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On 25 August, Latvia's Cabinet approved amendments covering loyalty-programme cashback, the reduced patent-fee regime, subcontractor employee wages and other personal income tax issues. The changes are not yet in force and still require approval by the Saeima.
Latvian businesses can still apply for EU co-funding to prepare for a share or bond issue on Nasdaq Riga’s regulated market or First North. According to data updated after 21 August 2026, EUR 1,232,992.44 remained available, and applications are open until 31 December 2026.
Since 1 July 2026, certain 2.5–3.5 tonne light commercial vehicles used in international freight transport must use smart tachographs and comply with EU driving and rest rules. Driver-posting requirements may also apply, affecting remuneration, documentation and payroll administration.
On the morning of 24 August, Brent crude fell toward $93 a barrel, gold reached a more than three-month high and the US dollar remained near multi-month lows. Markets are awaiting new US sanctions on Iran, inflation data and signals from the Federal Reserve.