This page contains the proposals submitted by Investors’ Forum in 2026 to the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, the Government, ministries and other public institutions.
Investors’ Forum proposals cover the improvement of the business environment, the strengthening of Lithuania’s investment climate, proportionate regulation, better-quality law-making, and the impact of public institutions’ decisions on Lithuania’s competitiveness.
September 21, 2026
Proposal on Thin Capitalisation Rules
We proposed abolishing the currently applicable 4:1 thin capitalisation rule, as its purpose is already addressed by the EBITDA interest limitation rule, transfer pricing rules and other anti-tax avoidance measures. This change would reduce regulatory overlap, administrative burden and legal uncertainty. Where necessary, we proposed introducing additional safeguards for higher-risk financing cases through a narrowly targeted, risk-based provision in the Law on Corporate Income Tax.
September 8, 2026
0.5 Minimum Monthly Wage Subsistence Requirement for Foreigners Who Obtained Qualifications in Lithuania. Annex
We proposed applying a subsistence funds requirement of 0.5 of the minimum monthly wage, instead of the current 1 minimum monthly wage, to foreigners who have completed studies, formal vocational training or research activities in Lithuania and remain in the country to look for work or start self-employment. This would reduce the financial barrier during the transitional period after graduation and create more favourable conditions for talent who have already obtained qualifications in Lithuania to remain in the country’s labour market.
May 12, 2026
Proposal to initiate a National Cardiovascular Health Agenda
We proposed initiating the development of a National Cardiovascular Health Agenda through 2036, with the aim of making cardiovascular disease prevention and management a long-term national priority by involving the health, education, social protection, science, and business sectors in a shared strategic action plan.
May 11, 2026
Request to reduce the administrative burden by reviewing the List of Target Territories
We proposed reducing the administrative burden, bureaucratic obstacles, and excessive regulatory restrictions imposed on businesses and investors, drawing on the criteria used in the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes or by establishing a clear, regular, and transparent mechanism for reviewing and updating the national Target Territories List to ensure alignment with current international standards.
May 5, 2026
Request to postpone the effective date
We proposed postponing the entry into force of amendments to the Labour Code implementing pay transparency requirements; ensuring that secondary legislation is adopted well before the primary regulation takes effect; and further assessing which provisions could still be refined in the legislative process to facilitate smoother implementation of the new requirements.
April 27, 2026
The double taxation issue between Lithuania and the Philippines
We proposed addressing the issue of double taxation between Lithuania and the Philippines by initiating negotiations on a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, which would improve the competitiveness of Lithuanian companies, reduce tax burdens, and encourage bilateral trade and investment.
April 22, 2026
Proposal on accelerating the development of strategically important and defence industry projects
We proposed accelerating the adoption of secondary legislation related to the amendments to the Investment Law, Land Law, and associated laws adopted by the Seimas on June 30, 2025, ensuring that these amendments are not only formally enacted but also effectively implemented in practice.
April 15, 2026
Investors’ Forum proposals on governance
We proposed strengthening the governance of state-owned enterprises and the public sector by increasing the independence and professionalism of boards, ensuring more transparent executive selection processes, and establishing clearer accountability for performance outcomes.
April 13, 2026
Investors’ Forum proposals for those seeking to strengthen the Lithuanian language
We proposed amending the Lithuanian language promotion initiative by introducing specific objectives, measurable indicators (KPIs), clear responsibilities and mandates for all stakeholders, and dedicated funding, with the aim of creating incentives and opportunities to learn the Lithuanian language.
April 13, 2026
We proposed amendments to the Law on Electricity of the Republic of Lithuania to ensure clearer and more stable regulation, reduce the administrative burden on investors, and maintain the competitiveness and attractiveness of Lithuania’s energy sector.
April 7, 2026
2026-04-07 IF, LPK, LVK on SFDR
In shaping Lithuania’s national position, we proposed opposing the sector-specific exemptions suggested in the review of the European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector. We argued that such exemptions contradict the logic of the sustainability transition, reduce the competitiveness of the European Union, and may negatively affect financing opportunities for strategically important sectors.
April 7, 2026
We proposed revising the draft amendments to the order regulating the impact of wind farms on birds and bats due to concerns that stricter criteria could negatively affect investment and the energy market.
