Guides

Practical, data-backed guides for doing business in Latvia and for exploring its shops, restaurants and hotels.

Latvian Company Types Explained: SIA, AS, IK and More

What SIA, AS, IK, ZS, PS and KS mean in Latvian company names, with how many of each are active.

A practical checklist: registration number, official register, VAT number, size and red flags.

Choosing a legal form, registering a company, taxes and hiring in Latvia — an overview for founders.

Data-driven overview of Latvian companies, employment and taxes by sector and activity.

Where Latvian companies are based: Rīga, Pierīga, Kurzeme, Zemgale, Vidzeme and Latgale compared.

Where to shop in Rīga: shopping centres, the Central Market, supermarket chains, souvenirs and tips.

Traditional Latvian dishes to try, where the restaurants are, popular cuisines and dining etiquette.

Best areas to stay in Rīga, Jūrmala, Sigulda, Cēsis, Kurzeme and Latgale, with accommodation counts.

Bars, clubs, theatres and live music in Rīga and beyond — with practical safety tips.