Dr Violeta Zeppa-Priedīte, head of Sorainen Latvia Corporate Crime practice and assistant lawyer Andīna Brīvule The recent development of various social networks and online platforms has not only created new opportunities for people to consume and publish different types of content, but unfortunately has also opened up new horizons for criminals to engage in illegal […]
According to the long-term development plans of Rimi parent company ICA Gruppen, as part of the equity transaction Rimi Baltic has sold the central logistical and office premises in Riga, Deglava Street 161, to East Capital Real Estate Fund IV, by concluding a long-term 15-year lease agreement with the new owners. The purchase price of […]
A large proportion of European Union (EU) countries apply a low rate of value-added tax (VAT) to food, Latvian Television reported its study results November 30. It turns out Latvia has among the highest VAT rates on food in the EU. Value-added tax in Latvia brings about 30% of the budget revenue, so it is […]
In October this year, the guidelines of the Consumer Rights Protection Centre on the indication of prices for goods and services were adopted in a new wording, replacing “Guidelines on the Pricing of Goods and Services, Including Fair Commercial Practices” of 2015. The purpose of the new wording of the guidelines is to clarify the […]
We advised a Ukrainian company Nova Post on opening their Estonian branch and obtaining a postal license – a rare and special occasion as there is currently only one other valid postal license issued by the Estonian Competition Authority. TOP 20 largest taxpayers in Ukraine Nova Post is a group of companies that provides a full […]
