Yes, a foreign company can register for VAT in Estonia.
To do so, the company must submit a VAT registration application along with an extract from the commercial register of its home country.
The application must include a clear explanation of the company’s business activities and their connection to Estonia—for example, the sale of goods or services in Estonia, or having a fixed establishment or taxable presence.
Documents can be submitted in one of the following ways:
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By a legal representative or
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By an authorised person holding a notarial power of attorney, either:
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in person at the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) service office,
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by post, if the signature is notarised, or
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by e-mail to emta@emta.ee with a valid digital signature (e.g. Estonian ID-card, e-Residency, Smart-ID).
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Once approved, the company will receive an Estonian VAT number and must comply with local VAT rules, including invoicing, reporting, and periodic declarations.