What you need to know for employing in Latvia

Omnipresent makes it fast and easy to employ remote talent in Latvia. We take care of payroll, compliance, taxes, and admin so you can focus on growing your business.

Latvia

€ EUR

COUNTRY BREAKDOWN
Captial City
Riga
Language
Latvian
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employment Costs
Population
1901548

Country Specific Facts

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Country Facts

Currency

Euro

EMPLOYER COSTS

ONBOARDING TIMELINE

Benefits & Leave

LANGUAGE(S)

Latvian

TERMINATION

PAYROLL FREQUENCY

Monthly

EOR Maximum Engagement

EOR MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT

18 Months

*Germany restricts contract length under the Employer of Record model to 18 months. After this period we can enable you to move employees to the VEO model. More information in the Employment Contracts section.

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How it works

How does Omnipresent Global Employment Solutions work in Latvia?

Latvia’s tech talent and strategic location are appealing, but its labor laws need careful handling. Omnipresent, as your Employer of Record (EOR), ensures compliance with SRS rules, no entity required.

Our EOR services manage payroll, benefits like 20 days of vacation, and taxes, letting you lead teams in Riga or beyond effortlessly. We offer a tech-driven solution for Latvia’s growing market.

  • Quick, compliant hiring.
  • Payroll in EUR, locally managed.
  • Local wage and benefit insights.
  • Easy scaling with full support.
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Employer Costs

Employer Costs in Latvia

Employer costs include State Social Insurance. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs, or contact us for further information.

Employee Income Taxes

Employee Income Taxes in Latvia

Employer costs include State Social Insurance. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs, or contact us for further information.

The rate of personal taxation varies depending on the income tax bracket the individual belongs to. This ranges between 20% - 31%.

Employee Social Contributions

Employee Social Contributions in Latvia

Employee contributions include State Social Insurance.

Working Hours

Working Hours in Latvia

Average 5-day working week amounts to 40 hours of work. The overtime must be agreed upon in writing. The employee is entitled to an additional minimum of 50 to 100% hourly wage.

Holidays

Holidays & Vacation in Latvia

Please note that the below information covers national holidays and should be used for informative purposes only and not as a guarantee for payroll purposes. While we strive to offer you accurate information, public holidays are subject to frequent changes and can be dependent on regional differences. Should you need more detailed information on public holidays, please consult the government pages of the state and/or the local municipality of your employee.

  • Wednesday, Jan 01, 2025 - New Year's Day (Jaunais Gads)
  • Friday, Apr 18, 2025 - Good Friday (Lielā Piektdiena)
  • Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 - Easter Sunday (Lieldienas)
  • Monday, Apr 21, 2025 - Easter Monday (Otrās Lieldienas)
  • Thursday, May 01, 2025 - Labour Day (Darba svētki)
  • Sunday, May 04, 2025 - Restoration of Independence day (Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena)
  • Monday, May 05, 2025 - Restoration of Independence day (substitute day) (Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena (aizstājējs diena))
  • Monday, Jun 23, 2025 - Midsummer Eve (Līgo Diena)
  • Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025 - Midsummer (Jāņi)
  • Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 - Republic Day (Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas diena)
  • Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 - Christmas Eve (Ziemassvētku vakars)
  • Thursday, Dec 25, 2025 - Christmas Day (Ziemassvētki)
  • Friday, Dec 26, 2025 - Boxing Day (Otrie Ziemassvētki)
  • Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 - New Year's Eve (Vecgada vakars)
Sick leave

Sick Leave Entitlement in Latvia

If sufficient social contributions were paid, the employee gets payments, paid by the employer or state, depending on the duration of the sickness.

Parental leave

Parental Leave in Latvia

Maternity and parental leave of 56 days each, irrespective of the number of days of prenatal leave utilised prior to childbirth.

Father 10 days of paid leave within 2 months after birth.

Annual Leave Entitlement

Annual Leave Entitlement in Latvia

Minimum of 4 weeks paid annual leave granted in parts. One part of the leave in the current year shall not be less than 2 uninterrupted calendar weeks.

Severance pay entitlement

Severance Pay Entitlement in Latvia

Depending on the cause of termination a severance payment can be due. The amount depends on the total time of service.

Termination

Termination in Latvia

Termination of the employment contract is subject to statutorily provided causes and different notice periods.

Termination without cause is not permitted.

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