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NPD formula
NPD = 747 − 0.5 × (monthly income − 840)
Employment income computation steps
Step 1: Gross salary Step 2: − Sodra employee (15.7%) Step 3: = Taxable income Step 4: − NPD (non-taxable amount, formula-based) Step 5: = GPM base Step 6: Apply 20% (or 32% above ceiling) Step 7: = GPM amount Step 8: Net salary = Gross − Sodra − GPM
Individual activity computation steps
Step 1: Gross revenue from activity Step 2: − Documented expenses (or use 30% flat deduction) Step 3: = Profit Step 4: − VSD (15.52% on 90% of profit) Step 5: − PSD (6.98% on 90% of profit) Step 6: = Taxable income Step 7: Apply 15% GPM Step 8: = Tax due
Annual exempt amount for securities gains
€500
Who must file
All residents with income not fully taxed at source; Self-employed / individual activity; Capital gains recipients; Those claiming deductions/credits; Those redirecting 1.2% to charity
Filing method
**deklaravimas.vmi.lt** — pre-filled annual return (most employed persons); VMI prepares preliminary declaration; taxpayer reviews and confirms; Amendments possible within 5 years
Rendered from the canonical facts model. General reference only — confirm with a qualified professional before acting.
Quick reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Lietuvos Respublika (Republic of Lithuania) |
| Tax | Gyventojų pajamų mokestis (GPM — Personal Income Tax) |
| Currency | EUR (€) |
| Tax year | Calendar year (1 Jan – 31 Dec) |
| Current tax year | 2025 |
| Tax authority | VMI (Valstybinė mokesčių inspekcija — State Tax Inspectorate) |
| Filing portal | https://deklaravimas.vmi.lt |
| Filing deadline | 1 May of following year |
| Source credit | sarunas/income-tax-calculator (MIT, 21 stars) |
| Contributor | Open Accountants Community |
| Validated by | Pending — requires sign-off by a Lithuanian mokesčių konsultantas |
| Skill version | 1.0 |
Employment income rates
| Annual taxable income (EUR) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to €108,480 (60 × average salary) | 20% |
| Over €108,480 | 32% |
Individual activity income rates
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Business certificate (verslo liudijimas) | Fixed patent fee |
| Individual activity (freelance) — on profit | 15% |
| Alternative: 5% on gross (if expenses not tracked) | 5% gross + VSD/PSD |
Capital income rates
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Interest income | 15% |
| Dividends | 15% |
| Capital gains (securities, property) | 15% |
| Rental income (nuomos pajamos) | 15% (or 20% if registered activity) |
Other rates
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Lottery / gambling winnings > €3,000 | 15% |
| Foreign dividends | 15% |
Employee Sodra contributions
| Contribution | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Pension (pensijų) | 8.72% | No cap |
| Health (sveikatos) | 6.98% | No cap |
| Total employee | 15.7% | — |
Note: Additional voluntary pension (II/III pillar) — 2.7% or more (state co-finances).
Employer Sodra contributions
| Contribution | Rate |
|---|---|
| Social insurance (VSD) | 1.77% |
| Guarantee fund | 0.16% |
| Long-term employment | 0.16% |
| Total employer | ~2.09% |
Self-employed Sodra contributions
| Contribution | Base | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| VSD (pension) | 90% of profit | 15.52% (or min on declared amount) |
| PSD (health) | 90% of profit | 6.98% |
NPD schedule
| Annual employment income | Monthly NPD (2025) |
|---|---|
| Up to ~€840/month | Full NPD: €747 |
| €840 – €2,167/month | Proportionally reduced |
| Over €2,167/month | NPD = €0 |
Deductions and credits
| Deduction | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Life insurance premiums | €2,000/year | Contracts 10+ years |
| Pension fund contributions (III pillar) | €2,000/year | Voluntary |
| Renovation of housing | 30% of expenses | Max €20,000 base |
| Charitable donations | Up to 1.2% of GPM can be redirected | Via declaration |
| Education expenses | Limited | Vocational/higher education |
Scenario: Employee in Vilnius, monthly gross salary €3,000. No additional deductions.
Worked example table
| Step | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | 3,000 | 36,000 |
| − Sodra employee (15.7%) | (471) | (5,652) |
| Taxable before NPD | 2,529 | 30,348 |
| − NPD | 0 (income > €2,167) | 0 |
| GPM base | 2,529 | 30,348 |
| GPM at 20% | (505.80) | (6,069.60) |
| Net salary | 2,023.20 | 24,278.40 |
Effective tax rate: (471 + 505.80) / 3,000 = 32.6% (tax + social combined)
Per sarunas/income-tax-calculator (MIT):
Capital gains / investment income table
| Event | Tax treatment |
|---|---|
| Sale of listed securities | 15% on gain (purchase price deductible) |
| Sale of real estate (owned < 10 years) | 15% on gain |
| Sale of real estate (owned ≥ 10 years, registered) | Exempt |
| Dividends from Lithuanian companies | 15% (withheld at source) |
| Interest from deposits | 15% (withheld by bank) |
Key dates table
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Tax year end | 31 December |
| Annual declaration deadline | 1 May |
| Payment deadline | 1 May |
| Employer monthly reporting | 15th of following month |
Conservative defaults table
| Situation | Conservative position |
|---|---|
| Income source unclear | Classify as employment (highest rate); flag |
| Individual activity expense documentation weak | Use 30% flat deduction only; flag |
| Capital gains holding period uncertain | Treat as < 10 years (taxable); flag |
| Foreign income | Include if Lithuanian tax resident; flag treaty |
| Crypto gains | Classify as capital gains 15%; flag |
Sources table
| Source | URL |
|---|---|
| VMI (State Tax Inspectorate) | https://www.vmi.lt |
| Sodra (Social insurance) | https://www.sodra.lt |
sarunas/income-tax-calculator (MIT) | https://github.com/sarunas/income-tax-calculator |
| GPM Law (Gyventojų pajamų mokesčio įstatymas) | Nr. IX-1007 |
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- Who must file — All residents with income not fully taxed at source; Self-employed / individual activity; Capital gains recipients; Those claiming deductions/credits; Those redirecting 1.2% to charity
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