The tax team at Sorainen is regularly engaged in a range of matters that cover the market. The group has navigated clients through complex VAT exemptions and is well known for advising clients on direct and indirect taxes, compliant structuring, advance pricing agreements and family estate planning. Aligned with an increase in tax authority activity, the team has been engaged by clients seeking representation in tax-related disputes and investigations. The team is led by Saulė Dagilytė, the Lithuanian office managing partner, and Indrė Ščeponienė, a well-known tax advisor and an experienced negotiator in the market.
Tax in Lithuania
Sorainen
Praxisleiter:
Saulė Dagilytė; Indrė Ščeponienė
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gerda Skirbutiene
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‘The SORAINEN team is very experienced and practical and they can always support our business promptly.’
‘Indrė Ščeponienė is an inspiring leader who gives us insights and formulates strategies.’
‘Attention to detail, incredibly knowledgeable not only about specific situations but also able to share broader information related to the case, building trust with the client, considering and providing multiple options and clearly describing each of them.’
Kernmandanten
Nordcurrent Group
Heston Airlines
Topo grupė
Baggerwerken Decloedt En Zoon NV
ERGO Insurance SE Lietuvos filialas
Wargaming Vilnius
Montonio Finance OU
Roland DG Corporation
MANTINGA GROUP UAB
Citadele banka AS / Latvia
GetJet Airlines UAB
Fluence Energy
European Energy A/S
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- Resolved a significant tax ambiguity for Heston Airlines UAB by demonstrating to the tax authorities that their aircraft transactions should be classified as operating rentals, obtaining a positive binding ruling that simplified and improved the company’s corporate income tax calculations.
- Assisted Wargaming Vilnius UAB in preparing a binding ruling application, securing a favourable individual ruling for the transfer of tax losses between group companies, and initiating procedures to amend statutory commentary to align with tax authority interpretations.
- Assisted Nordcurrent during a tax audit concerning the investment project exemption for intangible property and the taxation of inbound dividends, successfully defending the investment exemption’s applicability and providing extensive support through the appeal process against the anti-avoidance rules applied to the inbound dividends.
WALLESS
WALLESS' tax practice group offers a full scope of tax-related services. The firm is regularly engaged in a range of matters from transactional tax structuring, due diligence and representation during tax investigations and audits, to representation in disputes and litigation, assistance related to transfer pricing, and consultations in customs fields. The team is led by Aiste Medeliene, who represents clients on complex tax and customs law issues, alongside representations in intricate tax litigation cases. Key support in this area is provided by Mindaugas Lukas, with expertise in handling both domestic and international tax matters for corporate and private clients.
Praxisleiter:
Aistė Medelienė
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mindaugas Lukas
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‘Support not only in Lithuania but also in other Baltic countries.’
‘Aiste Medeliene’s expertise allowed us to optimise cost in our reorganisation process.’
‘The team’s ability to offer personalised tax strategies to clients, tailored to individual or business needs; deep knowledge of tax laws; client billing transparency.’
Kernmandanten
Brockwell Capital Limited
Orivas UAB
Swedbank AB
Distinguished Horizons Industrial Co.
Veolia Group companies
Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics, UAB
Hotrema, UAB
Lords Asset Management, UAB
Willgrow Group companies
Modus Group companies
Eglės Sanatorija, UAB
KG Constructions Group, UAB
Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide, UAB
ORLEN Lietuva, AB
Green Genius International B.V.
Pineca Group
Revolut Bank, UAB
Litvalda, UAB
TELIA Lietuva, AB
Straumann Lithuania, UAB
Lirema, UAB
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- Assisted Brockwell Capital Limited in the issuance of a Baltic tax risk insurance policy.
- Represented UAB Hotrema in a practice-shaping tax dispute regarding social security contributions related to daily allowances paid to employees seconded to foreign jurisdictions, which taxed employment-related income.
- Advised one of a Lithuanian group of companies on the assessment of impact and preparation for the implementation of the Pillar II directive.
