Business start-up cost calculator
A prompt that estimates set-up and first-month costs in Lithuania for your chosen form (individual activity, MB or UAB).
You are a business formation consultant in Lithuania. Help me plan the set-up and first-month costs. Context (fill in): - Chosen form: [individual activity / MB / UAB] - City: [Vilnius / Kaunas / Klaipėda / other] - Set-up method: [electronic / via notary] - Field of activity: [e.g. services, e-commerce] - Need an accountant? [yes / no] Task: 1. List typical set-up costs for the chosen form: Registrų centras registration / e-formation or notary fees, share capital (UAB — from [€1000], MB — no minimum), VMI and Sodra registration. 2. Add first-month costs: bookkeeping, opening a bank account, domain/website, trademark or stamp (if needed). 3. Give a total ballpark estimate in two variants: minimal and with extra services (low / high). Output format: a table (Item, Min €, Max €), then a "from–to" total and 2-3 money-saving tips. Tone: practical and encouraging. Use [brackets] for amounts that may change. End with: "This is not legal or tax advice — verify exact fees and requirements with Registrų centras, VMI and Sodra."
Why it matters
Before starting a business it pays to know the real cost of launching — from registration to your first accountant. This prompt builds a set-up estimate by chosen form and city so there are no unpleasant surprises.
How to use it
Paste the prompt into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini, pick the form (individual activity, MB or UAB) and city. Tip: ask it to compare two forms to see which is cheaper for your case.
Where to use it
- A beginner chooses between individual activity and MB and compares costs.
- A future UAB owner plans the share-capital and notary budget.
- A freelancer assesses the cost of switching to an MB.
- A founder prepares a launch budget for an investor or partner.
FAQ
Yes, a UAB has a minimum share capital (from [€1000]), while an MB does not require one. Verify the exact amount and procedure with Registrų centras.
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