Our latest webinar in Connect with AmCham series organized in cooperation with our member Sorainen focused on the tax update for 2021 including such issues as share options, recent amendments concerning the personal income tax and social insurance contributions as well as changes related to VAT on e-commerce. Topics were covered by three experts from Sorainen: Janis Taukacs, Partner, Dace Everte, Senior Associate and Aina Oksenuka, Associate.

On the 18th of February, our sister organization AmCham Estonia together with the EU Commission Representation in Estonia invited AmCham Latvia members to join an interactive forum with the top policy-makers and business experts, who addressed the topics of Responsible AI from many different angles.

The AmCham Board held its semi-annual retreat to discuss the strategic direction for 2021. Among key priority areas will be the enhancement of trade, investment and raising awareness of economic opportunities between Latvia and the US, improving the investment and business climate in Latvia, getting prepared for the future of work and improving health outcomes of Latvia's society.