What a move here needs to solve
Latvia offers a Baltic base centred on Riga’s services and international airport, with Jūrmala providing a coastal alternative within the wider commuting region. The company tax system can defer tax on retained business profit, but personal tax, payroll, deemed distributions and the owner’s foreign obligations still need separate attention.
Immigration changed materially on 15 September 2026. New property-purchase and subordinated-bank-liability residence routes were removed. A property listing or an old investment brochure is therefore not evidence that a new applicant can obtain residence. Existing permit holders need their own transition review.
Choose a route before choosing a property
Start with nationality, the work to be performed and the people moving with you. An EU free-movement household and a third-country founder have different admission tasks. A purchase or incorporation should follow the eligibility analysis, not substitute for it.
| Issue | What matters |
|---|---|
| EU/EEA/Swiss household | Free-movement conditions and registration; not an investment programme. |
| Work or qualifying business | Employer or founder conditions under the new law. |
| New property buyer | No new residence route simply from the purchase under the September 2026 law. |
| Enacted state investment fund — not operational | The law describes it, but OCMA said it was not established; do not treat it as an operational offer. |
Compare cities around an ordinary week
Airport journeys, school location and winter housing can be more important than a small difference in advertised rent. These city guides examine the daily routine and the trade-offs behind each location.
| Issue | What matters |
|---|---|
| Riga | Main employment and service centre with RIX international connectivity. |
| Jūrmala | Coastal neighbourhoods; commuting, seasonal leases and winter life require closer comparison. |
Build the tax and operating plan together
Create an inventory of companies, investments, property and sources of income before changing residence. The tax result in the country you leave remains part of the project. Retain purchase records, foreign tax returns and a dated account of where key business decisions are made.
We can assess how the proposed move fits the wider international structure and define the implementation work that is actually available. Research coverage of an immigration route does not mean that it is a service we currently sell.
Sources & research notes4 references
Sources supporting this guide. Research draft awaiting editorial review.