Employer of Record Services in Latvia
Employer of Record in Latvia — Hire Employees Without Opening a Company
Hire and employ people in Latvia without establishing your own Latvian legal entity. WORK IN acts as your local Employer of Record and manages employment contracts, payroll, taxes, social security and HR administration.
- Local Latvian legal employer
- Payroll, taxes and HR administration
- From one employee to an entire team
Need to hire in Latvia? Send us the position, gross salary and preferred start date. We’ll respond within 24 hours.
Employer of Record Latvia · EOR Latvia · Hire Employees in Latvia · Latvian Payroll
Local Latvian Company
WORK IN operates in Latvia through SIA AMB Solutions, with local support from Riga.
Direct Legal Employer
Latvian employment contracts and employer administration are handled locally by WORK IN.
Payroll & Taxes
Gross-to-net calculations, payroll taxes, social security and salary administration in Latvia.
Local HR Support
Onboarding, employment changes, employee administration and compliant offboarding through one local partner.
Hiring one employee or building a team in Latvia? WORK IN can combine EOR with Payroll Services in Latvia , Recruitment Services and Immigration Support .
Hire in Latvia Without a Local Entity
How to Hire Employees in Latvia Without a Local Entity
You do not need to create a Latvian subsidiary just to employ your first local team member. WORK IN provides the local employment structure, payroll and HR administration while your company manages the employee’s actual role and business objectives.
Hire Your First Employee in Latvia
You have found the right candidate in Latvia but do not have a local employing entity. WORK IN can provide the Latvian employment framework so the hire does not depend on establishing a subsidiary first.
Enter the Latvian Market
Start operating with one or several employees before deciding whether the Latvian market justifies a permanent subsidiary, local payroll function and internal HR infrastructure.
Hire Remote Employees
Employ professionals who live and work in Latvia while their manager, department or headquarters remain in another country.
Build a Local Team
Scale from one employee to a larger Latvian team while keeping local contracts, payroll, employee administration and employer processes with one provider.
Transfer Employment Administration
Where the employment setup permits, WORK IN can support companies moving Latvian employees from another employment structure to a locally administered model.
Reduce Local HR Complexity
Instead of building Latvian payroll, employment administration and local HR processes internally, use one Latvian partner for the employment lifecycle.
Already have your own Latvian company? You may only need Payroll Services in Latvia instead of Employer of Record.
Employer of Record Explained
What Is an Employer of Record in Latvia?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a local company that legally employs an employee while another company manages the employee’s business role and day-to-day work.
With WORK IN, the Latvian employment relationship is established through SIA AMB Solutions. We manage the local employer-side framework, including employment documentation, payroll, taxes, social security and ongoing HR administration.
Your company continues to define the employee’s responsibilities, objectives, priorities and integration into your international team.
EOR is an international commercial term, but employment in Latvia must still follow the applicable Latvian employment, payroll and employer requirements.
WORK IN operates locally in Latvia through SIA AMB Solutions. The company holds NVA Licence No. 14/2016 for employment services. “Employer of Record” is an international commercial term rather than a separate Latvian statutory licence category, so the appropriate employment structure depends on how the employee is assigned and managed.
One Employee. Two Clear Roles.
- Responsibilities and objectives
- Daily business priorities
- Performance and team integration
- Employment contract
- Payroll and salary administration
- Taxes and social security
- HR administration
- Local employment contract
- Latvian payroll
- Local employee administration
Complete Employment Administration
Employer of Record Services in Latvia
WORK IN manages the local employer responsibilities behind your Latvian hire — from the employment contract and onboarding to monthly payroll, HR administration and compliant offboarding.
Latvian Employment Contracts
We prepare and administer local employment documentation based on the actual position, salary, working time, workplace and employment conditions.
- Permanent employment contracts
- Fixed-term contracts where legally permitted
- Probation clauses where applicable
- Contract amendments
- Salary and position changes
- Remote-work arrangements
Payroll Administration
WORK IN manages the monthly Latvian payroll cycle and converts the agreed compensation package into the correct local payroll calculation.
- Gross-to-Net calculations
- Monthly salary calculations
- Bonuses and variable remuneration
- Leave and sick-pay calculations
- Final payroll on termination
- Payslip preparation
Payroll Taxes & Social Security
As the local employer, WORK IN administers the employment-related payroll deductions, employer contributions and statutory reporting process.
- Employee payroll deductions
- Employer social contributions
- Social security administration
- Payroll tax calculations
- Employer payroll reporting
- Local payroll documentation
HR Administration
Employment creates an ongoing administrative relationship. WORK IN manages the local HR documentation throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Employee personnel files
- Leave administration
- Sick-leave administration
- Working-time information
- Employment amendments
- Employee status changes
Employment Compliance
Employment decisions are reviewed from the Latvian employer perspective before changes or offboarding actions are implemented.
- Latvian labour law framework
- Contract-type review
- Working-time requirements
- Leave and absence requirements
- Employment change documentation
- Termination process coordination
Onboarding & Offboarding
From collecting employment information before the start date to final payroll and closing documentation, WORK IN coordinates the local employment lifecycle.