Cobalt
The tax practice at Cobalt is regularly engaged to work in high-profile and complex projects within the market. The firm has strengths in various areas including, assisting clients in tax audits, and relevant litigation with the tax authorities, structuring real estate investment funds and subsequent representations of those funds in tax audits, as well as developing a unique competence in cross-border tax advisory and structuring work involving the United States. The team is led by Rokas Daugėla, who brings ‘an in-depth understanding of complex tax topics’ to the team.
Praxisleiter:
Rokas Daugėla
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‘They have several qualified lawyers who have their areas of expertise and know those areas very well. Our private banking clients appreciate that they can receive expert consultations on the most complex matters and in many cases very specific situations. The team also has a very positive and attentive attitude and is always very quick to react.’
‘Rokas Daugėla is a very experienced lawyer with an in-depth understanding of complex international and local tax topics, yet he has a gift of communicating the most difficult and technical aspects in a very straightforward and easy-to-understand manner. He also has loads of experience that he relies on when advising or simply speaking to our clients and I know that the clients appreciate that.’
Kernmandanten
Civinity
Orbio World
I Asset Management
Contrarian Ventures
PVcase
Heavy Finance
HOMA group
Akola Group
Hollister Lietuva
G4S Lietuva
Practica Capital
Demus Asset Management
Komfovent
Citus
Corum
Bolt
ProtonMail
Prosperus Asset Management
SCT Lubricants
Finėjas Group
Bison Office
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- Representing Victory Development II, a real estate fund managed by Demus, a Lithuanian real estate fund manager, in a tax audit conducted by the Lithuanian tax authorities, focusing on the eligibility of the fund to apply the corporate tax exemption.
- Advised the client Heavy Finance, having an international team of soil scientists, agronomists and agricultural finance experts, on corporate income tax and VAT aspects related to the carbon farming program implemented by the client and their customers.
- Advising Vinted, a online marketplace for buying, selling and exchanging new or second-hand items headquartered in Lithuania, on various Lithuanian tax aspects about DAC7 compliance.
Ellex
The tax practice at Ellex serves an impressive list of domestic and international clientele, providing a plethora of tax and legal advisory services. The team is well-known for representing clients in tax disputes, including on customs matters and environmental taxes, as well as assisting in transfer pricing matters. Furthermore, the team has a developed cross-border practice, boasting extensive international experience. The team is led by Gintaras Balcius, with a diverse professional tax background and a particular focus on tax planning, indirect taxation and transfer pricing matters.
Praxisleiter:
Gintaras Balčius
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‘We’ve been working with Ellex for years and we also worked on regulatory issues for our solar power plant and battery projects, including grid capacity matters. Recently, we started working with their tax team, and we are very impressed. Their expertise in Lithuanian tax law is outstanding, covering everything from corporate tax planning to complex compliance issues. They help us navigate ever-changing tax regulations and ensure we stay fully compliant.’
‘Their teamwork, professionalism and understanding of our needs make them exceptional partners for us.’
‘We’ve been working with Ellex for a couple of years, and last year had the opportunity to work with their Tax team. They provided us with excellent tax advice, guiding us through complicated tax regulations in Lithuania. Their deep understanding of corporate tax planning, VAT and international tax law helped us stay compliant and optimise our tax strategy.’
Kernmandanten
Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics
Apple
Coca Cola HBC Lietuva, etc.
Lietuvos Paštas
KN Energies
Deka Immobilien Investment
ENAD GLOBAL 7
FCR Media Holding
Kwalee
PFIZER
HCL Technologies
Smurfit Kappa Baltic
INVL Asset Management
Seduva Jewish Memorial Fund
KS Holding
GYM Plius
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- Advised Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics, addressing complex interdisciplinary issues that encompass both taxation and intellectual property, with notable cross-border considerations.
- Consulted Apple concerning intricate cross-border taxation issues, in anticipation of the prospective introduction of a novel product to the Lithuanian market.
