Company registration in Estonia
Benefits of company formation in Estonia
- Convenient tax system. Founders do not have to pay corporate income tax when it is not distributed among shareholders.
- The possibility of remote registration. By obtaining an E-residency card, it is possible to register a company without visiting the country.
- There is no need to officially appoint a director and pay them a salary. This requirement is not specified in the legislation of the republic.
- Availability of double taxation treaty. Estonia has a signed agreement with many EU and other countries around the world.
- Prestige. The Republic is not positioned as an “offshore zone,” so more companies registered here are perceived more positively among major investors.
- Wide opportunities for opening an account. Company registration in Estonia provides obtaining a corporate account both in traditional reliable European banks and in electronic payment systems.
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Options for registering a company in Estonia
There are three ways to register your own company in the republic:
- Via the Internet. The most common way for E-residency card holders is to register a company in Estonia online. It may take about a month for a business owner to obtain it. In this case, the beneficiary’s declaration is done completely remotely.
- With personal presence. This option is the fastest regarding the procedure itself, but the need to set aside time to visit the country in person can slightly delay registration.
- Through Power of Attorney. This method does not require the business owner to be present in person, as the starting a company in Estonia takes place through a notarized power of attorney.
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Requirements to obtaining
- Giving the registrar the directors’ and shareholders’ identity documents.
- Drafting and notarizing the articles of association for the business.
- Acquiring a legitimate local address.
- Opening a business bank account.
- Registering with the Estonian tax authorities in order to receive social security permission, VAT registration, and tax identity number.
- Acquiring all licenses, permissions, or approvals required for the intended company operations.
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Registration Timelines and Process
The duration of Estonia’s business registration depends on the chosen method. Registering a company in Estonia remotely can take up to three working days. Applying for a company by proxy takes up to 5 working days.
The company registration process consists of the following steps:
- First consultation and contract completion
- Full invoice payment [IF REMOTE]: Notarization of a client’s power of attorney
- Getting the registration paperwork ready
- Signing papers in front of the notary
- Formally registered: Within five working days, the corporation is listed in the state registry.
Before you start to fully use your new firm, conclude contracts, provide services and receive payments from customers, you need to make sure that your establishment:
- is enlisted into the Estonian company register;
- received the taxpayer certificate and VAT number (if applicable);
- has a corporate bank account;
- acquired necessary licenses to carry out specific types of activities.
If all these conditions are met, you can start working as an entrepreneur legally.
Taxation and Accounting
Taxes are not paid during company registration in Estonia. You ought to settle the governmental fee for considering the application. This amount is designated; it is paid one-time and is non-refundable. A firm can become a taxpayer only after completing the registration process and being enlisted with the tax authorities.
If you want to start a company in Estonia, you do not have to register as a VAT payer. However, if the annual turnover of your organization exceeds 40,000 euros, you will need to obtain a VAT number within two working days. For companies registered in the territory of the Republic but selling products/services to EU countries, you have to obtain a VAT number before starting a business.
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