All companies need cash either as debt or equity for its operations. The presentation therefore will focus on which of those two types of investments is more efficient from tax perspective in each of the Baltic States. The comparison will be in the light of the general tax framework in these countries. Practical examples and comparisons of different forms of business entities from tax perspective will be highlighted.

Organization: Attorneys at law SORAINEN

Sorainen specialises in advising large and medium-sized international and local businesses conducting, or planning to conduct, business in the Baltic States and Belarus. With fully-integrated offices in Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Minsk, we are especially proud of the regional nature of our firm, which enables us to assist international companies fast and seamlessly.

Lecturer: Jānis Taukačs

Jānis Taukačs, a partner with SORAINEN Latvia, heads the firm’s regional Tax team. Previously, Jānis gained seven years’ experience with KPMG. Overall, he offers over 10 years’ experience in the tax and customs. As a high profile specialist, he is frequently interviewed by the Latvian and international media and invited to give lectures both at local and international conferences, seminars, and Stradiņa University on tax and customs. Jānis is a Legal500 recommended practitioner in tax practice area in Latvia.