- Assisted Seduva Jewish Memorial Fund, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting Jewish culture in Lithuania, on VAT-related issues that emerged during the construction stage.
Motieka & Audzevicius
Motieka & Audzevicius‘ tax team has a strong reputation for delivering successful outcomes for taxpayers through settlement agreements in complex disputes. The firm is valued for consulting clients on tax matters related to M&A transactions, as well as handling transfer pricing issues, reorganisations and tax structuring. Highlighting the depth of knowledge at the firm is the variety of industry sector expertise possessed by team members, ranging from international trade in commodities to private equity transactions. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Edvinas Lenkauskas and Mantas Juozaitis.
Praxisleiter:
Edvinas Lenkauskas; Mantas Juozaitis
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‘Highly efficient and client-orientated team.’
‘Mantas Juozaitis is a very competent tax lawyer with deep local knowledge.’
‘They knew our industry very well. Also, as far as I know, they have an internal database of explanations of tax authorities which allows them to quickly provide answers regarding complex tax issues.’
Kernmandanten
Vilniaus Prekyba
Lifosa
Akola Group
Anderson Optimisation
Skycop
Snowball Projects
Turing College, Inc.
Eneba Holdings Limited
Orbio World
Retiva
Venipak
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- Advised Vilniaus Prekyba on tax matters related to a series of planned restructuring transactions.
- Assisted Lifosa in drafting transfer pricing documentation between Lifosa and EuroChem Group companies according to the OECD TP Guidelines.
- Represented Skycop on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in the Estonian company Lennuabi.
LEADELL Balciunas ir Grajauskas
LEADELL Balciunas ir Grajauskas‘ tax practice group participates in complex matters related to the taxation of natural persons and legal entities. The firm has obtained a deep knowledge of the growing industry of cryptocurrency and the taxation related to it. Furthermore, the team, led by Marius Grajauskas and Gintaras Balčiūnas, offers a specific service regarding the preparation of transfer pricing documentation utilising specialist databases.
Praxisleiter:
Marius Grajauskas; Gintaras Balčiūnas
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‘Marius Grajauskas is a very experienced tax expert. A unique characteristic is that he led several tax disputes related to blockchain and the crypto industry, where it is very hard to explain to tax authorities and courts the economic logic of this innovative industry. Kęstutis Rudzika is very experienced in the transfer pricing industry and adds this competence to the skilled team.’
Kernmandanten
AB ‘Achema’
The Association of the Lithuanian Tax Advisors
UAB ‘LIT INVEST’
Peter Cremer Holding GmbH & Co. KG
UAB ‘Grand Spa Lietuva’
Flick Gocke Schaumburg
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Deloitte Legal, Professional Partnership of Advocates
Deloitte Legal, Professional Partnership of Advocates‘ tax service line brings together a team of lawyers with diverse backgrounds, allowing them to provide advice to a range of clients from sectors such as energy, retail and transport. The team is led by co-heads Evaldas Lukauskas and Tomas Davidonis.
Praxisleiter:
Evaldas Lukauskas; Tomas Davidonis
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‘Our case was somewhat complicated from a procedural point of view. Evaldas Lukauskas helped us deal with the procedural hurdles.’
Kernmandanten
Kingspan
Lydians Tech
Sarens Group
BASF UAB
Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy Poland sp. z o.o.
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- Assisted Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy Poland sp. z o.o. in obtaining a significant VAT refund amount, following an extensive and intricate dispute process with the Tax Authority and the Tax Dispute Commission.
ECOVIS ProventusLaw
ECOVIS ProventusLaw's tax team assists clients navigate complex tax and regulatory environments, with services covering tax planning, transfer pricing, tax litigation and VAT registration. The group boasts extensive knowledge of contract law, bankruptcy and data protection areas that may impact the tax activities of a business. The team is led by Loreta Andziulytė and Kęstutis Kvainauskas.
Praxisleiter:
Loreta Andziulytė; Kęstutis Kvainauskas
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‘The ECOVIS team is diverse, which helps them give advice that is fair and balanced. They have qualified teams and ensure proper and timely communication.’
