Tax on reinvested
or undistributed profit
Corporate
income tax
of all tax declarations
are filed online
Why Estonia?
- Member of the European Union
- Member of the European Monetary Union (currency: Euro)
- English is widely spoken
- Transparent and attractive tax system
- Rapid company registration and business set up
- Easy business management via innovative e-solutions
- Pro-business environment
Private Limited Company
The most common form of business organisation in Estonia is a Private Limited Company (OÜ).
A Private Limited Company must have a management board, which is a representative and directive body of the company. It may have one or more members, who may or may not be its shareholders.
All Estonian companies whose management board members are located abroad must appoint a contact person in Estonia. A company must also have a legal address in Estonia.
Why start up in Estonia?
- Access to the EU single market and its potential
- Hassle-free administration – establish and manage business digitally
- 0% income tax on undistributed/reinvested profits
- 20% income tax on distributed profits/dividends
- No withholding tax
- Skilled workforce
- Perfect for holding structures
Estonian company name check
To launch a startup in Estonia, you need to register a company first. Check if your preferred company name is available.
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Useful links for estonian startups
Estonian e-Residency
Government Organisation
Information about becoming an e-Resident in Estonia and managing an Estonian company using e-Residency solutions.
Invest In Estonia
Business Web Portal
Everything about doing business in Estonia – information on industries, taxation, banking, the legal system, labour market and infrastructure.
Work In Estonia
Business Web Portal
Working in Estonia – information on recruiting and hiring processes, visas, residence and everyday life in Estonia.
e-Business Register
Company Registration Portal
The state internet environment for online company registration and submission of electronic applications and annual reports.
Tax and Customs Board
Tax authority
Tax-related information for Estonian companies and private individuals. Submission of electronic declarations.
e-Estonia
e-State online solutions
A full overview of electronic services currently available in the public sector in Estonia. News on IT-related developments.
CV Online
Recruitment portal
The largest online recruitment resource. A database of over 100 000 CVs for employers and over 20 000 job advertisements for jobseekers.
City 24
Real Estate Portal
One of Estonia’s largest online real estate portals. Commercial and residential property listings for sale and rent.
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Once a company has been registered in Estonia and a VAT number received, the company…
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