilnius
- Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
- Languages
Lithuanian
- Population size
2,793,694
- Ease of doing business
Very easy
- Cost of living index
47.66 (2021)
- Payroll frequency
Monthly
- VAT - standard rate
21%
- GDP - real growth rate
4.3 (2019)
The Republic of Lithuania (Lithuanian: Lietuvos Respublika) is a unitary semi-presidential republic in northeastern Europe bounded by Latvia, Belarus, Poland, and Russia.
Lithuania is filled with natural beauty including over 6,000 lakes. A third of its landmass is covered in lush woodland, home to 19% of the species identified across Europe. Beyond its incredible biodiversity, Lithuania has a passionate adoration for basketball a rich reserve of amber, and some of the fastest, cheapest, and most reliable internet on Earth.
For businesses looking for an Eastern European base, Lithuania holds much potential with an advancing economy, high human development rankings, and a burgeoning tech sector. Lithuania has a low cost of living compared to its Western neighbors, so setting up and running a team here is a relatively affordable option.
Grow your team in Lithuania with Remote
Want to hire employees in Lithuania? Companies hiring in Lithuania are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Lithuania and keep you compliant at all times. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Lithuania team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Lithuania. now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
Risks of misclassification
Lithuania, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Lithuania may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.
Employing in Lithuania
Employment regulations in Lithuania are spelled out in the Labor Code of 2017 which defines provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights for Lithuania’s workforce of 1.3 million. Employees in Lithuania enjoy protections against discrimination based on age, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, and race.
Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Lithuania.
Onboarding Time
We can help you get a new employee started in Lithuania fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 4 working days.
Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.
For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.
Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Lithuania is EUR 6.35 per hour, EUR 1,038 per month, or EUR 12,456 per year, based on a standard 40-hour workweek. This rate is effective starting January 1, 2025.
16 Public holidays
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Competitive benefits package in Lithuania
At Remote, we’re passionate about helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in developing globally competitive benefits programs. This means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive, and your company has the localized expertise needed to attract and keep the best global talent.
Our benefits packages in Lithuania are tailored to fulfill the local needs of employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Pension or 401(K)
Life and Disability Insurance
Transparent Pricing in Lithuania
Employer of Record
$599
per employee/month
Top features
Hire without opening a local entity
Guided onboarding
Local payroll paid on time, every time
Built-in security and compliance
Flexible, localized benefits
Offer equity incentives with tax assistance
Dedicated experts for local support
Contractor Management
$29
per contractor/month
Top features
Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with international contractors
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility
Payroll
$29
per employee/month
Top features
Powerful, transparent international payroll
Simple self-service platform
Personalized support from dedicated specialists
Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution
HRIS
$18
per employee/month
Top features
Guided onboarding and offboarding
Employee profile and document management
Contract templates and e-signing
Time off and time tracking
Expense management
Employee and manager self-serve experience
Mobile app