‘I would mention Kęstutis Kvainauskas and Loreta Andziulytė, they both are outstanding lawyers with deep expertise and sharp analytical skills to help him navigate even the most difficult cases. ’
Kernmandanten
UAB ‘Toys Investment’
Imperator Limited UAB
hi Technologies Limited UAB
Inti Solutions UAB
Mindaugas Lapinskas
UAB Origama
ICON LT
FU Energy LT
Manax Holding AG
Albars
UAB ‘Transekspedicija’
ALCOHOLES Y VINOS, S.A.
Limited Partnership ‘Witmind’
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- Assisted Witmind in developing and implementing an advanced taxation system, enabling employees to receive income based on an employment contract as well as income from distributed profits as partners based on a partnership agreement.
- Provided the client, ALCOHOLES Y VINOS, S.A., with information about the tax requirements for companies engaged in the trade of alcoholic beverages in Lithuania.
- Provided AB ‘Transekspedicija’, a logistics companies in Lithuania and founder of the TRANSINVEST football club, with a detailed legal opinion on how taxation is applied in sports and how professional athletes’ salaries should be taxed.
Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)
Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)‘s tax team is active in multiple areas of taxation, from the structuring of complex transactions to the design of financial products and advising on business operations. The team is led by Rimtis Puišys, who is regularly engaged to handle tax-related issues such as excise tax regulation, custom duties and VAT matters.
Praxisleiter:
Rimtis Puišys
Kernmandanten
Citadele
CSC Telecom
Transunion
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- Advised Citadele on tax implications of their prospective bond issuance in Lithuania, and prepared the tax section of the bond issuance prospectus.
- Advised CSC Telecom on various issues relating to the taxation of stock options, tag-along/drag-along, and other rights in Lithuania, and assisted with the structuring of commercial arrangements relating to taxation in Lithuania.
- Advised TransUnion on significant taxation matters in relation to employment in Lithuania.
NOOR
NOOR‘s tax team is a diverse practice, handling tax disputes with the tax inspectorate as well as advising clients on the application of the VAT rate rule, transfer pricing rules and the tax systems of differing jurisdictions. Team lead Dainius Daugirda is an experienced consultant, having represented both domestic and international clients in tax-related matters.
Praxisleiter:
Dainius Daugirda
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‘This practice is unique for its high-quality service, which aligns with the value clients receive. The team is accessible, fostering open, professional, yet with warm communication, ensuring clients feel informed and supported. Known for quick, effective problem-solving and creative, out-of-the-box thinking, the team delivers innovative solutions that consistently exceed expectations.’
‘The individuals in this practice stand out for their deep expertise, creative problem-solving, and dedication to client service.’
‘Partner Dainius Daugirda is known for his strategic insights, fresh, proactive approach, and professionalism. His responsiveness and collaborative nature set him apart from competitors, consistently delivering tailored, high-quality solutions.’
Kernmandanten
CV Group, UAB
Go Blank
Engines of Fury
Bona Fortuna, UAB
Lazy Bear Games Europe, UAB
WeSky, UAB
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Triniti Jurex Law Firm
Triniti Jurex Law Firm's tax law team, led by Lukas Pultaražinskas, demonstrates comprehensive expertise in various tax-related areas, such as real estate and employment. The team is particularly noted for its ability to handle tax disputes, ensuring clients are well-represented before tax authorities.
Praxisleiter:
Lukas Pultaražinskas
Kernmandanten
Crayon Latvia, SIA
Mobili lentpjūvė
Mano planas, UAB
UAB Smagus
Auksinis buldogas, UAB
Augenas, UAB
Nanoenergija, UAB
Doordash key employees
Adell reklama, UABSmagus
Wargaming Vilnius, UAB
Magnolija
Xplicity, UAB
Cogastro, UAB
Junicorns
Trias AVI
Think Equal
Neil John Malone
Kultūros vartai, VšĮ