Government services and information for entrepreneurs

The Ministry of Economics has approved the price list of public paid services of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), setting fees for certain business and export support services.

Attracting new customers, developing export markets and strengthening a company's competitiveness requires knowledge, contacts and the ability to seize the right opportunities. To help Latvian companies achieve these goals, the LIAA business events calendar brings together the most current events and business development opportunities in one place.

For Latvian entrepreneurs, the local market often becomes too narrow for more ambitious business growth. The European Union (EU) single market opens up enormous opportunities – access to more than 450 million consumers without customs tariffs and with relatively uniform rules of the game. However, this does not mean identical rules in absolutely all areas of business. Starting a business or expanding an existing company abroad requires careful preparation. To become a global leader from a local player, a clear business model and an understanding of legal, tax and cultural aspects are required. Entrepreneurs must be able to balance courage with pragmatism, using both national and European level support instruments.