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Members of Investors’ Forum, an association representing business leaders in Lithuania, discussed the challenges facing the Lithuanian economy and investment climate at their annual meeting with the Prime Minister and government ministers. Business representatives emphasised that achieving Scandinavian standards of living requires higher productivity and presented nine priority areas for action.
A new production line or energy project often starts with a shareholder loan. In Lithuania, however, interest on financing provided even on market terms may not be deductible for corporate income tax purposes. Investors’ Forum is calling for the repeal of a rule in force since 2003 that makes investment more expensive and increases uncertainty for businesses.
All national business associations and several sectoral business associations are urging the Government to strengthen Lithuania’s air connectivity with key EU and NATO capitals. The appeal “Lithuania Is Not an Island”, initiated by Investors’ Forum, emphasises that good connectivity boosts investment, exports and security.
It could become easier for companies to modernise, individuals to invest in startups, and growing businesses to secure funding for their next stage of expansion. Three bills under consideration in the Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas) could open up these opportunities. Investors’ Forum, an association bringing together the largest and most active investors in Lithuania’s economy, supports their direction and proposes improvements to strengthen Lithuania’s competitiveness and help create well-paid jobs.
