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As a physical or juridical person, the utilization of an address is essential for various reasons.
All addresses we provide are located in real, physical premises, fully serviced business buildings in central Tallinn.
Having a reliable address—whether you are a private individual or a legal entity—is more than a formality in Estonia:
Who needs it
Why it matters
Typical uses
Natural persons (individuals)
• Receive letters, small parcels, bank cards, and official notices. • Fulfil the statutory requirement to state an address when founding a company (including for e-residents).
① Register a new Estonian company. ② Receive government or banking correspondence. ③ Keep personal and business mail separate.
Legal persons (companies, NGOs, partnerships)
• Mandatory “registered office” for the Commercial Register. • Boosts credibility with banks, investors, and customers. • Ensures a fixed location for service of legal documents.
① List on the Commercial Register and invoicing documents. ② Collect licences / permits that require a local address. ③ Receive official letters, court notices, and parcels.
Compliance & risk management
Estonian law (Commercial Code §63) obliges every company to maintain a local address for legal notices.
Certain regulated activities (e.g. fintech, crypto, FTS licences) require an in-country address before an application will be processed.
A dedicated address helps you avoid missed deadlines, fines, or dissolved-by-court actions triggered by undelivered mail.
Professional image Publishing a recognised business address—rather than a home or foreign location—signals permanence and transparency, especially to EU-based partners and payment providers.
Bottom line An address is not just somewhere to “park” mail or just a mailbox; it is a legal safeguard, a credibility booster, and a practical tool for staying organised—whether you are launching your first Estonian company or scaling an established enterprise.
An apostille is an internationally recognised certificate—attached to a public document—that confirms the authenticity of the signer, seal, and capacity in which the document was issued. It allows the document to be accepted in any other state that has joined the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention (you can check the current list of member countries on the convention’s website).
In Estonia, only public notaries may issue a public document. Because the same notary cannot both notarise a document and apostille it, the process normally involves two separate notaries:
Notary A notarises or authenticates the original document.
Notary B adds the apostille that certifies Notary A’s authority and signature.
After notarisation and apostilling, the document is usually translated by a sworn translator into the language required by the receiving country. Courier or postal delivery costs are extra and depend on the shipping method you select.
The background check we offer has nothing to do with applying for e-Residency. Estonia’s Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB) carries out its own screening of every e-Residency applicant and charges the state fee set in the Identity Documents Act and the State Fees Act. Those fees vary by pick-up location (Tallinn: no extra charge; embassies: + €20; partner hubs such as Seoul, Tokyo or San Francisco: local service fee).
What e-Residency is — and isn’t
A government-issued digital ID that lets you sign, authenticate and run an EU company online.
Not a form of citizenship, tax residency, visa, residence permit, or travel document.
Our background-check service is designed for corporate due-diligence on Estonian natural or legal persons; it neither replaces nor influences the PBGB’s screening for e-Residency applications. For official details on e-Residency requirements and fees, see the PBGB website.
End-to-end background-check service is fast, confidential, and fully compliant
Once your order and payment are confirmed we e-mail you a short intake form asking for the target’s key identifiers—typically a full name, Estonian personal ID-code (isikukood) or company registration number. After we receive this information our compliance team:
Searches official Estonian sources – Commercial Register, Beneficial Ownership Register, Land Register, tax and court databases, sanctions lists and press archives.
Verifies and consolidates the findings – matching records across databases, flagging inconsistencies and potential risks.
Drafts a concise report – summarising ownership, management, legal disputes, insolvency history, licences, sanctions, PEP status and any adverse media.
The finished report is delivered as a secure PDF to your chosen e-mail address—usually within two to three business days—so you can make informed decisions based on reliable, up-to-date data. All searches are confidential and performed in accordance with Estonian data-protection law.
For a private limited company, the absolute minimum is six months—but only if every statutory step is completed on time.
The clock starts when the dissolution is entered in the Commercial Registerand the liquidation notice is published in the state gazette Ametlikud Teadaanded.
At least four months must pass after shareholders are notified of the final balance sheet and asset-distribution plan.
If all filings, creditor notices, and tax clearances are handled promptly, the process can be wrapped up in roughly half a year; any outstanding requirements will extend the timeline.
The Economic Operators Registration and Identification System, commonly referred to as EORI, is a registration system that is mandatory for companies engaged in importing or exporting goods from or to non-EU countries within the EU.
The EORI code is specific to the country where the company is established and is required for customs clearance procedures.
For instance, if an Estonian company imports goods directly to Germany, it is still required to obtain an EORI number in Estonia, as this is where the company is registered. This ensures compliance with the EU’s customs regulations and facilitates the efficient movement of goods across borders.
In cases where the concerned person has authorized the disclosure of their information, it is possible to conduct a search for the name and address of the company or individual associated with that EORI number.
We provide a physical SIM card — not just a virtual number.
One key advantage of our service is that we offer a physical, tangible SIM card, which is essential for many online platforms and service providers.
