Estonia: company formation
Osaühing · e-Residency · Europe
Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
OÜ in Estonia — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- No tax on profits until they are distributed.
- Fully digital administration, genuine remote management.
- Contact person and legal address included in our service.
What it does not solve
- e-Residency is neither a residence permit nor tax residence.
- Place of effective management remains enforceable if you run it from home.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): emta.ee
Usual capital, no legal source cited: to be checked
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Good on the fintech side (LHV, Wise). Traditional Baltic banks remain reluctant without a local link.
An Estonian contact person and a legal address are mandatory: both are included. Watch the place of effective management if you run the company from your country of residence.
Our assessment for Estonia; to be checked.
Desk in Tallinn, on quotation.
Our offer in Estonia, internal catalogue.
Registration in Estonia: e-Business Register. Source: ariregister.rik.ee
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
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Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Estonia: what is specific to it
- Since 2023, no minimum share capital needs to be locked up to form an OÜ; we recommend €2,500. E-Residency (since 2014) lets you run the company remotely. Source: e-resident.gov.ee
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Estonia compared with Bulgaria and Switzerland
| Estonia | Bulgaria | Switzerland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | OÜ | OOD | Sàrl · SA |
| Corporate taxation | 0 % on reinvested profits, 22/78 on distribution | 10 % flat rate · 5 % on dividends | 11.9 to 21 % all taxes combined, by canton |
| Share capital | €2,500 | €1 | CHF 20,000 |
| Incorporation time | 2–3 weeks | 3–5 weeks | 4–8 weeks |
| Banking access | Accessible | Accessible | Accessible |
| Substance requirement | The address is enough | The address is enough | Real presence required |
| Our services | from 3,290 € | from 3,290 € | from 6,090 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Bulgaria → · The page for Switzerland →
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Our guides on this subject
Registered office and premises in Estonia
From 999 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Drafting the articles
- Signature and capital deposit
- Registration
- Account opening and start-up
For Estonia, the register is kept by e-Business Register and the usual time is 2–3 weeks.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: European company · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Estonia: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Estonia?
Company formation in Estonia starts at 3,290 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Estonia?
About 2–3 weeks once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
Where is a company registered in Estonia?
With the e-Business Register (source: ariregister.rik.ee).
What is the corporate tax rate in Estonia?
0 % on reinvested profits, 22/78 on distribution (data as of 21 September 2026; source: emta.ee). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Estonia?
€2,500: usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Estonia?
No tax on profits until they are distributed. Fully digital administration, genuine remote management. Contact person and legal address included in our service.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Estonia?
e-Residency is neither a residence permit nor tax residence. Place of effective management remains enforceable if you run it from home.
Estonia or Bulgaria or Switzerland: where do our services start?
from 3,290 € in Estonia; from 3,290 € in Bulgaria; from 6,090 € in Switzerland, excluding tax.
Estonia or Bulgaria or Switzerland: how does corporate tax compare?
Estonia, 0 % on reinvested profits, 22/78 on distribution; Bulgaria, 10 % flat rate · 5 % on dividends; Switzerland, 11.9 to 21 % all taxes combined, by canton; to be checked.
Estonia or Bulgaria or Switzerland: which is faster to register?
Estonia in 2–3 weeks; Bulgaria in 3–5 weeks; Switzerland in 4–8 weeks, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →