Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate expands debt management and warns of scams

The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) is expanding the scope of financial obligations managed through its centralized system. Starting June 30, 2026, the ‘Mano VMI’ platform will include economic sanctions, procedural fines, court-ordered sums, and other state-owed obligations in addition to standard taxes and administrative fines.

This new system allows for real-time automated data transfer, enabling citizens and companies to view and pay various debts in one location. The update also introduces a new debt collection procedure via the ‘PLAIS’ information system, which may allow for the restriction of bank accounts if debts remain unpaid after notification. The system also allows for the use of existing overpayments to cover new debts.

Concurrently, the VMI has issued a warning regarding an increase in fraudulent activity. Scammers are sending fake SMS messages claiming there are outstanding fines and directing users to malicious websites. The VMI emphasizes that it never sends SMS messages containing specific tax, overpayment, or fine amounts or external links; such information must only be verified by logging into the official ‘Mano VMI’ or Electronic Declaration System (EDS).