Q: Does the self-employed person need a contact person?

No. A sole proprietor ( FIE ) does not need a contact person, but must provide a valid Estonian address when applying for entry in the Commercial Register. The same rule applies to freelancers in creative or professional fields. Before starting business activity, every FIE—whether resident or e-resident—must file an online registration via the Commercial Register; the Tax and Customs Board receives the data automatically, so no separate tax registration is required. E-resident sole proprietors should note that they must pre-pay social tax four times per year , at a flat amount set annually in the state budget, regardless of actual income.

Question 1

When is a Contact Person required?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

It is wise to have.

If at least half of the members of the company’s management board do not reside in Estonia, another EEA Member State, or Switzerland, the company must appoint a local Contact Person in Estonia. This requirement is especially relevant when the company’s registered address is outside Estonia.

The Contact Person is officially registered in the Estonian Commercial Register. The appointed Contact Person must confirm their consent either directly in the e-Business Register or by submitting a digitally signed consent to a Public Notary.

The Contact Person service is provided for one year, and the status must be renewed and verified annually.

Question 2

What ID cards can be used?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Identification methods.

The following forms of electronic identification are accepted for digital signing and access to Estonian e-services:

Estonian ID card
Estonian e-Residency card
Estonian Smart-ID
Estonian Mobile-ID

For the most up-to-date list and technical requirements, visit www.id.ee.
Please note that accepted identification methods may change over time, so it's important to stay informed of any updates.

Additional info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPIxhFZcP_Y&t=18s

Question 3

Is the contact person a juridical or physical person?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

We offer the legal entity option.

A Contact Person in Estonia may be appointed as either a natural person (individual) or a legal entity (company), depending on the service provider’s structure and legal basis.

Our legal entity option means the Contact Person service is provided through our licensed corporate service structure.

Our activity is supported by an official authorisation issued by the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, ensuring the service is compliant and professionally managed.

Question 4

How long is the Contact Person appointed for and how is consent given?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

A Contact Person can be appointed for a fixed term (e.g. one year).

Once the term expires, the Contact Person is automatically removed from the company record in the Estonian Commercial Register, and a new appointment must be made for the next period.

The appointed person must provide formal consent, which is given digitally either directly in the e-Business Register or by submitting a digitally signed consent to a Public Notary.

The Contact Person must first be linked to the company in the relevant register environment before the consent can be confirmed.

Question 5

Does the self-employed person need a contact person?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

No.

A sole proprietor ( FIE ) does not need a contact person, but must provide a valid Estonian address when applying for entry in the Commercial Register. The same rule applies to freelancers in creative or professional fields.

Before starting business activity, every FIE—whether resident or e-resident—must file an online registration via the Commercial Register; the Tax and Customs Board receives the data automatically, so no separate tax registration is required.

E-resident sole proprietors should note that they must pre-pay social tax four times per year, at a flat amount set annually in the state budget, regardless of actual income.

Question 6

Can I order a virtual office before forming my company?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

You can order a virtual office package in advance.

Will provide you with a genuine Estonian address for your company registration.

To register an Estonian company, you must have (i) a local legal address, and if any management board member resides outside Estonia/EEA/Switzerland, you will also need (ii) an authorised local contact person.

Package ONE provides the required Estonian address with mail-handling services.

Package TWO includes both the legal address and an authorised contact person, covering both statutory requirements in one bundle.

Question 7

When is a Contact Person required?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

It is wise to have.

If at least half of the members of the company’s management board do not reside in Estonia, another EEA Member State, or Switzerland, the company must appoint a local Contact Person in Estonia. This requirement is especially relevant when the company’s registered address is outside Estonia.

The Contact Person is officially registered in the Estonian Commercial Register. The appointed Contact Person must confirm their consent either directly in the e-Business Register or by submitting a digitally signed consent to a Public Notary.

The Contact Person service is provided for one year, and the status must be renewed and verified annually.

Question 8

What ID cards can be used?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Identification methods.

The following forms of electronic identification are accepted for digital signing and access to Estonian e-services:

Estonian ID card
Estonian e-Residency card
Estonian Smart-ID
Estonian Mobile-ID

For the most up-to-date list and technical requirements, visit www.id.ee.
Please note that accepted identification methods may change over time, so it's important to stay informed of any updates.

