Lithuanian Parliament Approves Tax Increases, New Levies

June 17, 2025, 1:16 PM UTC

The Lithuanian parliament approved Tuesday proposals to increase taxation of corporate incomes and to introduce taxes on non-life insurance premiums and sweetened nonalcoholic beverages.

The measures aim to raise additional funds for defense and social security, Lithuania’s finance ministry said in a press release.

Additional tax revenue allocated to defense will amount to 152.7 million euros ($176.7 million) in 2026 and 269.5 million euros in 2027, according to the ministry’s estimates.

The parliament also approved an increase in a preferential value-added tax rate applied to accommodation, passenger transport, ...

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