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
Afortis Group handles licensing for retail outlets, kiosks, cafés, bars and online stores — covering registration of the point of sale, arranging the permit and setting up the related accounting.
Issuing Authority
Where the Tobacco Retail Licence Latvia Is Issued
The licence is issued through Valsts ieņēmumu dienests (VID), the State Revenue Service of Latvia.
Who Is It For
Who Needs the Licence
Any shop, kiosk, café, bar or online retailer selling tobacco or nicotine products must hold this permit. That includes cigarettes, vapes and electronic smoking devices. Whether you need a cigarette retail licence Latvia, a vape shop licence Latvia, or a broader nicotine product licence Latvia covering all categories, the same VID registration applies.
Our Support
What the Support Includes
Requirements
Main Requirements
- Age control at the point of sale
- Product accounting and stock records
- Tax reporting to VID
- Compliance with advertising and display restrictions
Process
Processing Time and Costs
A VID tobacco licence Latvia typically takes 2 to 4 weeks to obtain. Government and compliance costs vary by product category and retail format.
Why Us
Why Clients Choose Afortis Group
Common questions
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