You can order a virtual office package in advance.

Will provide you with a genuine Estonian address for your company registration.

To register an Estonian company, you must have (i) a local legal address, and if any management board member resides outside Estonia/EEA/Switzerland, you will also need (ii) an authorised local contact person.

Package ONE provides the required Estonian address with mail-handling services.

Package TWO includes both the legal address and an authorised contact person, covering both statutory requirements in one bundle.

It is wise to have.

If at least half of the members of the company’s management board do not reside in Estonia, another EEA Member State, or Switzerland, the company must appoint a local Contact Person in Estonia. This requirement is especially relevant when the company’s registered address is outside Estonia.

The Contact Person is officially registered in the Estonian Commercial Register. The appointed Contact Person must confirm their consent either directly in the e-Business Register or by submitting a digitally signed consent to a Public Notary.

The Contact Person service is provided for one year, and the status must be renewed and verified annually.

Key legal, reporting, and compliance obligations.

Before registering an Estonian company, it is important to understand the main ongoing legal and reporting obligations. Every Estonian company must submit an Annual Report to the registration department of the county court (Commercial Register) within 6 months after the end of the financial year. In most cases, the financial year is the calendar year (1 January – 31 December). If the report is not filed on time, the register may impose fines on both the company and its management board members.

A company must always have a valid Estonian legal address, and its name, registry code, and location must be displayed in official business documents and on its website (if applicable). If the management board is located outside Estonia, the company may also need to appoint an authorised local contact person and provide the residence details of board members who are not registered in the Estonian Population Register.

You must also keep registry data up to date (e.g., address, board members, shareholders) and ensure that company documents are submitted correctly (digital originals or notarised copies, and translations when required). Finally, the board must monitor the company’s net assets (equity). If the company becomes insolvent, the board may be required to take immediate action. VAT registration is only required if the company exceeds the legal turnover threshold (or registers voluntarily).

Estonia’s tax framework is renowned for its simplicity and growth-friendly incentives.

1. Zero corporate tax on retained earnings

   • Corporate income tax (20 % of the net amount, calculated as 20/80 on the distributed sum) is due only when you pay dividends or treat funds as non-business expenses. Profits that stay in the company can be reinvested tax-free for unlimited periods, accelerating growth and cash-flow planning.

2. Possibility of tax-exempt dividends in group structures

   • Dividends received from an Estonian or foreign subsidiary may be distributed further without additional Estonian tax if participation conditions are met. Likewise, profits allocated to a foreign permanent establishment are generally exempt.

3. No additional personal income tax for Estonian residents

   • If you are an Estonian tax resident, dividends you receive from your company are not subject to extra personal income tax, corporate tax settles the obligation. (Non-residents must follow the rules of their home country.)

4. Flat, transparent rates elsewhere in the system

   • Payroll taxes, VAT, and other levies use uniform rates with straightforward reporting, reducing compliance overhead.

Remember: The company (a legal person) and you (a natural person) are separate taxpayers. Keeping finances distinct avoids misclassification and ensures you benefit fully from Estonia’s business-friendly regime without risking penalties or double taxation abroad.

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

Key rules, reservation periods, and trademark checks.

In Estonia your company name must be written in the Latin alphabet, avoid unusual symbols, be unique in the Commercial Register, and not duplicate or infringe any registered trademark. Because an Estonian company is also an EU company, it is wise to run an EU-wide trademark search to ensure the name is not already protected elsewhere in the single market.

A legal entity may reserve one business name for six months at a time, specifying both the intended legal form (e.g. OÜ, AS, MTÜ) and field of activity. Only one active reservation is permitted per entity, and the name can be used solely for the chosen form and activity. For valid reasons the reservation can be extended once for a further three months, provided the request is filed no later than five working days before the original reservation expires.

You can order a virtual office package in advance.

Will provide you with a genuine Estonian address for your company registration.

To register an Estonian company, you must have (i) a local legal address, and if any management board member resides outside Estonia/EEA/Switzerland, you will also need (ii) an authorised local contact person.

Package ONE provides the required Estonian address with mail-handling services.

Package TWO includes both the legal address and an authorised contact person, covering both statutory requirements in one bundle.

Yes, in most cases, company liquidation can be handled fully remotely.

We prepare the required documents and guide you through the signing process using Estonia’s digital identity tools (e-Residency card, ID card, Smart-ID, or Mobile-ID).

If some steps require additional verification, we will advise the most practical legal option for remote completion.

You do not need to travel to Estonia in standard cases.

It is wise to have.

If at least half of the members of the company’s management board do not reside in Estonia, another EEA Member State, or Switzerland, the company must appoint a local Contact Person in Estonia. This requirement is especially relevant when the company’s registered address is outside Estonia.

The Contact Person is officially registered in the Estonian Commercial Register. The appointed Contact Person must confirm their consent either directly in the e-Business Register or by submitting a digitally signed consent to a Public Notary.

The Contact Person service is provided for one year, and the status must be renewed and verified annually.

No.

A sole proprietor ( FIE ) does not need a contact person, but must provide a valid Estonian address when applying for entry in the Commercial Register. The same rule applies to freelancers in creative or professional fields.

Before starting business activity, every FIE—whether resident or e-resident—must file an online registration via the Commercial Register; the Tax and Customs Board receives the data automatically, so no separate tax registration is required.

E-resident sole proprietors should note that they must pre-pay social tax four times per year, at a flat amount set annually in the state budget, regardless of actual income.

You can order a virtual office package in advance.

Will provide you with a genuine Estonian address for your company registration.

To register an Estonian company, you must have (i) a local legal address, and if any management board member resides outside Estonia/EEA/Switzerland, you will also need (ii) an authorised local contact person.

Package ONE provides the required Estonian address with mail-handling services.

Package TWO includes both the legal address and an authorised contact person, covering both statutory requirements in one bundle.

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

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

Estonia’s tax framework is renowned for its simplicity and growth-friendly incentives.

1. Zero corporate tax on retained earnings

   • Corporate income tax (20 % of the net amount, calculated as 20/80 on the distributed sum) is due only when you pay dividends or treat funds as non-business expenses. Profits that stay in the company can be reinvested tax-free for unlimited periods, accelerating growth and cash-flow planning.

2. Possibility of tax-exempt dividends in group structures

   • Dividends received from an Estonian or foreign subsidiary may be distributed further without additional Estonian tax if participation conditions are met. Likewise, profits allocated to a foreign permanent establishment are generally exempt.

3. No additional personal income tax for Estonian residents

   • If you are an Estonian tax resident, dividends you receive from your company are not subject to extra personal income tax, corporate tax settles the obligation. (Non-residents must follow the rules of their home country.)

4. Flat, transparent rates elsewhere in the system

   • Payroll taxes, VAT, and other levies use uniform rates with straightforward reporting, reducing compliance overhead.

Remember: The company (a legal person) and you (a natural person) are separate taxpayers. Keeping finances distinct avoids misclassification and ensures you benefit fully from Estonia’s business-friendly regime without risking penalties or double taxation abroad.