- Pre-employment document collection
- Employee onboarding
- Employer-side registrations
- Payroll setup
- Termination documentation
- Final payroll and offboarding
From Candidate to Latvian Payroll
How Employer of Record Works With WORK IN
You provide the employee and commercial employment terms. We review the local setup, prepare the employment process and manage the Latvian employer administration.
Send Employee Details
Tell us who you want to hire and the proposed employment terms.
- Position
- Gross salary
- Start date
- Working time
- Nationality
We Review the Employment Setup
WORK IN reviews the proposed employment structure from the Latvian employer, payroll and HR perspective.
- Contract type
- Payroll structure
- Workplace
- Remote work
- Right to work
Contract & Onboarding
We prepare the Latvian employment documentation and complete the employer-side onboarding process before the employee starts.
- Employment documents
- Employee data
- Employer registration
- Payroll setup
Employee Starts Work
The employee joins your organisation and works according to the agreed role, priorities and business objectives.
- Your team manages the role
- WORK IN remains legal employer
- Local HR support continues
Monthly Payroll & HR Administration
Each month WORK IN processes the local employer administration behind the employee relationship.
- Payroll calculations
- Taxes and social security
- Salary administration
- Leave and HR changes
Send us the position, salary and preferred start date.
We will review the Latvian employment setup and explain the required onboarding steps.
Don’t have a candidate yet? WORK IN can also provide Recruitment Services in Latvia and Headhunting Services .
Latvia Employment Data
Latvia Employment & Payroll Facts — 2026
Key employment figures international HR and Finance teams should know before hiring employees in Latvia.
Statutory minimum monthly salary for normal working time in Latvia from 1 January 2026.
Standard mandatory state social insurance contribution rate for employees insured for all standard categories.
Standard monthly personal income tax rate applied to taxable salary income within the Latvian payroll framework.
General monthly non-taxable minimum in 2026, subject to the employee’s applicable tax circumstances.
Standard working time generally means up to 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week.
Employees are generally entitled to at least four calendar weeks of annual paid leave, excluding public holidays.
Gross-to-net salary and total employer cost can vary depending on tax status, applicable social insurance category, benefits, dependants, pension status and other individual circumstances.
Salary is only one part of Latvian employment compliance.
Latvian Payroll Administration
Payroll Services Included in Employer of Record
Payroll is a core part of the EOR service. WORK IN converts the employee’s agreed compensation into a Latvian payroll calculation and manages the local employer-side payroll process.
Estimate net salary and employer payroll cost before the employment offer is finalised.
Salary, approved bonuses, leave, sick leave and other payroll inputs are processed locally.
Payroll deductions and employer social insurance obligations are administered through the Latvian payroll process.
Salary changes, bonuses, approved adjustments, final salary and unused leave can be incorporated into payroll.
If your company already has its own Latvian legal entity, you can use WORK IN for Payroll Outsourcing without using Employer of Record.
From Gross Salary to Total Employer Cost
A payroll calculation separates employee salary deductions from the employer’s additional payroll costs.
*Standard 2026 rates shown for illustration. Individual payroll treatment can differ depending on employee circumstances.
Employment Lifecycle Management
Latvian Employment Contracts & HR Administration
A compliant employment relationship requires more than a signed contract. WORK IN prepares the local employment documentation and manages the HR administration that continues throughout the employee lifecycle.
Latvian Employment Contracts
The employment contract must reflect the actual role, remuneration, working time, workplace and other agreed employment conditions.
Permanent Employment
Employment for an indefinite period is the standard structure for ongoing positions where there is no legal basis for temporary employment.
Fixed-Term Employment
A fixed-term contract must have an appropriate legal basis. It should not be selected only because an international company prefers a temporary contractual term.
Probation Period
Where appropriate, a probation period can be included in the employment agreement. Its permitted duration depends on the contract structure and applicable Latvian rules.
Remote & Hybrid Work
Where the position allows remote work, the employment documentation should clearly reflect the applicable workplace and working arrangement.
Contract Amendments
Salary, position, working time, workplace and other material changes are documented locally instead of relying only on an internal client approval.
Employment Termination
Employer-initiated termination is reviewed before implementation to determine the appropriate legal basis, documentation and payroll consequences.
We Stay Involved After the Employee Starts
Employer of Record is not finished on the first working day. WORK IN continues to manage the employer-side administration behind the employee relationship.
International & Remote Employment
Hire Remote & Foreign Employees in Latvia
Your employee does not need to be a Latvian citizen. WORK IN can support Latvian employment for local residents, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals and eligible third-country nationals, subject to the employee’s right to work in Latvia.
Employ Professionals Who Work From Latvia
A Latvian-based employee can work remotely as part of your international team while remaining under a local employment and payroll structure.
The employee is employed locally rather than automatically treated as an independent contractor.
Salary, payroll deductions and employer contributions are administered through the Latvian employment structure.
The employee can work within a team whose manager and headquarters are located outside Latvia.
WORK IN remains the local point of contact for employer-side documentation and payroll administration.
Different Rules Apply Depending on Nationality
Immigration status should be reviewed before the employee’s planned start date is confirmed.