Additional info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPIxhFZcP_Y&t=18s

Question 9

Is the contact person a juridical or physical person?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

We offer the legal entity option.

A Contact Person in Estonia may be appointed as either a natural person (individual) or a legal entity (company), depending on the service provider’s structure and legal basis.

Our legal entity option means the Contact Person service is provided through our licensed corporate service structure.

Our activity is supported by an official authorisation issued by the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, ensuring the service is compliant and professionally managed.

Question 10

How long is the Contact Person appointed for and how is consent given?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

A Contact Person can be appointed for a fixed term (e.g. one year).

Once the term expires, the Contact Person is automatically removed from the company record in the Estonian Commercial Register, and a new appointment must be made for the next period.

The appointed person must provide formal consent, which is given digitally either directly in the e-Business Register or by submitting a digitally signed consent to a Public Notary.

The Contact Person must first be linked to the company in the relevant register environment before the consent can be confirmed.

Question 11

Does the self-employed person need a contact person?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

No.

A sole proprietor ( FIE ) does not need a contact person, but must provide a valid Estonian address when applying for entry in the Commercial Register. The same rule applies to freelancers in creative or professional fields.

Before starting business activity, every FIE—whether resident or e-resident—must file an online registration via the Commercial Register; the Tax and Customs Board receives the data automatically, so no separate tax registration is required.

E-resident sole proprietors should note that they must pre-pay social tax four times per year, at a flat amount set annually in the state budget, regardless of actual income.

Question 12

Can I order a virtual office before forming my company?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

You can order a virtual office package in advance.

Will provide you with a genuine Estonian address for your company registration.

To register an Estonian company, you must have (i) a local legal address, and if any management board member resides outside Estonia/EEA/Switzerland, you will also need (ii) an authorised local contact person.

Package ONE provides the required Estonian address with mail-handling services.

Package TWO includes both the legal address and an authorised contact person, covering both statutory requirements in one bundle.

Question 13

When is a Contact Person required?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

It is wise to have.

If at least half of the members of the company’s management board do not reside in Estonia, another EEA Member State, or Switzerland, the company must appoint a local Contact Person in Estonia. This requirement is especially relevant when the company’s registered address is outside Estonia.

The Contact Person is officially registered in the Estonian Commercial Register. The appointed Contact Person must confirm their consent either directly in the e-Business Register or by submitting a digitally signed consent to a Public Notary.

The Contact Person service is provided for one year, and the status must be renewed and verified annually.

Question 14

What ID cards can be used?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Identification methods.

The following forms of electronic identification are accepted for digital signing and access to Estonian e-services:

Estonian ID card
Estonian e-Residency card
Estonian Smart-ID
Estonian Mobile-ID

For the most up-to-date list and technical requirements, visit www.id.ee.
Please note that accepted identification methods may change over time, so it's important to stay informed of any updates.

Additional info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPIxhFZcP_Y&t=18s

Question 15

Is the contact person a juridical or physical person?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

We offer the legal entity option.

A Contact Person in Estonia may be appointed as either a natural person (individual) or a legal entity (company), depending on the service provider’s structure and legal basis.

Our legal entity option means the Contact Person service is provided through our licensed corporate service structure.

Our activity is supported by an official authorisation issued by the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, ensuring the service is compliant and professionally managed.

Question 16

How long is the Contact Person appointed for and how is consent given?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

A Contact Person can be appointed for a fixed term (e.g. one year).

Once the term expires, the Contact Person is automatically removed from the company record in the Estonian Commercial Register, and a new appointment must be made for the next period.

The appointed person must provide formal consent, which is given digitally either directly in the e-Business Register or by submitting a digitally signed consent to a Public Notary.

The Contact Person must first be linked to the company in the relevant register environment before the consent can be confirmed.

Question 17

Does the self-employed person need a contact person?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

No.

A sole proprietor ( FIE ) does not need a contact person, but must provide a valid Estonian address when applying for entry in the Commercial Register. The same rule applies to freelancers in creative or professional fields.