Major platforms like Google, LinkedIn, and others often do not accept virtual or VoIP numbers for identity verification, two-factor authentication, or account recovery. In contrast, our SIM cards are issued by Telia, a reputable EU-based mobile operator, and are fully recognised by these systems.
This means:
You can reliably use the number for SMS verification and secure logins
You avoid common issues with virtual or app-based numbers, which are often rejected or flagged
You gain long-term stability and compatibility for business and personal use
In short, we help you stay connected securely and reliably—without the limitations of virtual-only solutions.
Your Telia prepaid SIM card is fully pre-activated by us before shipping.
This includes both the SIM card itself and roaming functionality, so you can start using it immediately upon arrival.
Getting started:
Insert the SIM card into your mobile device.
Turn on the phone and enter the PIN code: 0000.
The card is already activated—you can make calls, send messages, or use mobile data right away.
Usage terms and validity:
Roaming is enabled, so the SIM works in Estonia and other EU/EEA countries under fair usage conditions.
The starter kit includes €1 of credit.
After activation or a top-up of at least €3, the card remains fully active for 180 days.
After the 180-day period, if no top-up is made, the card still allows:
Receiving incoming calls
Reading SMS messages
Calling the Estonian emergency number 112
Topping up the card during a 30-day grace period
Important notes:
If you encounter any issues during activation, Telia (our service provider) can assist you. Visit: www.telia.ee
However, any transport or delivery issues after dispatch are the customer’s responsibility and should be resolved directly with the chosen courier or postal service.
This setup ensures fast, secure, and ready-to-use connectivity—ideal for travelers, e-residents, and remote professionals.
Call and data pricing for our SIM card is provided by Telia, one of Estonia’s leading mobile operators.
Their prepaid 5G plans are valid for 30 days or until the selected data limit is reached. All plans can be used both in Estonia and the EU, subject to Telia’s fair usage policy.
📶 5G Data Plans (Estonia & EU):
1 GB – €2
4 GB – €5
12 GB – €10
40 GB – €18 (40 GB in Estonia, 23 GB usable in the EU)
📲 How to activate or top up a plan:
You can add credit or activate a package through several convenient options:
By SMS: Send INTERNET [amount] to 9123 (e.g. INTERNET 4 for the 4 GB plan)
By phone: Dial *147*[amount]#
Via Telia’s Super mobile app: Buy call time, data plans, and switch between packages easily.
Telia also supports international top-up options, making it easy to maintain service from abroad.
If needed, we can also supply top-up codes directly, allowing you to add credit via a one-time code. This is provided for your convenience at a small service fee.
🔗 Latest pricing & service updates: For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit Telia’s official prepaid site: 👉 www.super.ee/en/teenused
💡 Note: All services are subject to Telia’s terms and availability. Pricing and coverage may change.
This can be defined in the memorandum and articles of association. Together with the already predetermined option set based on EMTAK.
We will draw up an establishing contract and articles of association.
The Estonian Classification of Economic Activities (EMTAK) is the national version of the international harmonized NACE classification. EMTAK has a hierarchical structure, being divided into five levels. The first four levels conform to the NACE structure and the fifth level is the national level, established according to the specifics of the Estonian economy and the relevant legislation.
If you plan to live and work in Estonia, you must register your local address in the Estonian Population Register. Without it, you won’t be eligible for public healthcare, social support, or many other government services.
What you need to register:
A residence notice (elukoha teade) — filled out in Estonian (see translated example if needed)
Your ID or a copy (if applying by post)
Proof of residence — e.g. a tenancy agreement or ownership document
If the property has multiple owners, consent is required from all
If you have an Estonian ID card, you can complete the process online via the eesti.ee portal.
Lead-in: Registering your address is a legal requirement and essential for accessing public services in Estonia.
Customers can log into the client area and pay to renew their subscriptions.
All offered payment gateway extensions can be used to process manual renewal payments. Customers can choose a different payment method for each renewal payment. It’s better to set up automatic payments.
If there is a problem with logging in to the customer area, let us know and the payment link will be sent.
After we receive the payment we will manually extend your subscription.
Keeping your residence information up to date in the Population Register is a legal obligation.
To register your residence in Estonia, you must submit a notice of residence to the city or rural municipality government of your place of residence. This ensures that your address is correctly recorded in the Estonian Population Register, as required by law.
You can submit your notice of residence in the following ways:
Online via the e-population register (requires Estonian ID-card, Mobile-ID, or e-Residency). You can also track the status of your submission there.
By e-mail to your local city or rural municipality government (in Tallinn, to the district government). The form must be digitally signed.
By post, including a signed notice and a copy of your ID showing your personal data.
If you have multiple permanent addresses, one must be designated as your main residence—the address with legal effect in the register. Other addresses may be submitted as additional residences, but the main one must always be accurate and up to date.
Whenever you move within Estonia, relocate abroad, or return from abroad, you are legally obligated to update your residence address in the Population Register.
