A financial expert from Grant Thornton Baltic analyses the financial situation of airBaltic, the potential for state support and the airline’s role in the Latvian economy, including its impact on tourism exports and the development of Riga Airport.
From 2026, Latvian company owners may choose between two dividend distribution models: either continue applying the existing 20% corporate income tax (CIT) regime or opt for a more attractive split-tax regime on distributed profits — particularly favourable for foreign investors — consisting of 15% CIT and 6% personal income tax (PIT).
As a long-standing independent partner of the Latvian Music Recording Awards “Zelta Mikrofons”, Grant Thornton provides professional and confidential vote verification while reinforcing transparency, trust, and its commitment to corporate social responsibility in Latvia.
Grant Thornton Baltic carried out financial due diligence of defence-sector company Lightspace Technologies prior to its acquisition, analysing the company’s financial performance, growth prospects and transaction-related risks.
Grant Thornton Baltic provided business and asset valuation services as part of the Latvijas Dzelzceļš Group’s restructuring process, assessing the assets and liabilities of the merging entities to support a share capital increase and the implementation of the reorganisation.
Grant Thornton Baltic is a trusted partner to Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas in the Rail Baltica project in Latvia, providing real estate valuations, verification of compensation claims, expert assessments, and professional advisory services.
Valuation of the Court Administration’s real estate properties across various locations in Latvia.
Grant Thornton Baltic provided SIA “Latvijas Zaļais punkts” with a precise and regulation-compliant purchase price allocation (PPA) following the company’s acquisition in 2025.
AS Dobeles dzirnavnieks is the largest food production company in Latvia, with a financial turnover of EUR 238.277 million in 2024.
Catchbox is a technology company that develops and manufactures unique wireless microphones designed to enhance audience engagement.
Grant Thornton Baltic provided the US-based company Reich Installation with an assessment of its CRM system’s compliance with Latvian accounting and tax requirements.
Grant Thornton supported global technology company Epson in establishing its presence in Latvia by implementing a robust payroll framework and delivering payroll services fully aligned with local employment and tax regulations.
The collaboration between AS VIADA Baltija and Grant Thornton began in 2016, establishing a long-standing partnership.
When a global IT company expanded into Latvia, one of its key challenges was to attract and onboard highly qualified specialists from outside the European Union in a timely manner, while ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
