This means that almost everybody can start a company digitally. Having a smartphone is usually enough - digital signing via the public portal takes just a few minutes.
E-residents can start the company in 1-2 days, for others it takes ca 1 week.
In case you don’t have e-residency, it is the easiest way to start quickly.
1-man company formation via notary office directly to your name.
1-man company digital registration using your e-residency card.
Prices are exclusive of VAT
Notarised passport copies of all related persons
If you want to have corporate shareholder(s) or you want to move your business to Estonia through your foreign corporate entity, you must provide shareholder’s registry documents which present:
Company name
Registration number
Address
Rights to represent the company
Shareholders
Board members
UBO-s
Documents can not be older than 3 months and they must be originals or certified by the notary, in most cases they also must be legalized by an apostille. Documents from some countries need full legalization.
In case of existence of bearer shares, such company is not allowed to be a shareholder of an Estonian company.
To complete the transaction, board member of the shareholder must visit Estonia - or PoA is needed.
For additional KYC proof of address may be required.
Power of Attorney is required in case of remote services.
Remote service is needed when shareholders and/or board members
will not visit Estonia.
Remote services are based on Power of Attorneys (PoAs), which are drafted by the service provider (us) based on the order and KYC information.
The client must certify the PoA at the notary and in most cases legalize it by apostille. Documents from some countries need full legalization.
Original PoAs are required for the company transfer, before sending the originals scans must be sent to us for review.
requirements for documents
If you want to have corporate shareholder(s) or you want to move your business to Estonia through your foreign corporate entity, you must provide shareholder’s registry documents which present:
Company name
Registration number
Address
Rights to represent the company
Shareholders
Board members
UBO-s
Documents can not be older than 3 months and they must be originals or certified by the notary, in most cases they also must be legalized by an apostille. Documents from some countries need full legalization.
Please note:
In case of existence of bearer shares, such company is not allowed to be a shareholder of an Estonian company.
To complete the transaction, board member of the shareholder must visit Estonia - or PoA is needed.
Up to 1 working day preparation by the service provider after collection of all data
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Up to 5 working days after notary visit with the client
Up to 1 working day preparation by the service provider after collection of all data
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Time for client to prepare the PoA (often 1-4 weeks)
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Up to 5 working days after notary visit with the client
Up to 1 working day preparation by the service provider after collection of all data
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Up to 1 working day after the client has signed the registration petition
Above timeframes apply if the client’s co-operation is adequate and quick.
In case the client fails to respond to requirements, the timeframe extends corresponding to the waiting time.
yearly invoicing
Preparation of the Power of Attorney, guidance on certification procedures, sworn translation into Estonian, remote representation of the client at the notary
More than 1 board member
More than 1 private shareholder
Foreign corporate shareholder
VAT-ID registration (one-time)
Accounting software setup (one-time)
Annual report (dormant company)
Monthly fee for dormant VAT-ID company
Monthly minimum fee for active company
Prices include state and notary fees (no hidden fees).
All prices are excl. VAT.
