Can I submit my annual declaration in EDS from the desktop?
Yes. The State Revenue Service's EDS runs in a browser on your Riga desktop, and you log in through Latvija.lv using Smart-ID, eParaksts mobile or your internet bank, all of which authenticate on your phone. The Latvian IP gives a consistent domestic connection. Many Latvians in Ireland and the UK use the desktop each spring to submit their annual income declaration, claim refunds for education and medical expenses and check their tax account. Keeping the desktop dedicated to these tasks also keeps documents organised.
Will Swedbank, SEB and Citadele work from Riga?
Yes. Internet banking from Swedbank, SEB, Citadele and Luminor runs normally in a browser on the desktop, with logins and payments confirmed through Smart-ID or the bank's app on your phone. The Latvian IP helps avoid the extra checks banks sometimes apply to foreign connections. Emigrants often use the desktop to pay utility bills for family, manage mortgages on Latvian property and transfer money between accounts. Your security credentials never leave your phone, so the desktop does not weaken account protection.
Is unlimited bandwidth really unlimited in Riga?
Yes. We do not count or cap traffic on Latvian desktops, and there are no overage charges. Download software, synchronise cloud drives, transfer large shipping documents or run backups as often as needed. Our terms prohibit abuse such as spam and attacks, but all legitimate personal and business use is welcome. Fintech teams moving test data and logistics firms sharing scanned documents with partners are among those who benefit most, and NVMe storage ensures that transfers are processed quickly on arrival.
Can I sign documents with eParaksts on the desktop?
Yes. eParaksts mobile works through your phone, so you can sign documents opened on the desktop by approving them in the app. If you use an eID card, the Remote Desktop client can redirect your local smart card reader to the desktop, allowing eParaksts card signing. Install the eParaksts software and browser extension on the desktop for full functionality. This is useful for company owners abroad who must sign contracts, annual reports or tax documents for their Latvian SIA. Signed files can then be uploaded straight to EDS or emailed to partners from the same session.
Which size suits a logistics company?
A small forwarding firm with two or three staff using customs software, email and shipping portals typically works well on the six-core, 10 GB size or the eight-core, 12 GB size. Larger teams that share documents and run several applications simultaneously should consider the sixteen-core or larger sizes with Windows Server. Since the desktop runs continuously in Riga, staff in port offices, warehouses and partner countries can access the same information at any time. Transit operators who handle rail cargo between the Baltic ports and Central Asia often need to keep customs declarations, tracking portals and partner messaging open simultaneously throughout long shifts, and a larger size prevents slowdowns when several of these tools run at once.
Can I work in Latvian and Russian on the same desktop?
Yes. Add both Latvian and Russian keyboards in Windows settings and switch between them with a keyboard shortcut. The Latvian layout includes all diacritics such as ā, ē, ī, ū, č, š and ž. The interface itself can be set to Latvian, English or Russian per user, which suits Riga's bilingual workplaces. Office proofing tools for both languages are available, and regional settings can display dates and euro amounts in Latvian format. Spell checking for both languages in Word saves time for anyone preparing bilingual contracts or marketing material. Ukrainian and Lithuanian layouts can be added in the same way for colleagues from neighbouring countries.
Is Riga a good base for Nordic and Baltic teams?
Yes. Riga lies in the middle of the Baltic states, with short network routes to Tallinn, Vilnius, Helsinki and Stockholm. Colleagues in Tartu, Kaunas and Turku all get a snappy session. A Latvian IP is ideal for Latvian services; for country-specific services elsewhere, consider pairing it with our Lithuania, Finland or Sweden desktops. Many fintech and logistics firms choose Riga for its balance of connectivity and cost. Several Scandinavian companies run Baltic back offices in Riga precisely because of this mix of short latency and lower operating costs, and a shared desktop makes coordination between the Nordic headquarters and the Riga team straightforward.
Can a Latvian SIA owner abroad manage the company from Riga?
Yes, and this is a frequent reason for ordering. Foreign entrepreneurs who registered a Latvian SIA for EU market access often live in Ukraine, India, the UK or elsewhere. On the Riga desktop they can keep accounting files in Horizon or Jumis, submit VAT and employer reports through EDS, check filings in the Enterprise Register and run internet banking for the company, all from a Latvian address. The appointed accountant can be given a separate Windows login so that both parties work on the same records. Annual reports can be signed with eParaksts mobile, and the company's documents stay in the EU, which helps with data protection obligations and audits.