Citizens of EU Member States, EEA countries and Switzerland generally have broad rights to enter, reside and work in Latvia.
- Local employment contract
- Latvian payroll registration
- Residence registration may apply for longer stays
Third-country nationals may be subject to additional immigration, residence and employment conditions before they can legally start work in Latvia.
- Existing right-to-work check
- Visa or residence status where applicable
- Employment-related immigration documentation
- Start date coordinated with immigration process
This EOR service is designed for employees who are legally employed in Latvia. Immigration and residence requirements depend on the individual’s nationality and status and should be assessed separately where applicable.
Choose the Right Employment Model
Employer of Record vs Payroll vs Recruitment vs Temporary Staffing
The right service depends mainly on one question: who will legally employ the worker in Latvia? Use this comparison to identify the most suitable model for your company.
| Service | Best for international hiring Employer of Record | Payroll Services | Recruitment | Temporary Staffing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who legally employs the worker? | ✓ WORK IN | Your Latvian company | Your company | Staffing provider |
| Do you need your own Latvian entity? | No | Yes | Usually yes for local employment | No for leased workers |
| Latvian employment contract | WORK IN manages it | Your company manages it | Your company manages it after hire | Staffing provider manages it |
| Payroll administration | ✓ Included | ✓ Core service | Not normally included | Included for leased workers |
| Payroll taxes & social contributions | WORK IN administers | Calculated and administered for your entity | Your company handles after hire | Staffing provider administers |
| HR administration | ✓ Included | Can be included | Not normally included | Included for leased workforce |
| Candidate sourcing | Optional | No | ✓ Main service | Usually included |
| Day-to-day business management | Your company | Your company | Your company | Client company within the agreed staffing model |
| Typical use case | Hire your own employees in Latvia without establishing a local entity | You already have a Latvian company and employees | You need help finding permanent employees | You need flexible or temporary workforce capacity |
| Best suited for | International companies entering or hiring in Latvia | Companies with an existing Latvian legal entity | Companies building their own internal team | Production, logistics, construction and other flexible workforce needs |
You want to employ people in Latvia without opening a Latvian company.
Get EOR Pricing →Your Latvian company already employs the workers.
Payroll Services →You need WORK IN to find the right employees first.
Recruitment in Latvia →You need flexible workforce capacity rather than your own permanent hire.
Temporary Staffing →“Employer of Record” is an international commercial term rather than a separate Latvian statutory employment category. Depending on how the employee is assigned, supervised and integrated into the client’s operations, Latvian employment and work-placement requirements may also apply. WORK IN reviews the proposed setup before onboarding.
Local Employer of Record in Latvia
Why Choose WORK IN as Your Employer of Record in Latvia?
Local employment expertise, payroll and HR administration with direct support from the WORK IN team in Riga.
Local Employer of Record Team in Riga
WORK IN operates locally through SIA AMB Solutions in Riga and manages the Latvian employment framework directly.
Employment, Payroll & HR
Contracts, payroll, taxes and ongoing HR administration are managed within one local service.
Direct Local Support
Your company and employees communicate directly with the Latvian team handling contracts, payroll and HR — without routing every local question through a global support platform.
Transparent Cost Structure
Employer of Record Pricing in Latvia
EOR pricing is calculated for the actual employee and employment setup. Instead of publishing a generic rate that may not reflect your case, WORK IN prepares an individual employment cost calculation.
The contractual gross remuneration agreed with the employee.
Applicable Latvian employer social insurance and payroll-related costs.
Any agreed benefits, reimbursable expenses or other employee-related costs.
The fee for employment administration, payroll, HR support and ongoing employer-side management.
Simple Cost Structure
Send us the proposed gross salary, position and start date. We will prepare the expected employment cost and EOR proposal.
Request Exact EOR PricingNeed a gross-to-net salary calculation first? We can calculate both employee net salary and estimated employer cost.
Trusted Across Workforce Services
Companies That Have Worked With WORK IN
International and Latvian companies trust WORK IN for recruitment, staffing, payroll, HR administration and workforce solutions.
Client examples represent WORK IN workforce and HR services generally and do not imply that every company shown has used Employer of Record services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers about Employer of Record, payroll and hiring employees in Latvia.
What is an Employer of Record in Latvia?
Can we hire an employee in Latvia without opening a company?
Who is the legal employer of the employee?
Who manages the employee’s daily work?
What is included in Employer of Record services?
Is Latvian payroll included in the EOR service?
Can we use EOR for only one employee?
Can we hire a remote employee living in Latvia?
Can foreign nationals be employed through EOR?
Can WORK IN also recruit the employee for us?
How quickly can an employee start working in Latvia?
Do I need a Latvian company to hire employees in Latvia?
Should we establish a Latvian company or use an Employer of Record?
Is Employer of Record legal in Latvia?
How much does Employer of Record cost in Latvia?
Ready to hire
employees in Latvia?
Tell us who you want to hire and we will prepare the appropriate Latvian employment and EOR solution. We will contact you within 24 hours.
- Latvian employment contract
- Payroll, taxes and social contributions
- Local HR and employment administration