Open a company in Estonia
We provide full assistance for company formation in Estonia in 2026.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Types of companies |
– private limited liability company, – public limited liability company |
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Minimum share capital for limited company |
No minimum capital applies |
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Time frame for the incorporation |
– 3 days through e-residency, – approx. 3 weeks through physical presence in Estonia |
| Are shelf companies available? | Yes |
| Do you supply a registered address/virtual office? |
Yes, we do |
| Local director required |
No |
| Foreign ownership allowed |
Yes, full foreign ownership is available |
| Online/remote registration possibility (YES/NO) |
Yes |
| Business incorporation steps |
– trading name reservation, – documents drafting and filing, – tax registration, – licensing (if necessary). |
| Documents required for foreign shareholders |
– passport copy, – recent utility bill, – CV, – business name proposal |
| Advantage of starting a business in Estonia | 0% corporate tax on reinvested profits |
| Business registration fees |
EUR 2,000 |
| Bank account opening services availability |
Yes, for a fee of EUR 1,200 |
| Other services |
– legal address supply (EUR 500 per year), – EORI registration (EUR 350) |
| Accounting services availability | Yes, starting at EUR 80 per month |
Here is also a video on the procedure:
How can you help with forming a company in Estonia?
We offer full company incorporation services, which include:
- guidance in choosing the appropriate business form (we usually recommend the private limited liability company, as it is suitable for most operations);
- assistance in filing for e-residency;
- virtual office solutions, in case you do not have a registered address for your enterprise;
- support in drafting the incorporation papers;
- tax registration representation;
- accounting and compliance services;
- post-incorporation legal and business consulting solutions.
What are your company formation prices in Estonia?
Here is a list of the fees and taxes to register a company in Estonia in 2026:
- notary + business registration + our fees are EUR 2,000;
- bank account opening implies a EUR 1,200 fee;
- virtual office address is EUR 500 per year.
In addition, you can also rely on us for VAT registration services for EUR 500 and an EORI number for EUR 350. We also offer accounting service packages that start at EUR 80 per month, and VAT filing for EUR 75 per month. We also provide legal counselling for EUR 200 per hour.
We also invite you to see our scheme on how to open an Estonian company:
What are the company formation steps in Estonia?
In order to open a company in Estonia, a foreign investor should complete the following steps:
- choose a business form that suits the needs of the investor (most of the time, the limited liability company is selected);
- the company’s statutory documents must be drafted and notarized by a public notary; if any documents need to be translated, these should also be notarized;
- the documents are then filed with the Companies Register in Estonia electronically, in person, or by proxy, in accordance with the client’s request;
- registering with the Estonian tax authorities, which will issue the tax identification number, the VAT number, and will approve the registration for social security purposes;
- applying for the licenses, permits or approvals, as required by the authorities in the field the company will operate in.
What are the documents required to open a company in Estonia as a foreigner?
Here are the papers to submit for company registration in Estonia:
- a copy of the valid passport;
- business name proposals;
- a recent utility bill as proof of address (the bill must not be older than 3 months);
- the business owner’s CV.
If you have already obtained e-residency, the electronic ID card is also required. If you do not have one and want to apply, our local specialists can help you.
Can I open an Estonian company remotely?
Yes, through e-residency and with the help of our Estonian specialists, who will help you prepare and file the incorporation papers.
What are the differences between opening a company through e-residency and the traditional way in Estonia?
The main differences consist of:
- the duration of the registration process, which is 3 days for the online procedure, and about 3 weeks for the traditional one;
- the fact that at some point, you will need to travel to Estonia to sign the bank account opening documents in the case of traditional registration;
- your passport and proof of residence in your home country will need to be translated and notarized in the case of traditional company formation compared to registering it as an e-resident.
Our company formation representative in Estonia can help you enter your company in the Commercial Register and can offer assistance for doing business in Estonia. Please contact our experts for more detailed information and advice.