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Register a company in Estonia rapidly and 100% online. Authenticate remotely with your digital ID, access e-services seamlessly, and lean on a network of supportive service providers.

here's what you need to do

1. Prepare

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2. Get a contact person

200 - 400 € / year
online
1 day - 1 week

Every country requires an official address for a company. In Estonia, this means obtaining either a legal address or a contact person service from licensed service providers. Both services are administrative and do not grant any right to act on behalf of your company. These service providers are also here to help you every step of the way with additional services, including registering the company, accounting, tax consultation, and more.

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3. Register your company

265 €
online
15 min - 1 hour

Once you have your e-Residency card, you can log into the e-Business Register and register your company fully online.

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4. Open a bank account

0 - 200 €
online
1 hour - 1 week

The best option for e-residents is to open a business banking account with a neobank based in the European Economic Area (EEA). This way accounts can be opened entirely online.

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Taxes

E-Residency does not affect your personal tax residency. There are a variety of aspects to consider to determine where your company needs to pay taxes, when running a cross-border business. Read more.

Business licenses

Some areas of activity are subject to special requirements for which you will need to submit a notice of economic activity or apply for a business licence. Read more.

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Frequently asked questions