🇱🇹 Lithuania (EU EMI) company formation
A regulated European bridgehead for fintech operators.
Lithuania has become Europe's most efficient jurisdiction for obtaining an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence, with the Bank of Lithuania running a pragmatic, fast and internationally respected regime.
Why Lithuania (EU EMI)
A structure built around your objectives
An EU licensed EMI allows a genuine, passportable banking-lite operation across the Single Market. We guide clients from corporate formation through licensing interviews to operational go-live — a complete regulated-entry solution in Europe.
Best suited for
Fintech, e-money, wallet and payment-service operators seeking an EU licence.
Package at a glance
| Setup time | Corporate setup 1–2 weeks; licence 6–10 months |
|---|---|
| Minimum cost | From EUR 4,900 (corporate) ; licence project on request |
| Legal basis | Law on Electronic Money and Electronic Money Institutions |
| Annual obligations | Annual accounts + regulatory reporting |
Highlights
Why this jurisdiction stands out
- Most accessible EU EMI licence regime
- Full EU / EEA passporting rights
- Respected by international processing partners
- IBAN and SEPA/instant-payment capability
- Practical licensing timelines (6–10 months)
- Excellent technology talent pool
Ready to incorporate in Lithuania (EU EMI)?
Fixed pricing, remote onboarding, bank account included
Send us your business description, expected activities and jurisdictional questions and we will return a complete, itemised proposal.