April 3, 2026
Comments on the CVD plan_20260403
We proposed further improving the National Cardiovascular Disease Management Plan for 2026–2036 by establishing a long-term vision focused on the health of an entire generation; elevating the plan to a national, cross-sectoral level and granting it the status of a national agenda with clearly assigned responsibilities; and creating an interinstitutional working group involving public health experts and specialists from other sectors to strengthen population-level prevention measures.
March 30, 2026
Support for strengthening the investment environment
We expressed support for the Ministry of Economy and Innovation’s efforts to strengthen the investment environment and create more favorable conditions for large-scale and strategically important investment projects in Lithuania. We also proposed expanding the definition of large-scale projects eligible for special investment and business conditions by including the following sectors: medical service projects, sanatorium treatment and rehabilitation projects, recreation/leisure/wellness/accommodation projects.
March 26, 2026
We proposed reviewing the benchmarks of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to ensure that amendments to the Electricity and Renewable Energy Laws do not increase the administrative and financial burden on investors and that Lithuania’s energy sector remains competitive and attractive for investment.
March 24, 2026
We proposed ensuring that a National Cardiovascular Health Plan is prepared by 2027, beginning with a common agreement among decision-makers on a strategic objective and clear indicators that would allow progress in improving the situation in Lithuania to be measured, in response to the European Commission’s Safe Hearts Initiative.
March 24, 2026
Investors’ Forum support for the Government’s proposed change to energy regulation
We proposed improving the regulatory framework for prosumers and renewable energy-related settlement schemes in order to encourage the continued development of the energy sector.
March 13, 2026
Proposals to the Customs Department of the Republic of Lithuania
We proposed strengthening direct dialogue with businesses, increasing the accessibility of customs guidance and clarifications, applying the inward processing procedure more clearly, ensuring greater consistency in permit issuance practices, and expanding the use of a risk-based control model in order to reduce administrative burdens and ensure faster processes.
March 3, 2026
Proposal to allow driving electric vehicles up to 4.25 t with a category B driver’s license
We proposed transposing the relevant EU Directive provisions into national law and allowing holders of Category B driving licences to operate electric vehicles weighing up to 4.25 tonnes. This would remove a regulatory barrier to the electrification of the transport sector, reduce business costs, and create more favorable conditions for investment in zero-emission vehicle fleets in Lithuania.
February 26, 2026
IF Proposals on Environmental Protection Legislation
We proposed refining environmental protection and related legislative proposals in order to ensure greater legal certainty, proportionality, and investment stability. Specifically, we recommended providing clearer definitions for the calculation of economic benefits and penalties, limiting opportunities to delay permit issuance procedures, establishing clear deadlines for challenging decisions, and avoiding excessive or ambiguous provisions that could unjustifiably restrict legitimate economic activity.
February 24, 2026
Proposals Regarding the R&D Incentive to the State Tax Inspectorate
We proposed clarifying the application of the Corporate Income Tax Law commentary by ensuring that new interpretations of the R&D tax incentive would not be applied retroactively. We also recommended establishing clear circumstances under which the incentive could apply to the entire profit generated from assets created or substantially improved through R&D activities when it is practically impossible to separately calculate the impact of those results.
February 13, 2026
We proposed not limiting the number of terms that executives of state-owned enterprises may serve and not requiring mandatory competitions for subsidiary company executives where the company operates in a competitive market, in order to ensure operational stability, flexibility, and professional management without excessive regulation.
6 February 2026
Letter regarding citizenship restoration procedures
We proposed ensuring that the citizenship restoration process follows both the letter of the law and historical legal principles, eliminating excessive restrictions and interpretations, and simplifying and shortening citizenship restoration procedures for persons of Lithuanian descent and their descendants.
January 14, 2026
Appeal regarding the list of targeted territories
We proposed modernizing the List of Target Territories established in 2001 by removing the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, and Jersey, as they now meet international transparency standards. Continuing to classify them as “tax havens” undermines Lithuania’s investment competitiveness.
January 5, 2026
Proposals for the Reduction of Bureaucracy
We sought to reduce excessive bureaucracy in tax and customs administration and ensure clearer and more stable regulation for businesses. We proposed transitioning to risk-based customs controls, simplifying and more clearly defining the taxation of benefits in kind, and ensuring legal certainty in the application of R&D tax incentives so that businesses would not face interpretation risks or additional administrative burdens.
