Can a foreign company register for VAT?

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:

  • By a legal representative or

  • By an authorised person holding a notarial power of attorney, either:

    • in person at the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) service office,

    • by post, if the signature is notarised, or

    • by e-mail to emta@emta.ee with a valid digital signature (e.g. Estonian ID-card, e-Residency, Smart-ID).

Once approved, the company will receive an Estonian VAT number and must comply with local VAT rules, including invoicing, reporting, and periodic declarations.

Categories: Taxis in Estonia, VAT number
Tags: Estonia, Foreign company, VAT
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