Question 1

Why the price is so small?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Our price is for a company with no debts and no or little business activity.

Question 2

Whether to assist in the liquidation of a company with large debts and court proceedings?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

It actually depends on each specific case.

We help with liquidation and bankruptcy proceedings. If necessary, we involve partners.

However, the first step is to contact us and describe your problem as precisely as possible.

Question 3

Whether somewhere need to be notified when liquidation has been started?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Yes, this must be done in the so-called official notices, after the liquidation decision has been submitted to the Estonian Business Registry.

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Adding it there or instructing to do it is included in the price of our service.

Question 4

What to do with negative share capital?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

The Estonian Commercial Code states that it needs to be raised.

If a private limited company has less than half of its share capital or less than the amount of share capital specified in § 136 of this Code or the other minimum amount of share capital provided by the law, the shareholders shall decide: 1) Reduction or increase of share capital 2) The dissolution, merger, division or transformation of a private limited company 3) Submission of a bankruptcy petition We can help with the terminal liquidation process. Please take a closer look at our respective service: https://virtualofficeinestonia.com/product/company-termination/

Question 5

Using an e-notary?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Estonian notaries have launched an e-notary service so that company owners can visit an Estonian Embassy abroad to transfer shares, instead of at a notary office in Estonia. You can read more about this on the e-Residency blog here. You can choose a notary by logging in with your digital ID at notar.ee. Don’t worry too much about which one to choose, as long as they can conduct the transaction in English and are part of the e-notary scheme. Notary fees are regulated by law and they all provide the same good quality of service. In the self-service you can:

Choose a notary and make an appointment
Initiate transactions and enter transaction details
Examine contracts before the transaction
View all your notarial transactions and invoices

You can use e-Notary in:

all over Estonia and in the following embassies:
Helsinki
Stockholm
Brussels
London
Riga

In the self-service you can:

Start and sell of companies shares
Certification of copies, printouts, signatures
Authentication of power of attorney
Apostille
etc.

What is the address of the e-notary? https://iseteenindus.notar.ee

Question 6

The Power of Attorney for liquitation?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

If you cannot come to visit an Estonian notary, you cannot visit an e-notary, then the only way to conduct the whole process by power of attorney.

The sample power of attorney will be sent to you automatically with the order confirmation. You can add the necessary information there, legalize it and send it back to us.

Question 7

Is there need for report somewhere about liquidation?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

The liquidators shall immediately publish a notice of the liquidation proceedings of the private limited company in the official publication Ametlikud Teadaanded. The notice of liquidation must state that the creditors if they exist, must submit their claims within four months of the publication of the notice.

Question 8

Is the Estonian company liquidation procedure the same for local and foreign business owners?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Yes, there is no difference between foreign and local owners liquidating companies in Estonia.

Question 9

I am abroad, I want to liquidate my companies, I can't come to Estonia?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

The story is that we are offering a faster way, 48 hours, to get rid of your business, but process speed will start to run from the moment when Public Notary has verified documents.

Question 10

How quickly the service is activated?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Upon order and payment services are activated in 24 hours.

However, please note that in certain cases, such as when a signed contract and KYC documents are required, the activation of the service may be subject to the timely provision of these additional materials. Our team will promptly inform you of any such requirements and work with you to ensure a smooth and efficient activation process.

Question 11

How long it takes to liquitate the company?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

The usual liquidation process lasts at least half a year.

It starts with the initial decision and ends with the final balance and deletion from the register. A faster solution is to sell the company to us, and then we will continue with the liquidation ourselves.

Question 12

How long does the liquidation last?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

The fastest timeline for completing the liquidation of a private limited company in Estonia is six months after the entry of the dissolution in the commercial register and publication of the liquidation notice, as well as three months after notifying shareholders of the final balance sheet and asset distribution plan.

It is important to note that this timeline is dependent on all necessary requirements being fulfilled within this timeframe.

Question 13

How can a private limited company be dissolved?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

A private limited company can be dissolved by a resolution of the shareholders, a court decision, bankruptcy or other conditions specially specified for that purpose in the articles of association.