Companies using the IOSS number must maintain accurate records of all eligible sales for ten years. They need to make these records available upon request by any EU member state. Businesses are also required to ensure that the VAT charged at checkout is correctly calculated based on the buyer’s location. Compliance with these requirements is crucial for maintaining the validity of the IOSS registration.
The IOSS number helps Estonian companies streamline the VAT collection process. It simplifies the declaration process when selling goods to other EU countries. It helps avoid double taxation. It simplifies administrative procedures. This is achieved by allowing businesses to report and pay VAT in a single monthly return, regardless of the EU countries to which they ship.
As a physical or juridical person, the utilization of an address is essential for various reasons.
All addresses we provide are located in real, physical premises, fully serviced business buildings in central Tallinn.
Having a reliable address—whether you are a private individual or a legal entity—is more than a formality in Estonia:
Who needs it
Why it matters
Typical uses
Natural persons (individuals)
• Receive letters, small parcels, bank cards, and official notices. • Fulfil the statutory requirement to state an address when founding a company (including for e-residents).
① Register a new Estonian company. ② Receive government or banking correspondence. ③ Keep personal and business mail separate.
Legal persons (companies, NGOs, partnerships)
• Mandatory “registered office” for the Commercial Register. • Boosts credibility with banks, investors, and customers. • Ensures a fixed location for service of legal documents.
① List on the Commercial Register and invoicing documents. ② Collect licences / permits that require a local address. ③ Receive official letters, court notices, and parcels.
Compliance & risk management
Estonian law (Commercial Code §63) obliges every company to maintain a local address for legal notices.
Certain regulated activities (e.g. fintech, crypto, FTS licences) require an in-country address before an application will be processed.
A dedicated address helps you avoid missed deadlines, fines, or dissolved-by-court actions triggered by undelivered mail.
Professional image Publishing a recognised business address—rather than a home or foreign location—signals permanence and transparency, especially to EU-based partners and payment providers.
Bottom line An address is not just somewhere to “park” mail or just a mailbox; it is a legal safeguard, a credibility booster, and a practical tool for staying organised—whether you are launching your first Estonian company or scaling an established enterprise.
As a physical or juridical person, the utilization of an address is essential for various reasons.
All addresses we provide are located in real, physical premises, fully serviced business buildings in central Tallinn.
Having a reliable address—whether you are a private individual or a legal entity—is more than a formality in Estonia:
Who needs it
Why it matters
Typical uses
Natural persons (individuals)
• Receive letters, small parcels, bank cards, and official notices. • Fulfil the statutory requirement to state an address when founding a company (including for e-residents).
① Register a new Estonian company. ② Receive government or banking correspondence. ③ Keep personal and business mail separate.
Legal persons (companies, NGOs, partnerships)
• Mandatory “registered office” for the Commercial Register. • Boosts credibility with banks, investors, and customers. • Ensures a fixed location for service of legal documents.
① List on the Commercial Register and invoicing documents. ② Collect licences / permits that require a local address. ③ Receive official letters, court notices, and parcels.
Compliance & risk management
Estonian law (Commercial Code §63) obliges every company to maintain a local address for legal notices.
Certain regulated activities (e.g. fintech, crypto, FTS licences) require an in-country address before an application will be processed.
A dedicated address helps you avoid missed deadlines, fines, or dissolved-by-court actions triggered by undelivered mail.
Professional image Publishing a recognised business address—rather than a home or foreign location—signals permanence and transparency, especially to EU-based partners and payment providers.
Bottom line An address is not just somewhere to “park” mail or just a mailbox; it is a legal safeguard, a credibility booster, and a practical tool for staying organised—whether you are launching your first Estonian company or scaling an established enterprise.
Keeping your residence information up to date in the Population Register is a legal obligation.
To register your residence in Estonia, you must submit a notice of residence to the city or rural municipality government of your place of residence. This ensures that your address is correctly recorded in the Estonian Population Register, as required by law.
You can submit your notice of residence in the following ways:
Online via the e-population register (requires Estonian ID-card, Mobile-ID, or e-Residency). You can also track the status of your submission there.
By e-mail to your local city or rural municipality government (in Tallinn, to the district government). The form must be digitally signed.
By post, including a signed notice and a copy of your ID showing your personal data.
If you have multiple permanent addresses, one must be designated as your main residence—the address with legal effect in the register. Other addresses may be submitted as additional residences, but the main one must always be accurate and up to date.
Whenever you move within Estonia, relocate abroad, or return from abroad, you are legally obligated to update your residence address in the Population Register.
Registering a trademark gives you exclusive rights to use the brand name or logo in your specific field—whether in Estonia, the EU, or both. No one else can legally use or register the same mark without your permission.
A registered trademark is one of the most effective ways to protect your brand from unfair competition. It helps you prevent others from using your name or copying your identity for commercial gain.
It’s also cheaper and easier to register your trademark than to prove ownership in court later. In fact, several EU countries—including Estonia, Germany, and Spain—already check the EUIPO trademark database before allowing company names to be registered. This means that if your company name is already registered as a trademark, others cannot use it unless you allow it.