Licensing in Latvia

Tobacco & Nicotine Retail Licence

Selling cigarettes, vapes and electronic smoking devices requires a special permit in Latvia.

Processing
2–4 weeks
Government Costs
By category
Authority
VID
Scope
Tobacco & nicotine retail

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

Registration of the point of sale
Arranging the retail permit with VID
Setting up accounting for tobacco and nicotine product sales
Advice on labelling requirements

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

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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

Correct registration with VID from the start
Reduced risk of fines for unlicensed sales
Accounting set up properly before you begin trading
Ongoing advice on labelling and reporting obligations

Common questions

On average, 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the product category and retail format.

Valsts ieņēmumu dienests (VID), the State Revenue Service, issues and oversees this licence.

Yes. Online retailers selling tobacco or nicotine products are subject to the same requirements as physical shops, kiosks, cafés and bars.

Yes. The licence is required for retailers selling cigarettes, vapes and other electronic smoking devices. A vape shop licence Latvia follows the same VID registration process as traditional tobacco retail.

You need product accounting and stock records for tobacco and nicotine products, plus regular tax reporting to VID. Afortis Group sets this up as part of the registration process.

Selling tobacco or nicotine products without proper VID registration can result in fines and suspension of sales. Handling the registration correctly at the outset is the straightforward way to avoid that outcome.

Yes. We advise on labelling requirements and on compliance with advertising and display restrictions for tobacco and nicotine products.

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