Question 14

Debitors managment procedure

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Standard Procedure for Non-Payment of Services:

The established protocol for addressing non-payment of services typically involves several steps to ensure a fair resolution. These steps are as follows:

Reminder Letter: A formal communication is sent to the debtor, notifying them of the outstanding payment and requesting immediate settlement. The letter serves as an initial reminder and allows the debtor an opportunity to rectify the situation promptly.
Repeated Reminder Letter: In the event that the debtor fails to respond or settle the outstanding amount after the initial reminder, a subsequent reminder letter is sent as a follow-up measure. This letter reiterates the urgency of payment and emphasizes the potential consequences of continued non-compliance.
SMS Reminder: In addition to written communication, a text message reminder is commonly employed as a supplementary means of notification. This method aims to further prompt the debtor to take immediate action in resolving the unpaid balance.
Register of Debtors: If the debtor remains unresponsive or persistent in non-payment, their details may be recorded in a register of debtors. This record serves as a reference for future actions and ensures transparency within the process.
Court Proceedings: Should the previous steps prove ineffective, legal action may be pursued through court proceedings. This involves initiating a formal lawsuit against the debtor, presenting the case before a judge or magistrate, and seeking a legal judgment in favor of the owed amount.
Bailiff or Debt Collection Company: If necessary, following a court judgment, the services of a bailiff or a reputable debt collection company may be enlisted. These professionals are authorized to take further action to recover the owed funds, which may include seizing assets, enforcing payment plans, or implementing other legal measures.

It is important to note that throughout this process, initial transaction costs incurred as a result of pursuing the outstanding payment will be included. Additionally, as the proceedings progress, state fees and bailiff costs, which are associated with legal action and the involvement of authorized officials, will be added to the outstanding balance.

Question 15

Can I also liquidate a company by joining a natural person?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible.

A private limited company or public limited company may, as a company being acquired, merge with the assets of a natural person (acquiring natural person) who is the sole shareholder of the company.

The merger is permitted also in case the shares are in the joint ownership of the spouses. The merger of a private limited company or public limited company with the assets of the company's shareholder who is a natural person is permitted also in case in addition to this shareholder the shares of a private limited company or public limited company being acquired are held exclusively by the company itself.

The assets of a company being acquired, including its obligations, shall transfer to the acquiring company upon merger.

The merger will take place without liquidation proceedings. So it's faster than conventional liquidation.

The merger process between a natural person and her/his company takes far less than the conventional liquidation - about 2-4 months.

Question 16

Are company liquidation and bankruptcy the same?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

No, they are two different procedures. A company must first declare bankrupt and then be liquidated.

Question 17

Why the price is so small?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Our price is for a company with no debts and no or little business activity.

Question 18

Whether to assist in the liquidation of a company with large debts and court proceedings?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

It actually depends on each specific case.

We help with liquidation and bankruptcy proceedings. If necessary, we involve partners.

However, the first step is to contact us and describe your problem as precisely as possible.

Question 19

Whether somewhere need to be notified when liquidation has been started?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Yes, this must be done in the so-called official notices, after the liquidation decision has been submitted to the Estonian Business Registry.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6404" src="http://virtualofficeinestonia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ametlikud-teadaanded-logo.png" alt="" width="293" height="80" />

Adding it there or instructing to do it is included in the price of our service.

Question 20

What to do with negative share capital?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

The Estonian Commercial Code states that it needs to be raised.

If a private limited company has less than half of its share capital or less than the amount of share capital specified in § 136 of this Code or the other minimum amount of share capital provided by the law, the shareholders shall decide: 1) Reduction or increase of share capital 2) The dissolution, merger, division or transformation of a private limited company 3) Submission of a bankruptcy petition We can help with the terminal liquidation process. Please take a closer look at our respective service: https://virtualofficeinestonia.com/product/company-termination/

Question 21

Using an e-notary?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Estonian notaries have launched an e-notary service so that company owners can visit an Estonian Embassy abroad to transfer shares, instead of at a notary office in Estonia. You can read more about this on the e-Residency blog here. You can choose a notary by logging in with your digital ID at notar.ee. Don’t worry too much about which one to choose, as long as they can conduct the transaction in English and are part of the e-notary scheme. Notary fees are regulated by law and they all provide the same good quality of service. In the self-service you can:

Choose a notary and make an appointment
Initiate transactions and enter transaction details
Examine contracts before the transaction
View all your notarial transactions and invoices

You can use e-Notary in:

all over Estonia and in the following embassies:
Helsinki
Stockholm
Brussels
London
Riga

In the self-service you can:

Start and sell of companies shares
Certification of copies, printouts, signatures
Authentication of power of attorney
Apostille
etc.

What is the address of the e-notary? https://iseteenindus.notar.ee

Question 22

The Power of Attorney for liquitation?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

If you cannot come to visit an Estonian notary, you cannot visit an e-notary, then the only way to conduct the whole process by power of attorney.

