Automotive in Lithuania at a glance
Automotive production in Lithuania is currently enjoying the most favourable conditions for growth. The country’s rich traditions in engineering have been strengthened by the recent arrival of major industry players like Hella and Continental. Yet the market remains far from saturated, which means an abundance of engineering talent, highly competitive costs, and rapid scaling. Establish automotive operations in Lithuania that deliver today, and are ready for tomorrow.
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Reasons to choose Lithuania
1. Entrepreneurial talent ready to drive your business
Lithuanian talents are not just problem solvers, they drive solutions with their innovative thinking. Highly qualified, multi-lingual, and with a strong work ethic, our engineering specialists are ready to handle any automotive challenge.
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26%of students choose STEM-related higher educationNational Agency for Education, 2022 -
34%of engineering students choose mechanical engineering and electronics study programsNational Agency for Education, 2022 -
80%of manufacturers rate employee ability to learn as “Very good”Percentages are for the companies surveyed for the Manufacturing Sector Report 2022 -
85%of young professionals are fluent in EnglishSource: Estimates for 2022 (20-34 age group with higher education) made by Invest Lithuania based on Population Census, 2011
2. Unsaturated market for easy hiring and scaling
While enjoying continuous growth, Lithuania’s manufacturing sector remains one of the least saturated in the CEE region in terms of jobs created by FDI manufacturing projects. And this is the case in all regions of Lithuania, especially those located further from the capital. These regions combine long-standing industrial traditions with remarkably low saturation levels.
FDI manufacturing jobs per 1,000 inhabitants
3. Incentives and support to foster your sustainable operations
In Lithuania, we want to help you grow your business and get the support that you need to sustain your growth. With generous support, including no corporate, dividend or real estate tax for 10 years, you’ll be able to focus your resources on the future.
Tax incentives available in Free Economic Zones:
Large-scale projects to receive
even more benefits, including:
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0% corporateprofit taxfor 20 years -
VIPservices -
Project of 'State importance”status
