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Law, made human.
Built for those who
build across borders.

We help people and companies build their future in Latvia and the EU — with legal clarity, no guesswork, and someone who actually picks up the phone.

Immigration & Permits Business Setup Criminal Defense Asset Protection Tax & Compliance Real Estate Investment Residency Intellectual Property Arbitration Estate Planning Immigration & Permits Business Setup Criminal Defense Asset Protection Tax & Compliance Real Estate Investment Residency Intellectual Property Arbitration Estate Planning
500+
Cases Handled
40+
Countries Served
98%
Approval Rate
12+
Years in Practice
PRACTICE

Sixteen specialisms.
One trusted address.

From the first work permit to the most complex criminal defense — we cover the full spectrum of Latvian and EU legal practice. Choose a category to explore.

01
Immigration & Employment Permits

Relocating to Latvia shouldn't mean months of uncertainty. We manage the full permit process for companies bringing talent — and for professionals moving themselves — so nothing falls through the cracks.

Work PermitsResidence PermitsEU Blue CardFamily Reunification
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02
Residency Through Investment

Latvia offers one of the most accessible investment-based residency routes in the EU. We advise on qualifying structures and manage the application from start to finish — so your path to EU residency is clear and secure.

Golden VisaProperty SelectionPR ApplicationInvestment Advisory
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03
International Student Support

Getting accepted was the hard part. We take care of everything that comes next — residence registration, bank account, and work authorisation — so you arrive ready, not overwhelmed.

Student VisaResidence RegistrationBank AccountWork Authorisation
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04
Citizenship & Naturalisation

Pursuing Latvian — and ultimately EU — citizenship requires patience and precision. We map out eligibility, prepare every document, and guide you through language and history requirements step by step.

NaturalisationLong-Term ResidenceDual CitizenshipEU Passport
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05
Business Setup & Operational Structuring

Latvia is one of the most efficient places in the EU to establish a company. We handle the legal groundwork so your business is properly registered, compliant, and ready to operate from day one.

SIA / LLC SetupBank AccountVAT RegistrationEU License
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06
Tax Advisory & Cross-Border Compliance

From corporate tax structuring to personal tax residency — we design strategies that are efficient, compliant, and built to withstand scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions.

Corporate TaxVATTax ResidencyDouble Taxation
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07
Labour Law & HR Advisory

Employment law in Latvia is specific and it moves fast. Whether you are a business protecting yourself from liability or an individual facing an unfair situation — we give you clear, practical advice, not legal jargon.

Employment ContractsHR ComplianceDispute ResolutionLabour Law
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08
FinTech, Crypto & Regulatory Licensing

Latvia is fast becoming a credible base for fintech and digital-asset firms. We handle licensing, AML compliance, and ongoing regulatory work so your platform launches and scales without legal turbulence.

PSP LicenseVASP / CryptoAML / KYCMiCA Compliance
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09
Criminal Defense & White-Collar Cases

When a criminal case lands — or threatens to — every hour matters. We act fast, defend hard, and represent clients at every stage: from pre-trial investigation through appeal, in both ordinary and economic crime matters.

Criminal DefenseWhite-CollarPre-Trial DefenseAppeals
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10
Civil & Commercial Litigation

Disputes are expensive — bad ones are catastrophic. We litigate strategically, settle when settlement is smart, and fight when fighting is necessary. Always with one eye on the cost-benefit, always with full transparency.

Commercial LitigationContract DisputesDebt RecoveryInsolvency
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11
International Arbitration

For cross-border disputes, arbitration is often faster, more private, and more enforceable than going to court. We represent clients in ICC, SCC, and Riga arbitration proceedings — with a clear plan from the first hearing to the final award.

ICC / SCCCross-BorderAward EnforcementMediation
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12
Sanctions, AML & Regulatory Defense

Frozen accounts, blocked transfers, regulatory inquiries — we represent individuals and companies caught in the increasingly aggressive web of sanctions and AML enforcement across the EU.

EU SanctionsAML DefenseAsset UnfreezingRegulatory Reviews
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13
Asset Protection & Wealth Structuring

Building wealth is hard. Keeping it is harder. We design legally sound structures — holdings, trusts, foundations — that protect what you've built from political risk, divorce, litigation, and the unexpected.

Holding StructuresTrusts & FoundationsWealth PlanningPrivacy
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14
Real Estate & Property Law

Buying, selling, leasing, or developing property in Latvia — we handle every step, from due diligence through notarial signing. No surprises at closing, no hidden encumbrances missed.

