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Annual report (1)

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.

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Company formation (2)

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.

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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:

Apostilled Documents

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Company liquitation (1)

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.

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Contact person (1)

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.

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EORI number (1)

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.

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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:

  • 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.

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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:

Apostilled Documents

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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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IOSS (1)

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.

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Package ONE (1)

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.

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Package THREE (2)

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.

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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:

Apostilled Documents

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Package TWO (1)

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.

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Trademark registration (1)

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.

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VAT number (1)

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.

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