Why is a Latvian address mandatory?
Latvian company law (Komerclikums) requires every SIA registered in Latvia to have a registered address (juridiskā adrese) in Latvia. This address is published on the companies register (Uzņēmumu reģistrs) and is publicly visible online.
Without a valid Latvian address, it's impossible to complete your SIA's formation. It's one of the very first steps to take care of, before the registration file is even submitted.
Heads up
The registered address must remain valid at all times. If your virtual address contract expires and isn't renewed, your SIA risks administrative problems, missed mail (from the tax authority or the register), and potentially penalties. We manage renewal automatically.
What is a virtual office in Latvia?
A virtual office is a business address in a commercial building in Riga, shared by several companies, that fulfils all the legal functions of a registered office without requiring you to rent a dedicated physical space.
It's the solution used by the vast majority of non-resident entrepreneurs forming a SIA in Latvia. It's recognised by the Latvian companies register, the tax authorities, and every bank operating in Latvia. A virtual address in Riga is 100% legal and compliant with Latvian commercial law.
"A Latvian virtual address is the equivalent of a registered office elsewhere. It's not a mailbox of convenience: it's a real legal address in a Riga business building, recognised by every authority."
What is the registered address used for?
The registered address serves several essential official functions for your SIA:
- Official registered office, the reference address on the Latvian register (publicly accessible)
- Receiving official mail, letters from tax authorities, the register, the courts
- Tax address, for filing VAT and corporate tax returns
- Mandatory mention on all your invoices, contracts and business documents
- Bank KYC compliance, banks require a valid Latvian address to open an account
- Legal point of contact for any administrative or judicial procedure
What our Riga virtual office includes
Address in the heart of Riga
A business address in Riga's central business district, recognised by the Latvian register and every authority.
Mail receiving
All mail addressed to your SIA is received at our Riga address, sorted and processed within 24 business hours.
Scan & email forwarding
Every letter received is scanned and sent to you by email. You stay informed in real time, wherever you are.
Administrative representation
Our team can receive and sign on your behalf for communications with the register or Latvian authorities.
Automatic renewal
Your address contract is renewed automatically. You're notified ahead of the renewal date, with no service interruption.
English-speaking support
An English-speaking team available by email and WhatsApp to answer any question about managing your address.
How much does a virtual office in Riga cost?
Our registered address service is one of the smallest cost items in running a SIA. For comparison, a virtual address in countries like Luxembourg or Malta typically costs €500 to €1,000/year.
Address only
/ year, all-inclusive
- Registered address in Riga
- Mail receiving
- Scan & email forwarding
- Guaranteed legal compliance
Address + Representation
/ year, all-inclusive
- Everything above
- Representation with authorities
- Liaison with the UR register
- Signing on your behalf
Included in our packages
formation + address
- Full SIA formation
- 12-month address included
- VAT number
- Quote on request
Virtual office vs physical office: which to choose?
This question matters if you plan to build a more substantial presence in Latvia. Here are the key differences:
Virtual office (recommended to get started)
- Annual cost: €250 to €400/year, very accessible
- No physical constraints, everything is managed remotely
- Sufficient for legal compliance and bank account opening
- Ideal for services, consulting, e-commerce activities
Physical office (for stronger substance)
- Monthly cost: from €150 to €300/month for coworking in Riga
- Strengthens your SIA's economic substance
- Recommended if you have local employees or Latvian clients
- Useful if you want to open an account with a traditional Latvian bank
Our address in Riga
Our virtual office is located in Riga's central business district (Centra rajons), a short walk from the UNESCO-listed old town. This address is recognised by the Latvian register, the tax authority (VID) and every bank operating in Latvia. It appears on your SIA's articles of association and official documents.
Virtual office and economic substance
An important point to understand: the registered address (registered office) and the place of effective management are two separate things. The virtual office fulfils the legal requirement to have a registered office in Latvia.
However, if you want your SIA to be fully treated as tax resident in Latvia, and not in your home country, you need real economic substance: a local director, decisions made from Riga, documented activity in Latvia. The virtual office alone isn't enough for that.
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