Tax

Lithuania’s 2026 tax reform – what to expect?

Vykintas Valiulis
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Lithuania is planning a comprehensive tax reform for 2026 aimed at strengthening national defense funding and supporting economic development.

The defense fund's financing will be increased through new taxes and the redistribution of existing tax revenues. The changes will affect both corporate and individual taxation, including an increase in income tax rates and tax incentives for small businesses. A new security contribution will be introduced from insurance premiums, and the possibility of transferring intra-group losses will be restricted. The property tax will be assessed more frequently and will include new exceptions for residential property. Changes in VAT and excise rates will focus on the taxation of culture, housing services, and sweetened beverages. The reform is driven by the regional security situation and the fulfilment of NATO obligations.

Grant Thornton Lithuania tax specialist Vykintas Valiulis has prepared a detailed overview on the topic, which can be read here.