Licensing in Latvia

Employment Services Licence

Full turnkey support for obtaining an employment agency licence in Latvia — from document preparation to final approval.

Processing
Up to 1 month
Government Costs
€142.29
Authority
NVA
Scope
Recruitment services

Afortis provides legal and administrative assistance: we prepare and file your application. The licence is issued, and the decision made, by the competent government authority, not by Afortis.

Overview

General Information

To legally provide recruitment, employment intermediation and HR services in Latvia, companies must hold a special state licence. Afortis Group handles the entire process on your behalf: document preparation, application drafting, and obtaining the official employment agency licence Latvia. The requirement applies to recruitment agencies, HR firms, and companies placing workers abroad.

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Issuing Authority

Where the Employment Agency Licence Latvia Is Issued

The licence is issued by Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra (NVA), the State Employment Agency of Latvia. NVA verifies the company’s compliance and makes the final decision on issuing the NVA licence Latvia.

Who Is It For

Who Needs the Licence

Mandatory for companies that:

01

recruit staff for employers

02

provide employment intermediation

03

place workers with foreign employers

04

operate as recruitment or HR agencies

05

assist foreigners in finding work in Latvia

Our Support

What the Support Includes

analysis of the company’s activity and compliance check
preparation of the full document package
drafting applications and annexes
direct communication with NVA
support throughout the review period
advice on operating under the licence after issuance

Timeline & Cost

Government Fee

The state fee is €142.29 for first issuance, paid before submitting the application. Re-issuance or a duplicate costs €14.23. These fees are paid directly to the state and are separate from our service cost.

Requirements

Main Requirements for the Company

The company must be registered in Latvia, have a suitable field of activity listed in its articles, and appoint a qualified responsible person. Internal procedures for working with candidates are required, along with compliance with personal data protection rules and transparent contracts with both clients and applicants.

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Process

Processing Time

With a correctly prepared document package, the process typically takes a few weeks to one month. Errors or missing documents extend that timeline considerably.

Common questions

How long does it take to get an employment agency licence in Latvia?

A few weeks to one month is typical, provided the document package is complete from the start. Incomplete submissions can push that out significantly.

The state fee is €142.29 for first issuance, paid before the application goes to NVA. Re-issuance or a duplicate is €14.23.

Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra (NVA), the State Employment Agency of Latvia, issues the licence and conducts the compliance check.

Yes. The requirement covers companies placing workers with foreign employers, as well as staffing and recruitment agency licence Latvia holders operating within Latvia.

You need documented procedures for working with candidates, a data protection framework that meets current requirements, and written contracts that clearly set out the terms for both clients and job applicants.

Yes. We prepare the application and all annexes, correspond directly with NVA, and stay involved throughout the review.

We advise on day-to-day operation under the labour intermediary licence Latvia, including reporting obligations and documentation requirements.

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