Property AcquisitionDue DiligenceLease DraftingDevelopment
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15
Inheritance & Estate Planning

Cross-border families need cross-border planning. We draft wills, structure inheritance across multiple jurisdictions, and handle probate so your wishes are followed and your family is protected.

WillsProbateInheritance TaxFamily Trusts
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16
Intellectual Property & Brand Protection

Your name, your design, your code — these are assets worth protecting. We register trademarks and patents across the EU, draft licensing deals, and enforce against infringement when it counts.

Trademarks (EU)PatentsLicensingAnti-Counterfeit
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AVERDA

Three principles.
No exceptions.

Big firms hide behind jargon. Solo practitioners can't cover the whole picture. We built AVERDA to do something different — and these are the rules we live by.

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Clarity

Plain language, written conclusions, fixed quotes where possible. You should never wonder what your lawyer just said.

II

Speed

Replies within 24 hours. Permits processed in days, not months. Litigation strategies on the table within the first week.

III

Integrity

If a case isn't worth fighting, we say so. If a structure can't legally be built, we say so. Honest counsel — even when it costs us the brief.

LV
★ ★ ★EU Member Since 2004★ ★ ★

The smartest door
into Europe.

For non-EU nationals, Latvia is one of the most accessible — and most overlooked — gateways to the European Union. Here's why the smart money is paying attention.

Full EU Access

Latvian residency grants freedom of movement across all 27 Schengen countries. Live, work, or study anywhere in Europe.

Low Investment Threshold

Real estate route from €250,000 — significantly lower than Spain, Portugal, or Greece golden visa programs.

World-Class Education

Internationally recognised English-language degrees at a fraction of Western European tuition fees.

Business-Friendly Stability

EU banking, NATO membership, stable legal system, low corporate tax, and a thriving fintech ecosystem.

OUTCOMES

Results that
speak for themselves.

A snapshot of recent representative matters. Anonymised — but each one is a real client whose path through the legal system we changed for the better.

14days
Immigration · 2025

Residence permit secured for tech founder

Two-week turnaround from filing to approval — including spouse and two minor children — for a relocating SaaS executive.

€2.4m
Asset Protection · 2024

Wealth restructured across three jurisdictions

Designed and implemented a Latvia-based holding structure for a UHNW family relocating from a high-risk jurisdiction.

100%
Criminal Defense · 2025

Acquittal in white-collar prosecution

Full acquittal of a corporate director after 18-month investigation into alleged tax evasion — case dismissed before trial.

9days
Business Setup · 2025

EU SIA company & bank account opened

From client onboarding to fully operational EU entity — incorporated, VAT-registered, and banked — in nine working days.

€780k
Litigation · 2024

Cross-border debt recovered in arbitration

Successful enforcement of a Swedish arbitral award in Latvia, recovering the full sum plus costs within seven months.

8mo
Investment Residency · 2024

EU permanent residency via real estate

From property selection through PR card issuance for a Chinese investor and family — eight months end-to-end.

Simple. Fast. Guaranteed.

Our four-step process takes you from first call to final outcome — with full transparency at every stage.

I
Free Consultation

We assess your situation and recommend the optimal legal pathway for your case.

II
Strategy & Quote

A clear written plan, a fixed quote where possible, and timelines you can rely on.

III
Execution

We file, negotiate, litigate — and handle every line of correspondence on your behalf.

IV
Outcome & Support

From approval to settlement to long-term advisory — we stay with you after the case closes.

SECTORS

Built for the
complex world.

We work with founders, investors, families, and operators across the sectors that drive modern Europe.

Tech & SaaS
Founders · Operators
Real Estate
Investors · Developers
FinTech & Crypto
Licensed Operators
Trade & Logistics
Import · Export · Shipping
Education
Students · Universities
Healthcare
Practitioners · Clinics
Private Wealth
UHNW · Family Offices
E-Commerce & Retail
Cross-Border Sellers

Trusted across
four continents.

Real results from real clients who chose AVERDA as their gateway to Europe — and stayed for everything that came after.

★★★★★

"AVERDA handled my student visa, university enrollment, and apartment registration. I arrived in Riga with zero stress."

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Ahmed Al-Rashid
Jordan · Student Visa
★★★★★

"Within 8 months I had EU permanent residency through the real estate route. They found the perfect property and handled everything."

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Chen Wei
China · Investment PR
★★★★★

"My SIA company was registered and bank account opened in under two weeks. A fully operational EU business. Exceptional."

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Fatima Okafor
Nigeria · Business Setup

Your European future
starts with one call.

Book a free 30-minute consultation — no commitment, just clarity.

Brīvības gatve 310-24, Riga, Latvia, LV-1006