No. To access Green Corridor benefits, your project must meet all applicable requirements for large-scale investment project status.
Green Corridor:
support framework
for large-scale investors
The Green Corridor initiative aims to streamline administrative procedures for investors executing large-scale projects, ensure more effective resolution of implementation challenges, and offer competitive tax incentives and other key investment conditions necessary for the successful realization of such projects in Lithuania.
Invest Lithuania offers support to both Lithuanian and international companies pursuing or holding large-scale project status. Our team provides strategic guidance throughout the project implementation process and supports effective cooperation with national and municipal institutions involved in key investment-related decisions.
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Qualifying for Lithuania’s
investment incentivesProjects that meet these criteria can apply for large-scale investment project status, granting access to various incentives and benefits.
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Eligible sectors
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Manufacturing
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Data centers*
*Data processing and Internet Server Hosting
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Opportunities for:
Investment thresholds by region
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In Vilnius
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≥ €30M
Invest ≥ 30 million EUR
in long-term assets -
Create ≥ 200 jobs /
In the case of manufacturing, create 20-199 jobs* -
Maintain jobs for
≥ 5 years
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In other regions
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≥ €20M
Invest ≥ 20 million EUR
in long-term assets -
Create ≥ 150 jobs /
In the case of manufacturing, create 20-149 jobs* -
Maintain jobs for
≥ 5 years
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*The investor must ensure that the average gross salary for 20 new jobs (applied to each employee individually) is not less than 1.25 times the average monthly gross salary of the municipality where the investment is made.
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Benefits for large-scale investors
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0% Corporate Income Tax
for 20 years -
Exclusive government-level support
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Applying for investment incentives
Applications for project status approval and provided incentives are reviewed by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation.
Information about the requirements and the application submission process can be found on the official website.
Want to learn more about the support framework for large-scale investors?
Fill out the inquiry form, and our team will assist with any questions you have about the large project status, including its requirements, benefits, and more.
FAQ
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Can I take advantage of the Green Corridor benefits if the project does not meet the criteria for a large-scale investment project?
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What documents are required to obtain large-scale investment project status?
When submitting an application, the company must prove that it is financially and economically capable of ensuring the implementation of the large-scale project and the large-scale project investment agreement (e.g., submit financial reporting documents and other documents about owned, borrowed, or trust-managed and used assets, other security measures). The company must also submit documents proving the applicant’s, the applicant’s group of companies’, or the applicant’s controlled companies’ experience, available technical and human resources required to implement the large-scale project.
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Is large-scale investment project status limited to foreign investors?
No. Large-scale investment project status is available to all qualifying companies regardless of capital origin, including those with 100% Lithuanian capital.
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Which authorities are involved in granting large-scale investment project status?
The Ministry of Economy and Innovation evaluates applications and grants the status, with possible additional security reviews by the National Security Commission. Once approved, Invest Lithuania takes over project coordination.
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What assistance can I get from Invest Lithuania?
Invest Lithuania provides general consultation on application preparation and submission processes.
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How long does it take for a project to be granted large-scale investment project status?
Initial application review typically takes about 20 business days. The final decision timeline varies depending on project complexity and other factors.