The sample power of attorney will be sent to you automatically with the order confirmation. You can add the necessary information there, legalize it and send it back to us.

Question 23

Is there need for report somewhere about liquidation?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

The liquidators shall immediately publish a notice of the liquidation proceedings of the private limited company in the official publication Ametlikud Teadaanded. The notice of liquidation must state that the creditors if they exist, must submit their claims within four months of the publication of the notice.

Question 24

Is the Estonian company liquidation procedure the same for local and foreign business owners?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Yes, there is no difference between foreign and local owners liquidating companies in Estonia.

Question 25

I am abroad, I want to liquidate my companies, I can't come to Estonia?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

The story is that we are offering a faster way, 48 hours, to get rid of your business, but process speed will start to run from the moment when Public Notary has verified documents.

Question 26

How quickly the service is activated?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Upon order and payment services are activated in 24 hours.

However, please note that in certain cases, such as when a signed contract and KYC documents are required, the activation of the service may be subject to the timely provision of these additional materials. Our team will promptly inform you of any such requirements and work with you to ensure a smooth and efficient activation process.

Question 27

How long it takes to liquitate the company?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

The usual liquidation process lasts at least half a year.

It starts with the initial decision and ends with the final balance and deletion from the register. A faster solution is to sell the company to us, and then we will continue with the liquidation ourselves.

Question 28

How long does the liquidation last?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

The fastest timeline for completing the liquidation of a private limited company in Estonia is six months after the entry of the dissolution in the commercial register and publication of the liquidation notice, as well as three months after notifying shareholders of the final balance sheet and asset distribution plan.

It is important to note that this timeline is dependent on all necessary requirements being fulfilled within this timeframe.

Question 29

How can a private limited company be dissolved?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

A private limited company can be dissolved by a resolution of the shareholders, a court decision, bankruptcy or other conditions specially specified for that purpose in the articles of association.

Question 30

Debitors managment procedure

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Standard Procedure for Non-Payment of Services:

The established protocol for addressing non-payment of services typically involves several steps to ensure a fair resolution. These steps are as follows:

Reminder Letter: A formal communication is sent to the debtor, notifying them of the outstanding payment and requesting immediate settlement. The letter serves as an initial reminder and allows the debtor an opportunity to rectify the situation promptly.
Repeated Reminder Letter: In the event that the debtor fails to respond or settle the outstanding amount after the initial reminder, a subsequent reminder letter is sent as a follow-up measure. This letter reiterates the urgency of payment and emphasizes the potential consequences of continued non-compliance.
SMS Reminder: In addition to written communication, a text message reminder is commonly employed as a supplementary means of notification. This method aims to further prompt the debtor to take immediate action in resolving the unpaid balance.
Register of Debtors: If the debtor remains unresponsive or persistent in non-payment, their details may be recorded in a register of debtors. This record serves as a reference for future actions and ensures transparency within the process.
Court Proceedings: Should the previous steps prove ineffective, legal action may be pursued through court proceedings. This involves initiating a formal lawsuit against the debtor, presenting the case before a judge or magistrate, and seeking a legal judgment in favor of the owed amount.
Bailiff or Debt Collection Company: If necessary, following a court judgment, the services of a bailiff or a reputable debt collection company may be enlisted. These professionals are authorized to take further action to recover the owed funds, which may include seizing assets, enforcing payment plans, or implementing other legal measures.

It is important to note that throughout this process, initial transaction costs incurred as a result of pursuing the outstanding payment will be included. Additionally, as the proceedings progress, state fees and bailiff costs, which are associated with legal action and the involvement of authorized officials, will be added to the outstanding balance.

Question 31

Can I also liquidate a company by joining a natural person?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible.

A private limited company or public limited company may, as a company being acquired, merge with the assets of a natural person (acquiring natural person) who is the sole shareholder of the company.

The merger is permitted also in case the shares are in the joint ownership of the spouses. The merger of a private limited company or public limited company with the assets of the company's shareholder who is a natural person is permitted also in case in addition to this shareholder the shares of a private limited company or public limited company being acquired are held exclusively by the company itself.

The assets of a company being acquired, including its obligations, shall transfer to the acquiring company upon merger.

The merger will take place without liquidation proceedings. So it's faster than conventional liquidation.

The merger process between a natural person and her/his company takes far less than the conventional liquidation - about 2-4 months.

Question 32

Are company liquidation and bankruptcy the same?

John Doe · Accepted Answer

No, they are two different procedures. A company must first declare bankrupt and then be liquidated.

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