What investment or business options are there to live in Lithuania?

Lithuania's business options are aimed at real activity rather than passive investment. The business / lawful-activity permit is for owners and managers of a genuinely operating Lithuanian company. It generally requires the company to have been active for at least around six months, equity of at least EUR 28,000 (with at least EUR 14,000 invested by you), and genuine staffing at the required wage level, so it targets substantive, staffed businesses.

The second route is Startup Visa Lithuania, run with Startup Lithuania for innovative, scalable ventures. An expert committee first endorses your business idea, and once your company is registered you apply to the Migration Department for a temporary residence permit, typically one year and renewable. The committee stage usually takes about 15 to 30 days, with the permit following in roughly one to two months.

Which route fits depends on whether you are bringing an established operating company or launching an innovative startup. Capital and activity conditions change, so confirm the current rules before committing. ACME can help you assess whether your business meets the equity and staffing tests, or whether the startup route is the better path, and prepare the relevant filing.