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Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated and deceptive. They impersonate representatives from local eSignature companies, "Google", State Banks, State Police, State Financial institutions, or even emergency medical services with the goal of stealing personal data, gaining access to eSignature or Smart-ID, and ultimately - your money. Most people lose funds through credit transfers or card payments, and many of these transactions are approved by the victims themselves.

From 15 July to 6 August 2025, the EU has suspended retaliatory tariffs on US-made goods - originally imposed in response to US import duties on EU products. This pause is driven by renewed efforts to negotiate a trade resolution.

New guidelines from Latvia’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FID) and insights from the June 2025 FATF report highlight growing risks of indirect sanctions evasion - particularly through countries like China, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and others. These red flags aren’t just relevant to Latvian companies. The same principles apply across the Baltics, where businesses in finance, logistics, IT, and trade must remain alert to hidden end-users, suspicious trade routes, and deceptive intermediaries. FID and FATF guidelines outline practical steps for Baltic companies to assess sanctions risks and avoid becoming part of illicit networks.

According to the Estonian income tax legislation, the fringe benefit taxation applies to loans granted below the fair market value interest rate to the employee or member of the board or council, except if the interest at the moment of the payment of interest is at least twofold of the interest rate of the European Central Bank applicable to the main refinancing operations. From 1 July 2025, the referred twofold amount of interest rate has decreased from 6,3% to 4,3%.

The Estonian Parliament adopted on 18 June 2025 further tax changes prepared by the Government, according to which the security tax will be abolished, but the VAT rate will still be raised to 24% from 1 July 2025 and the income tax rate will be increased also to 24% from 1 January 2026.

The sun stands high, the night sleeps short. We trade our screens for fields and sport. With wreaths and songs, we greet the light - our hours shift for Midsummer’s night.

As of 10 June, Latvia has implemented significant amendments to its legal framework governing international and national sanctions. These changes establish clearer administrative and criminal liability for violations and aim to strengthen enforcement mechanisms.

In a move aimed at giving businesses more time to adapt, the Latvian government has decided to postpone the mandatory use of structured electronic invoices (e-invoices) for private businesses. Originally slated for 2026, the requirement will now take effect on 1 January 2028, following the Saeima’s recent approval of amendments to the Accounting Law.

On 14 April, the Council of the European Union approved the so-called "Stop-the-Clock" directive, which aims to postpone the implementation deadlines for sustainability reporting requirements. These changes are part of the broader "Omnibus I" initiative, which aims to simplify the EU sustainability framework and reduce the administrative burden on companies. This postponement of deadlines is good news for businesses, providing an opportunity to prepare in a quality way for sustainability reporting, which will become the norm for all companies in the future.

At Numeri, people are at the heart of everything we do. Behind our numbers and systems, there are real stories of growth, curiosity, ambition, and teamwork. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce three of our inspiring leaders: Lilita, Juozas, and Kadri. They come from different backgrounds, but they all share the same goal building a workplace where people grow, thrive, and feel proud of the impact they make. Let’s dive into their journeys.