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To do so, the company must submit a VAT registration application along with an extract from the commercial register of its home country. The application must include a clear explanation of the company’s business activities and their connection to Estonia—for example, the sale of goods or services in Estonia, or having a fixed establishment or taxable presence. Documents can be submitted in one of the following ways: By a legal representative or By an authorised person holding a notarial power of attorney, either: in person at the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) service office, by post, if the signature is notarised, or by e-mail to emta@emta.ee with a valid digital signature (e.g. Estonian ID-card, e-Residency, Smart-ID). Once approved, the company will receive an Estonian VAT number and must comply with local VAT rules, including invoicing, reporting, and periodic declarations. A company must register for VAT in Estonia once its annual taxable turnover exceeds €40,000 within a calendar year. However, voluntary VAT registration is also possible before reaching this threshold—for example, to reclaim input VAT or enhance business credibility. You can apply for a VAT number immediately after your company is registered in the Estonian Commercial Register. To do so, the company must submit a VAT registration application along with an extract from the commercial register of its home country. The application must include a clear explanation of the company’s business activities and their connection to Estonia—for example, the sale of goods or services in Estonia, or having a fixed establishment or taxable presence. Documents can be submitted in one of the following ways: By a legal representative or By an authorised person holding a notarial power of attorney, either: in person at the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) service office, by post, if the signature is notarised, or by e-mail to emta@emta.ee with a valid digital signature (e.g. Estonian ID-card, e-Residency, Smart-ID). Once approved, the company will receive an Estonian VAT number and must comply with local VAT rules, including invoicing, reporting, and periodic declarations.
Taxis in Estonia (1)
Yes, a foreign company can register for VAT in Estonia.
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VAT number (2)
When annual sales exceeds €40,000.
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Yes, a foreign company can register for VAT in Estonia.
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