An authorisation sets the limits for a representative’s actions.

An authorisation is a defined set of rights that determines the scope within which a representative may legally act on behalf of the principal. It outlines what actions the representative is permitted to take and under what conditions, ensuring legal clarity and accountability for both parties. It is essential for the Estonian Tax and Customs Board that the content of authorization would be understandable and the person granting the authorization and the authorized person would be identifiable. The main and also the most convenient and practical way to transfer the right of representation is to do it through a suitable digital identification channel. These are Mobile ID, Estonian ID, e-resident ID, and Smart ID. European Union country ID cards are also suitable. It is important to have the right to log in to the systems of the Estonian state. If necessary, other less convenient and more expensive methods can also be used: power of attorney, lawyer’s client agreement, etc. Additional info:

Power of attorney (PoA) authorises us to act on your behalf for the transactions you specify.

To be valid in Estonia and recognised abroad, it must meet three basic requirements:

1. Notarial form – The PoA must be signed in front of a notary (in Estonia or abroad).
2. Proper authentication –
   • If the PoA is signed in a country that is party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, the notary’s signature must be apostilled.
   • If the country is not a Convention member, the document must be legalised through that country’s foreign ministry and the Estonian embassy or consulate.
3. Language – The notary act should be in Estonian or accompanied by a sworn translation into Estonian or English.

Step-by-step process

1. Draft – We supply a template that details the exact powers you wish to grant.
2. Notarisation – You sign before a notary; the notary verifies your identity and capacity.
3. Apostille / legalisation – Applied as required by the country of signature.
4. Translation (if needed) – Performed by a sworn translator.
5. Delivery – Send the original or certified copy to us; courier fees depend on your chosen service.

Country-specific nuances

Most jurisdictions follow the Hague Apostille rules, but some (e.g., Canada, UAE) still require full consular legalisation.

With a properly notarised and authenticated PoA in place, we can conduct the authorised transactions smoothly and in full compliance with international and Estonian law.

An authorisation sets the limits for a representative’s actions.

An authorisation is a defined set of rights that determines the scope within which a representative may legally act on behalf of the principal. It outlines what actions the representative is permitted to take and under what conditions, ensuring legal clarity and accountability for both parties.

It is essential for the Estonian Tax and Customs Board that the content of authorization would be understandable and the person granting the authorization and the authorized person would be identifiable.

The main and also the most convenient and practical way to transfer the right of representation is to do it through a suitable digital identification channel. These are Mobile ID, Estonian ID, e-resident ID, and Smart ID. European Union country ID cards are also suitable. It is important to have the right to log in to the systems of the Estonian state.

If necessary, other less convenient and more expensive methods can also be used: power of attorney, lawyer’s client agreement, etc.

Additional info:

Power of attorney (PoA) authorises us to act on your behalf for the transactions you specify.

To be valid in Estonia and recognised abroad, it must meet three basic requirements:

1. Notarial form – The PoA must be signed in front of a notary (in Estonia or abroad).
2. Proper authentication –
   • If the PoA is signed in a country that is party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, the notary’s signature must be apostilled.
   • If the country is not a Convention member, the document must be legalised through that country’s foreign ministry and the Estonian embassy or consulate.
3. Language – The notary act should be in Estonian or accompanied by a sworn translation into Estonian or English.

Step-by-step process

1. Draft – We supply a template that details the exact powers you wish to grant.
2. Notarisation – You sign before a notary; the notary verifies your identity and capacity.
3. Apostille / legalisation – Applied as required by the country of signature.
4. Translation (if needed) – Performed by a sworn translator.
5. Delivery – Send the original or certified copy to us; courier fees depend on your chosen service.

Country-specific nuances

Most jurisdictions follow the Hague Apostille rules, but some (e.g., Canada, UAE) still require full consular legalisation.

With a properly notarised and authenticated PoA in place, we can conduct the authorised transactions smoothly and in full compliance with international and Estonian law.

1. We email you the Power of Attorney.
2. You send us the POA and copy of the Passport once notarized and legalized.
   • Notarization: Take the Power of Attorney and Passport to your nearer Notary Public.
   • Legalization: After the documents have been notarized, they require legalization.
   • You can ask your notary if they can also take care of the legalization and send the documents by post. If not, you can legalize and post it yourself.

An authorisation sets the limits for a representative’s actions.

An authorisation is a defined set of rights that determines the scope within which a representative may legally act on behalf of the principal. It outlines what actions the representative is permitted to take and under what conditions, ensuring legal clarity and accountability for both parties.

It is essential for the Estonian Tax and Customs Board that the content of authorization would be understandable and the person granting the authorization and the authorized person would be identifiable.

The main and also the most convenient and practical way to transfer the right of representation is to do it through a suitable digital identification channel. These are Mobile ID, Estonian ID, e-resident ID, and Smart ID. European Union country ID cards are also suitable. It is important to have the right to log in to the systems of the Estonian state.

If necessary, other less convenient and more expensive methods can also be used: power of attorney, lawyer’s client agreement, etc.

Additional info:

Power of attorney (PoA) authorises us to act on your behalf for the transactions you specify.

To be valid in Estonia and recognised abroad, it must meet three basic requirements:

1. Notarial form – The PoA must be signed in front of a notary (in Estonia or abroad).
2. Proper authentication –
   • If the PoA is signed in a country that is party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, the notary’s signature must be apostilled.
   • If the country is not a Convention member, the document must be legalised through that country’s foreign ministry and the Estonian embassy or consulate.
3. Language – The notary act should be in Estonian or accompanied by a sworn translation into Estonian or English.

Step-by-step process

1. Draft – We supply a template that details the exact powers you wish to grant.
2. Notarisation – You sign before a notary; the notary verifies your identity and capacity.
3. Apostille / legalisation – Applied as required by the country of signature.
4. Translation (if needed) – Performed by a sworn translator.
5. Delivery – Send the original or certified copy to us; courier fees depend on your chosen service.

Country-specific nuances

Most jurisdictions follow the Hague Apostille rules, but some (e.g., Canada, UAE) still require full consular legalisation.

With a properly notarised and authenticated PoA in place, we can conduct the authorised transactions smoothly and in full compliance with international and Estonian law.

An authorisation sets the limits for a representative’s actions.

An authorisation is a defined set of rights that determines the scope within which a representative may legally act on behalf of the principal. It outlines what actions the representative is permitted to take and under what conditions, ensuring legal clarity and accountability for both parties.

It is essential for the Estonian Tax and Customs Board that the content of authorization would be understandable and the person granting the authorization and the authorized person would be identifiable.

The main and also the most convenient and practical way to transfer the right of representation is to do it through a suitable digital identification channel. These are Mobile ID, Estonian ID, e-resident ID, and Smart ID. European Union country ID cards are also suitable. It is important to have the right to log in to the systems of the Estonian state.

If necessary, other less convenient and more expensive methods can also be used: power of attorney, lawyer’s client agreement, etc.

Additional info: