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A nearshore partner in Lithuania for French companies — senior product teams, GDPR compliance inside the EU and working hours aligned with Paris.

Last updated: 22 July 2026

Short answer

ScaleTech is a nearshore software development partner for French companies. Based in Vilnius, we provide senior product-engineering teams, GDPR compliance without third-country transfers, a one-hour difference from Paris and cost well below local hiring or a Paris-based ESN — with a 4.9 Clutch rating.

Why French companies nearshore to Lithuania

Hiring a senior developer in France routinely takes months, and ESN day rates weigh heavily on product budgets. Nearshoring to Lithuania answers both without distant-offshore drawbacks: the same legal framework, one hour of difference and under three hours' flight from Paris.

Fixed price, time and materials, or dedicated team

A fixed-price engagement suits a stable, well-described scope. Time and materials suits shifting priorities where you steer directly. A dedicated team sits between the two: steady capacity, a named lead on our side, scope adjustable sprint by sprint. The costliest mistake is signing fixed price against a vague scope — every change then becomes a negotiation.

Frequently asked questions

How does Lithuania compare with offshoring to North Africa or Asia?
Time zone, legal framework and accessibility. Lithuania is one hour from Paris, so exchanges happen within the day rather than the next. As an EU member the GDPR applies directly, with no transfer outside the Union. Flights from Paris take under three hours.
Is the engagement GDPR-compliant?
Yes. Lithuania is an EU member state and the GDPR applies directly. We sign an Article 28 processing agreement, and no third-country transfer mechanism is required.
How does the cost compare with a French ESN?
The gap is significant at comparable quality, though it depends on profiles and volume. Compare complete team cost per month — including leadership, QA and DevOps — rather than day rate in isolation.
Does the work qualify for the French R&D tax credit?
Eligibility for the Crédit d'Impôt Recherche depends on the nature of the work and the status of the provider, with specific rules for organisations located in the EU. This should be confirmed with your tax adviser before committing; we supply the technical documentation required.
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