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Saturday, 04.02.2012, 07:11
How to receive residence permit in UK
27.01.2012Currently there are two types of visas (Tier 1 Investor and Tier 1 Entrepreneur) that allow to apply for settlement and UK citizenship in the future. Law office INLAT PLUS provides assistance in resolution of any issue related to applying for residence permit in the United Kingdom.
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Is it allowed to request from the lessor compensation for improvements done to the property?
20.10.2011Question: Our company has entered into a lease agreement with a shopping centre. The agreement’s term is soon to expire and we’ll have to vacate the premises. There’s a provision that we’re not entitled to compensation for improvements done to premises. Is it possible to request lessor to pay compensation regardless of the said provision? We have invested significant sum of money and it is impossible to remove the improvements without damaging the property.
On the procedure for registration of motor boats in Latvia
20.10.2011Question: I have bought an inflatable motorized boat. Shall I register it with any registers and how much will it cost?
On shareholders’ rights to participate in the management of the company in Latvia
19.09.2011Question: Do shareholders of a limited liability company have a right to intervene in the activity of a company?
On compulsory delivery of handwriting specimen within criminal procedure in Latvia
19.09.2011Question: Being a witness within a criminal case I am requested to give a specimen of handwriting. Am I entitled to refuse from giving the handwriting specimen?
How to expel shareholder from a company in Latvia?
Question: What might be the basis for expulsion of a shareholder from a limited liability company?
On wage recovery in Latvia
Question: May I raise a claim against employer for recovery of wages in case I’ve lost my copy of the employment agreement in Latvia?
Self-defence: How to handle a dog attack in Latvia
Question: Can I kill a dog if it has attacked me? What kind of punishment (if any) will I get for that in Latvia?
Rights of Minority Shareholders of the Company (SIA) in Latvia
Question: As a shareholder of the limited liability company (SIA) I own 10% of the equity capital of the company. Please advise me whether I am entitled to require the company board to provide me with information regarding company’s activity, transactions concluded by the company, etc. What other rights does the law grant to the minority shareholders?
How to remove information about oneself from the database of a collection agency in Latvia
Question: I was reminded a few times by a debt recovery company to pay the debt for the mobile phone. After the first reminder I’ve paid the debt directly to the operator and therefore consider the debt non-existing. However according to the said collection agency the debt wasn’t settled in full and therefore threatens to place my personal data in the database of debtors. Am I entitled to know what information is placed about me in the said database of the collection agency and what should I do if the information is invalid?
On insurance compensation in case of traffic accident in Latvia
Question: After traffic accident drivers of both vehicles (driver 1 and driver 2) have reached an agreement and signed agreed statement. Drivers have specified in the statement that accident occurred due to fault of driver 1. Having obtained a copy of the said statement driver 2 addressed insurance company which he had signed insurance contract with (KASKO). After a while Driver 1 whose liability was insured according to an OCTA insurance policy received a notice from his insurer to compensate the amount paid by the insurer to the driver 2. Such claim of the insurer was based on the circumstance that driver 1 had failed to submit the agreed statement to the insurer. Considering that first driver’s liability was insured are the claims of the insurer well-grounded?
On insurance coverage in Latvia in case of breadwinner’s death in traffic accident
Question: As a result of a traffic accident a person died due to the fault of another driver whose liability was insured in accordance with compulsory civil liability insurance program. Is there a right for any relative of the deceased person to receive coverage from the insurance and what would be the amount?
How to acquire immovable property in Latvia on the basis of a cession agreement
Question: Few years ago my friend had concluded a preliminary contract for the purchase of a flat. Prior to signing of the main agreement my friend was already unable to buy the flat due to financial problems. However I always used to like that flat in a new building and my financial situation is quite good, moreover the flat’s price has decreased. The friend offered to transfer his right to enter into agreement on the basis of a cession agreement. Please kindly advise whether there might be some additional risks in such transaction.
On promissory note in Latvia
Question: A friend of mine asked me to lend him some money. Though I know that person for a long time, I want him to issue a relevant promissory note. Therefore I would like to know whether it is necessary to notarize the promissory note or not?
How to change the name and surname in Latvia?
Question: I have a lot of reasons to change name and surname in latvia. Is it possible?
The europact: outcomes for the Baltic States 
