Coming into force on 1 July 2024, the Latvia–Moldova social security agreement will help the two countries work together in this field by defining how pensions, government benefits and insurance claims can be awarded and paid to persons living in Latvia and Moldova. The agreement also governs the payment of national social insurance contributions on income arising in these countries and dispenses with the need to contribute in both. This article describes how the agreement was reached and explores its key terms that are relevant to every Latvian individual that has economic or social ties with Moldova, as well as to Latvian businesses employing or planning to employ workers from Moldova after June 2024.
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Ask questionThe peculiar procedure for calculating and paying solidarity tax (ST) often has taxpayers wondering about its link with other Latvian taxes: personal income tax (PIT) and mandatory national social insurance (NSI) contributions. Confusion about ST’s essence and mechanism may lead to a dispute with the tax authority and even litigation. This article explores one of the latest cases heard by the Latvian Supreme Court regarding an ST payer’s request for a refund of PIT wrongly paid by making ST payments in Latvia.
Have a great New Year! By tradition we put together information on the legislation and amendments affecting the calculation of personal income tax (PIT), national social insurance (NSI) contributions and solidarity tax (ST) on wages and salaries. This article explores the changes for 2024 so you can get ready for a successful financial year.
The current economic challenges, such as high inflation, scarce resources and pressures to increase profitability, continue pushing businesses towards a global dilemma: either motivate your workers to stay on with a pay rise and then say goodbye to your profit, or cancel your plans for higher pay and perks and then lose skilled workers. This dilemma might have you looking for some more efficient types of employer’s financial support with a low or no tax burden, such as non-taxable fringe benefits. This article offers an overview of exempt fringes and other useful tools employers can use to support their workers in the Baltic States.
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