Company Restructuring Lithuania
Adapt. Strengthen. Succeed – Restructure with AM Law
In today’s fast-changing business world, restructuring is more than a solution to financial trouble — it’s a strategic decision to reshape a company for better performance, long-term growth, or legal compliance. Whether your business is scaling, facing market shifts, merging, or simply evolving, company restructuring in Lithuania offers a legal pathway to optimize your operations, finances, and governance.
AM Law provides comprehensive, tailor-made restructuring solutions for companies of all sizes and industries. Our experienced legal team ensures that your restructuring process is smooth, legally sound, and strategically aligned with your goals.
What Is Company Restructuring?
Company restructuring refers to the legal and organizational changes a company undergoes to improve efficiency, performance, or compliance. It involves modifying the company’s:
- Ownership structure
- Share capital
- Legal form
- Internal divisions or departments
- Corporate governance
- Asset distribution
- Financial obligations
Unlike liquidation or bankruptcy, restructuring keeps the business alive and aims to make it more agile, profitable, and compliant.
Why Businesses Choose to Restructure in Lithuania
Businesses may pursue restructuring for various reasons, including:
- Growth preparation (new investors, IPO, or international expansion)
- Crisis management (financial losses, operational inefficiencies)
- Legal compliance (regulatory changes, shareholder disputes)
- Tax optimization (more efficient entity structuring)
- Business transformation (merger, acquisition, or spinoff)
- Succession planning (family-owned businesses or partner exits)
At AM Law, we tailor the restructuring process to your specific business goals — whether it’s stability, growth, risk management, or all three.
Types of Company Restructuring in Lithuania
🔷 Organizational Restructuring
Change in management systems, departments, and employee roles to increase operational efficiency. Often combined with internal policy reviews, performance alignment, and legal restructuring of departments.
🔷 Legal Entity Restructuring
Changing your legal form (e.g., from UAB to AB), or merging/dividing companies. This is useful for investment readiness or simplifying group structures.
🔷 Shareholder & Capital Restructuring
Adjustment of share capital, share types, or ownership proportions. Often needed when onboarding new investors, resolving disputes, or consolidating control.
🔷 Financial Restructuring
Reorganization of debts, credit obligations, or equity — especially during financial recovery or investor negotiations.
🔷 Operational Restructuring
Realigning core operations by selling, closing, or spinning off business units. It may also involve reallocation of assets, outsourcing, or introducing new technologies.
The Legal Framework in Lithuania
In Lithuania, company restructuring is regulated by:
- The Law on Companies
- The Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania
- The Law on Corporate Restructuring (for financially distressed companies)
- EU directives (for cross-border elements)
The process requires legal precision — involving filings with the Register of Legal Entities, approvals by shareholders, and notifications to employees, creditors, and regulatory bodies.
AM Law ensures that every step complies with Lithuanian legal requirements while being tailored to your business interests.
Step-by-Step: How AM Law Handles Company Restructuring
Initial Legal & Business Audit
We examine your current structure, identify legal risks, inefficiencies, or areas of improvement, and offer a restructuring plan.
Restructuring Strategy
We develop a roadmap, detailing what changes are needed, which laws apply, and how to execute the restructuring effectively.
Document Drafting & Approval
Our team prepares:
- Shareholder resolutions
- Capital adjustment documents
- New company statutes or governance models
- Contracts and transfer agreements
- Stakeholder Communication
We handle notifications to:
- Shareholders and investors
- Employees (in line with labor laws)
- Creditors and business partners
Post-Restructuring Support
We assist with updated employment contracts, compliance forms, tax registrations, and corporate governance implementation.
Filing & Registration
All changes are submitted to the Centre of Registers and other regulatory authorities.
International Aspects of Restructuring
For international businesses operating in Lithuania, restructuring may involve:
- Transfer of shares between foreign entities
- Compliance with EU corporate law
- Cross-border mergers or demergers
- Tax planning across jurisdictions
- Multilingual documentation and notarization
AM Law provides cross-border expertise, ensuring that your restructuring is valid and recognized both in Lithuania and internationally.
Company Restructuring for Financial Recovery
If your business is under financial pressure, restructuring may offer a viable alternative to insolvency. We help you:
- Negotiate with creditors
- Reorganize debt into equity
- Sell or spin off non-performing assets
- Protect core business functions
- Comply with Lithuania’s Corporate Restructuring Law
Our goal is to protect your business continuity while satisfying creditors and maintaining legal compliance.
Common Triggers for Corporate Restructuring in Lithuania
Merger or acquisition by a larger company
Partner or shareholder exit
Entry of strategic or institutional investors
Regulatory changes affecting your industry
Rapid expansion into international markets
Operational inefficiencies revealed through audits
Financial distress or crisis management
Industries We Serve
AM Law supports company restructuring across a range of industries, including:
- Technology and Startups
- Construction and Real Estate
- Logistics and Transportation
- Manufacturing and Industrial Services
- Retail and E-commerce
- Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
- Financial Services and Insurance
Each industry comes with its own regulatory demands — and we ensure compliance every step of the way.
Why Choose AM Law for Company Restructuring?
✅ Business-first legal advice — we don’t just know the law, we understand your business goals.
✅ End-to-end service — from planning and documentation to post-restructure implementation.
✅ Local and international expertise — perfect for foreign investors and multi-jurisdictional groups.
✅ Fluent in multiple languages — Lithuanian, English, Russian, and Polish.
✅ Trusted by SMEs and large corporations — proven track record of successful restructuring cases.
Take the First Step Toward a Stronger Business
Whether you need a full corporate overhaul or a focused legal adjustment, AM Law will guide your restructuring with clarity, confidence, and compliance.
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- Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of Lithuania.
- Naturalisation.
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