Latvia VAT & Freelancer Tax Guide

Reviewed Jun 2026

Standard VAT
21%
Reduced rates
12% / 5%
Self-employed income tax (mid)
~23%

How to use this in VatVantage

Open Settings and select Latvia from the country preset. VatVantage will set VAT to 21% and the income tax estimate to ~23%. Adjust the sliders if your bracket differs.

Notes for freelancers

  • Currency:
  • Region: EU
  • EU VAT rules: charge customer-country VAT for cross-border B2C digital services (OSS scheme).
  • These rates are an estimate for planning only. Confirm with vid.gov.lv or a local accountant before filing.

Try the interactive Latvia demo

Open the dashboard pre-loaded with sample invoices and expenses using Latvia's VAT (21%) and income tax estimate (~23%). No account needed.

Open Latvia demo →