The 2026 Tax and Legal Landscape: Insights that drive smarter business decisions
Business Breakfast at RÖDL Lithuania Office
January 15 | 9:00–10:30
BrewHub Business Center, 3rd Floor
Aludarių g. 1, Vilnius
• Key corporate income tax changes: what is important when preparing corporate income tax returns for 2025?
• Changes in real estate tax calculation
• Personal income tax: amendments to the law and changes in the State Tax Inspectorate’s interpretations
• VAT − potential risks
• Transfer pricing – as part of a company’s business strategy
• Tax audit/investigation – first steps to take
About Rūta Bilkštytė, Head of Tax Department at RÖDL Lithuania:
Rūta Bilkštytė joined Rödl & Partner Lithuania as a Head of Tax Department after completing her tenure as Vice Minister of Finance in Lithuania, where she played a pivotal role in shaping national fiscal policies, overseeing complex tax reform initiatives, and fostering international cooperation. This recent high-profile role further complements her extensive career and solidifies her status as one of Lithuania’s foremost tax authorities. Between 1991 and 1999, Rūta held senior positions in the Audit and Appeals Departments at the Vilnius State Tax Inspectorate and later managed the Audit Department at the Central Tax Inspectorate. In 2000, she played a pioneering role in establishing the Tax Department at one of the ‘Big Four’ companies, where she managed the department until 2008.
Rūta is highly regarded for her thought leadership in tax policy and practice. She has been a sought-after speaker at the largest business conferences in Lithuania, regularly invited to share her insights on complex tax issues. In addition, she conducts seminars and training for both companies and state institutions, having played an instrumental role in improving the professional qualifications of employees at the State Tax Inspectorate, particularly in the fields of tax inspections and transfer pricing.
• Key amendments to the Law on Companies, effective from 1 July 2026 (redeemable shares, the institute of financial assistance);
• Changes in the area of remuneration (minimum wage and minimum hourly rate).
About Indrė Kurtinaitytė, Senior Lawyer at RÖDL Lithuania:
With more than 15 years of experience in legal project management, Indrė Kurtinaitytė is a highly skilled legal professional with a strong focus on corporate and commercial law, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Over the course of her career, she has successfully led the setup and development of a corporate secretarial service delivery platform at the Shared Service Center in Vilnius, ensuring seamless cooperation and communication among internal teams and external stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
Her legal expertise is complemented by a unique ability to lead and coach managers of operational corporate teams, making her an invaluable asset in complex and fast-paced environments. She has played a key role in completing over 10 M&A transactions and has significantly contributed to the successful delivery of corporate services for major Private Equity and Real Estate fund clients, managing portfolios of up to 30 funds worldwide.
In addition to her transactional work, Indrė has been instrumental in securing the necessary licenses and permits for clients to operate in Lithuania’s financial sector. She has also contributed to strategic business planning, including resource allocation, infrastructure development, and the outsourcing of services to other global centers of excellence such as India − helping clients adapt to regulatory changes and business growth.