Jana Cerikovaite Smarkova
Partner
Jana Cerikovaite-Smarkova is a Partner, Board Member, and Co-Owner at Afortis Group, with more than 12 years of experience in legal consulting, immigration law, and international business structuring.
She specializes in business setup in Latvia, residence permit programs, accounting coordination, and cross-border advisory for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals relocating to the European Union.
Prior to founding Afortis Group, Jana worked as a lawyer at Rietumu Banka, where she gained strong expertise in legal compliance, corporate advisory, KYC procedures, and financial regulation.
She holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Law from Riga Graduate School of Law, with specialization in EU and International Law.
Jana has completed certified training on Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and International Sanctions issued by the State Revenue Service of Latvia (NIIL program), confirming her professional qualification in regulatory compliance.
Her work is focused on building transparent, secure, and sustainable legal structures for international clients, ensuring full compliance with Latvian and EU regulations.