Before starting business activity, every FIE—whether resident or e-resident—must file an online registration via the Commercial Register; the Tax and Customs Board receives the data automatically, so no separate tax registration is required.

E-resident sole proprietors should note that they must pre-pay social tax four times per year, at a flat amount set annually in the state budget, regardless of actual income.

Question 18

Can I order a virtual office before forming my company?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

You can order a virtual office package in advance.

Will provide you with a genuine Estonian address for your company registration.

To register an Estonian company, you must have (i) a local legal address, and if any management board member resides outside Estonia/EEA/Switzerland, you will also need (ii) an authorised local contact person.

Package ONE provides the required Estonian address with mail-handling services.

Package TWO includes both the legal address and an authorised contact person, covering both statutory requirements in one bundle.

Question 19

When is a Contact Person required?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

It is wise to have.

If at least half of the members of the company’s management board do not reside in Estonia, another EEA Member State, or Switzerland, the company must appoint a local Contact Person in Estonia. This requirement is especially relevant when the company’s registered address is outside Estonia.

The Contact Person is officially registered in the Estonian Commercial Register. The appointed Contact Person must confirm their consent either directly in the e-Business Register or by submitting a digitally signed consent to a Public Notary.

The Contact Person service is provided for one year, and the status must be renewed and verified annually.

Question 20

What ID cards can be used?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Identification methods.

The following forms of electronic identification are accepted for digital signing and access to Estonian e-services:

Estonian ID card
Estonian e-Residency card
Estonian Smart-ID
Estonian Mobile-ID

For the most up-to-date list and technical requirements, visit www.id.ee.
Please note that accepted identification methods may change over time, so it's important to stay informed of any updates.

Additional info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPIxhFZcP_Y&t=18s

Question 21

Is the contact person a juridical or physical person?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

We offer the legal entity option.

A Contact Person in Estonia may be appointed as either a natural person (individual) or a legal entity (company), depending on the service provider’s structure and legal basis.

Our legal entity option means the Contact Person service is provided through our licensed corporate service structure.

Our activity is supported by an official authorisation issued by the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, ensuring the service is compliant and professionally managed.

Question 22

How long is the Contact Person appointed for and how is consent given?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

A Contact Person can be appointed for a fixed term (e.g. one year).

Once the term expires, the Contact Person is automatically removed from the company record in the Estonian Commercial Register, and a new appointment must be made for the next period.

The appointed person must provide formal consent, which is given digitally either directly in the e-Business Register or by submitting a digitally signed consent to a Public Notary.

The Contact Person must first be linked to the company in the relevant register environment before the consent can be confirmed.

Question 23

Does the self-employed person need a contact person?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

No.

A sole proprietor ( FIE ) does not need a contact person, but must provide a valid Estonian address when applying for entry in the Commercial Register. The same rule applies to freelancers in creative or professional fields.

Before starting business activity, every FIE—whether resident or e-resident—must file an online registration via the Commercial Register; the Tax and Customs Board receives the data automatically, so no separate tax registration is required.

E-resident sole proprietors should note that they must pre-pay social tax four times per year, at a flat amount set annually in the state budget, regardless of actual income.

Question 24

Can I order a virtual office before forming my company?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

You can order a virtual office package in advance.

Will provide you with a genuine Estonian address for your company registration.

To register an Estonian company, you must have (i) a local legal address, and if any management board member resides outside Estonia/EEA/Switzerland, you will also need (ii) an authorised local contact person.

Package ONE provides the required Estonian address with mail-handling services.

Package TWO includes both the legal address and an authorised contact person, covering both statutory requirements in one bundle.

Package TWO (3)

What ID cards can be used?

Identification methods.

Is the contact person a juridical or physical person?

We offer the legal entity option.

How long is the Contact Person appointed for and how is consent given?

A Contact Person can be appointed for a fixed term (e.g. one year).

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What ID cards can be used?

Identification methods.

Is the contact person a juridical or physical person?

We offer the legal entity option.

How long is the Contact Person appointed for and how is consent given?

A Contact Person can be appointed for a fixed term (e.g. one year).

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