Company Registration in Estonia — Fast, Online & Fully Remote

Osaühing (OÜ) — Private Limited Company

The most popular and practical form for foreign founders.

Key features:

• Minimum share capital: €0–€2,500 (can be postponed)
  
  

• One founder (individual or legal entity)
  
  

• Liability limited to company assets
  
  

• Full remote registration
  
  

• Director can be a non-resident
  
  

• Suitable for IT, services, fintech, startups, e-commerce

AS — Joint Stock Company

Used for large businesses with high investment and significant share capital.

1. Consultation and Choosing the Company Type

We help define:

• business structure (OÜ or AS)
  
  

• share capital
  
  

• required licenses
  
  

• banking/fintech options
  
  

• taxation and VAT
  
  

2. Preparing Incorporation Documents

We prepare all documents in Estonian, including:

• Articles of Association
  
  

• incorporation resolution
  
  

• list of shareholders
  
  

• management board details
  
  

• activity codes (EMTAK)
  
  

• power of attorney if needed
  
  

3. Registration in the Commercial Register

The company is entered into the Estonian Commercial Register.

Processing time:

• online via e-Residency: 1–2 days
  
  

• via notary or POA: 3–5 days
  
  

You receive:

• Company Registration Code
  
  

• B-card extract
  
  

• VAT number (if applied)
  
  

• digital registration certificate
  
  

4. Opening a Bank or Fintech Account

We assist with opening:

• LHV Bank
  
  

• Coop Bank
  
  

• SEB
  
  

• Swedbank
  
  

• Wise
  
  

• Revolut Business
  
  

• Paysera
  
  

• Intergiro
  
  

• European EMI accounts
  
  

Remote account opening depends on bank policy.
Fintech solutions are usually approved faster.

5. VAT (KMKR) Registration

VAT may be required if:

• turnover exceeds €40,000 per year
  
  

• working with EU partners
  
  

• selling digital services
  
  

• B2B invoicing in Europe
  
  

Standard VAT rate in Estonia: 20%
Reduced rates: 9% and 0%.

6. Accounting Setup

We connect you with a certified Estonian accountant.
Included services:

• e-invoicing
  
  

• payroll
  
  

• VAT returns
  
  

• annual reports
  
  

• cost optimisation
  
  

• compliance with EMTA requirements

Main benefit: no corporate tax until profit is distributed

• Passport of the founder
  
  
• Proof of residence
  
  
• Company name
  
  
• EMTAK activity codes
  
  
• Share capital details
  
  
• Director/shareholder data
  
  
• e-Residency card (optional)
  
  
• Power of attorney for remote registration