Short-term rental rules in Lithuania apply to anyone letting a flat or house to tourists for short stays, whether through Airbnb, Booking or directly – short-term letting, holiday rental or tourist accommodation. In Lithuanian this is trumpalaikė nuoma, and offering a home to guests falls under accommodation services, apgyvendinimo paslaugos. Unlike some southern European countries, Lithuania does not use a single national tourist rental licence: the activity is organised through its tax registration, often a business certificate (verslo liudijimas) or individual activity (individuali veikla), and through the rules for accommodation services. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Tourism License Application”.
A lawyer reviews the plan for the property, explains which registration fits, checks the building's documents and the decisions of the owners' association, and drafts house rules and guest terms. Related pages: non-resident rental income tax, VAT advice and compliance, long-term letting and, when neighbours complain about noise, noisy neighbours and nuisance claims.
There is no single tourist licence of the kind found in some other countries, but the activity is registered for tax and follows the rules for accommodation services.
Yes, owning a flat does not depend on residence. Registration and tax for a non-resident differ, and a lawyer confirms which option applies.
Their position has become more important with recent and planned changes. A lawyer checks the current rules and any decisions of the owners' association.
Often yes, because short stays are treated as accommodation services. The details depend on the registration chosen.
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