Mr Gintaras Balcius > Ellex > Vilnius, Lithuania > Lawyer Profile

Ellex
JOGAILOS 9
01116 VILNIUS
Lithuania

Work Department

Tax Practice

Position

Gintaras Balčius is Head of Tax practice at Ellex in Lithuania. A highly experienced tax consultant and economist has been advising companies and individuals on tax matters for almost 30 years. Various legal directories and the market rate Gintaras as a top professional capable to offer timely and far-reaching solutions to clients. Having exceptional knowledge of tax law requirements and extensive know-how he can identify current and potential tax risks in the company and offer the most effective ways to reduce those risks. Gintaras consults international and local clients on tax planning, indirect taxation, transfer pricing and transactional tax structuring matters. His professional strengths are a swift insight in the client’s interests and business needs and excellent communication skills in dealing with the Lithuanian tax administrator.

Education

1990
Vilnius University, Lithuania
Master degree in Economics

Lawyer Rankings

Lithuania > Employment

The employment law practice at Ellex has a strong and diverse team that handles various employment law-related matters. The team is led by Ramūnas Petravičius, who has a wealth of experience specialising in the area. Raimundas Lideika and Jurgita Samrickiene handle employment-law disputes, whilst nationally renowned tax experts Gintaras Balcius and Rūta Švedarauskienė provide practical advice on all aspects of employee share plans, incentives, and employment taxes. Furthermore, Migle Petkeviciene assists clients with employee data protection matters, and Nerijus Patlabys offers key support across the department.

Lithuania > Tax

(Leading partners)

Gintaras BalčiusEllex

The tax practice at Ellex serves an impressive list of domestic and international clientele, providing a plethora of tax and legal advisory services. The team is well-known for representing clients in tax disputes, including on customs matters and environmental taxes, as well as assisting in transfer pricing matters. Furthermore, the team has a developed cross-border practice, boasting extensive international experience. The team is led by Gintaras Balcius, with a diverse professional tax background and a particular focus on tax planning, indirect taxation and transfer pricing matters.