Estonia Company Registration with an EMI Account
Launch your Estonian company fully remotely — fast, with EU reputation, and tax only on distributed profits.
- Fast start: 1–5 business days
- 100% online via e-Residency
- IBAN: EMI — tailored to your model
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Key Benefits of Estonia Company Formation
- Fast incorporation, remotely via e-Residency. Register, sign, and manage your company online from any country.
- EU reputation and market access. A jurisdiction trusted by partners, suppliers, PSPs, and marketplaces.
- Corporate tax only on distributed profits. 0% on undistributed profits; taxation upon dividend payout.
- Low share capital. Flexible contributions and a simple capital structure for startups and SMEs.
- No local director requirement. Non-residents can own and manage; if the management board is outside Estonia, a contact person is appointed.
- Scales with your business. From a solo founder to an international team; easy to add shareholders, directors, and employees.
What to consider before registration
- If you need a traditional bank right away (without the EMI-IBAN stage): banks are selective toward non-residents and often require economic substance—local address/office, team, contracts, and expenses in Estonia.
Ideal Profiles for Estonia (OÜ)
Everything you need to launch
Registered company
Registration number and extract from the register, constitutional documents (Articles/Memorandum), address confirmation
Starter corporate package
Resolutions/minutes on the appointment of directors and shareholders, share allocation, registers of shareholders/UBO.
Legal address, contact person
Legal address (provided by us) and, if needed, a contact person.
Banking/payments plan
EMI recommendations, document list, and support from submitting the application to obtaining an IBAN/account (where possible).
Bookkeeping and reporting from scratch
Setup of fiscal year, policies and compliance calendar (payroll/taxes/annual report), invoice and act templates.
Tax registrations
VAT/OSS/IOSS/EORI and other local registers, if they are relevant to your model.
Operations guide
A brief “how to work with the company” instruction (signatures, filings, deadlines), plus a checklist of documents and accesses.
Personal manager
Coordination of all steps, status updates, and answers to questions until the actual launch.
Choose Your Package
Basic
(Company Setup)
- Company registration (State fee for company incl. i* State fees/notary/apostille/EMI/bank tariffs — separately. Case complexity/industry may affect the final quote.)
- Local contact person for 1 year
- Legal Address for 1 year
- Starter corporate package: resolutions/registers of directors and shareholders.
For whom: if you need to quickly reserve a legal entity.
Result: company registered
Launch EMI
(EMI-first)
- Everything from Basic.
- Selection of a vetted EMI (SEPA/SWIFT, multi-currency, API).
- Preparation of the KYC package.
- Application submission and support up to an active IBAN. i*The bank’s final decision depends on its policies and risk profile.
For whom: fast payments launch without waiting for a bank; ideal for non-residents and remote teams.
Result: company registered, IBAN active — you can issue invoices and receive/send payments.
Growth
(Year-1 Compliance)
- Everything from Launch EMI.
- Tax registrations as needed: VAT/OSS/IOSS/EORI.
- Monthly reporting: TSD (payroll/dividends) and VAT (if registered).
- Annual report to the Business Register.
- Monitoring of OSS/Intrastat thresholds, updates to register data (UBO/address/offices).
- Personal manager, up to 12 hours of consultations during the year.
For whom: “turnkey” with reporting support — you focus on the product, we handle compliance.
Result: full operational activity + all filings under control for the entire first year.
6 Steps to Your Estonia Company
Initial consultation
- We discuss the business model and markets
- Shaping the optimal corporate structure
- Defining goals and expectations
KYC and start of cooperation
We collect passports and proof of address (and corporate documents for founder companies), perform compliance checks, and finalize the checklist and execution plan.
Company name and data
- We prepare 2–3 name options, define EMTAK/NACE, directors/shareholders and shares, share capital (can be low/deferred), registered address and contact person (if the management board is outside Estonia).
- We prepare the Articles and the filing package.
Signing and filing
- With e-Residency: obtaining e-Residency and online filing to the Business Register.
- Without e-Residency: notarized via power of attorney (PoA). We submit the registration application
Registration and setup
- We obtain the registration code and extract, execute initial resolutions, confirm the address, appoint a contact person (if needed).
- We set the fiscal year and start bookkeeping; register VAT/OSS/EORI if needed; and form the compliance calendar (TSD, VAT, annual report).
EMI-IBAN and operations launch
- We prepare the KYC package (company documents, SoF/SoW, business profile), apply to an EMI for fast SEPA/SWIFT.
- We deliver invoice templates — and you move into operational work.
At every stage, a personal manager works with you: coordinates processes and promptly informs you about status.
What you need to register an Estonian company (OÜ)
- Minimum 1 director and 1 shareholder (individual or legal entity). A local director is not mandatory. Non-residents can own and manage the company.
- Contact person — mandatory if the management board (board) is located outside Estonia.
- Unique company name (propose 2–3 options). Business activities (EMTAK/NACE).
- Legal address in Estonia.
- Share capital: for an OÜ a flexible approach is set, with a minimum requirement of only €0.01.
- Signing and filing can be done online via e-Residency; if not available, documents are executed before a notary under a Power of Attorney.
- Special licenses/permits — applies only to regulated activities.
What your Estonian OÜ must file
- Statutory filings
- Annual report to the Business Register (Estonian GAAP or IFRS; simplified formats for micro/small entities).
- Updates to company data: directors/shareholders changes, Articles amendments, registered address, contact person, and UBO updates.
- Taxes & returns
VAT reporting (KMD+VD; OSS/IOSS if applicable); TSD — payroll accruals and tax on distributed profits; other withholdings/taxes — where specific obligations exist. - Accounting & records
Double-entry bookkeeping, correct invoicing and bank reconciliations; HR and payroll records, board/general meeting minutes and other governance documents; retention of primary
documents within the statutory period. - Audit (if applicable)
- Statutory audit or review where thresholds/criteria are met.
- Auditor appointment and preparation of audited financial statements.
- Submission of audited statements to the Register where required.
- Statistics & trade reporting
Intrastat declarations when trade thresholds are reached. Other Statistics Estonia filings as applicable to your activity.
Not sure if incorporating in Estonia is right for you?
Book a free consultation — we’ll walk you through all the options for your business.
FAQ about Company Registration in Estonia
How much does it cost to register a company in Estonia?
Is it worth obtaining Estonian e-Residency?
How long does company registration in Estonia take?
Is a local director required?
Is Estonia “tax-free” for business? / How is corporate tax applied in Estonia?
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Still have questions about Estonia incorporation?
Free service presentation
Format:
online
Session duration:
30 minutes
Outcome:
a clear understanding of how to register and launch a business in Estonia tailored to your model.
Price: Free
How to get a presentation?
- Register using the form above.
- Complete a short questionnaire you’ll receive after registration. This helps us understand your business specifics and prepare the most relevant solutions. We guarantee full confidentiality and data protection in line with international security standards.
During the presentation:
- Practice: step-by-step about company registration and management, common mistakes and how to avoid them.
- Finance: cost structure, tax obligations, working with EU/international partners.
- Roadmap: a personal action plan, timelines, and requirements for launch.
Ready to take the first step?
Book a free consultation — we’ll show you all the options for your business.