Description
Service Includes:
- Preparation of All Founding Documents
- This includes the Founding Decision and the Articles of Association, which are fully compliant with Estonian legal requirements.
- State Registration Fee
- All mandatory government fees for registering the nonprofit association are covered.
- Registration in the Estonian Business Registry
- Your nonprofit association will be officially registered in the Estonian Business Registry, ensuring full legal standing.
Nonprofit Association (NPA) Formation Structure:
- Standard Formation: 149 EUR
- Available for clients with Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, or Belgian ID-Card, Estonian e-residency card, or Estonian and Lithuanian Mobile-ID.
- Alternative Formation: 390 EUR
- If you do not have the required electronic identification, the process must be completed by a Public Notary or through a Power of Attorney. The additional payment link will be sent separately.
Additional Requirements:
- Estonian Address: A legal Estonian address is mandatory for NPA formation (included in Package ONE).
- Contact Person: If the management board is located outside Estonia, a Contact Person is required (included in Package TWO).
- Second Founder: Estonian law requires at least two founders. If needed, we can provide a second founder—don’t hesitate to contact us for more details.
FAQ
Formation of a nonprofit association (5)
Identification methods.
The following forms of electronic identification are accepted for digital signing and access to Estonian e-services:
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Estonian ID card
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Estonian e-Residency card
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Estonian Smart-ID
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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:
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The foundation cannot be established fully remotely.
The establishment documents must be notarised in Estonia (on-site), or you can grant us a Power of Attorney so we can complete the notarial procedure on your behalf.
Even if you are not able to travel, we can still assist you with the required Estonian legal address and, if needed, an authorised contact person service.
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Yes.
Under the Estonian Non-profit Associations Act, a non-profit association (NPO) must be established by at least two founders. Founders may be natural or legal persons.
There is no fixed limit on the number of board members — the structure can be tailored to your organisation’s needs.
If you need support in arranging a second founder, we can assist you with a suitable solution.
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If a company or nonprofit association is established remotely, no documents will be received on paper immediately.
Each founder can download and print copies of the commercial register free of charge.
In the exceptional case that the incorporation takes place with a Public Notary, the verified documents on paper may also be received.
If there is a need to use these papers abroad, they must be legalized through an apostille:
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Basically, yes.
If the activity is related to the goals of the association.
However, it should not be the only source of income. The main part, or at least some of it, must still usually come from subsidies and membership fees.
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