Does the Estonian government have any restrictions on foreigners registering companies in the country?

The Estonian government does not impose any nationality or identity restrictions on foreigners registering Estonian companies and does not require EU residency as a nominee director.

How many shareholders are needed to register an Estonian company? Are there any restrictions on the nationality or legal domicile of the shareholders?

Registering an Estonian company requires at least one shareholder. This can be a natural person or a company. The Estonian government does not have any requirements or restrictions on the nationality or legal belonging of the shareholders of an Estonian company.

Do I need a capital verification to register an Estonian company?

The minimum registered capital of an Estonian company is EUR 2,500 and if the registered capital is less than EUR 25,000 it can be paid in full within ten years of the company's registration. If the registered capital is higher than EUR 25,000, then the company will need to pay the capital at the end of the company's life.

Is it possible to open an Estonian business phisical bank account remotely?

No. Currently, all physical banks located in Estonia require a visit to the official to complete the account opening process. TKEG Expat can help clients either: [ml][ol][li indent=0 align=left]Open an online bank account (E-Bank);[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Contract a nominee director to complete the physical bank account opening process.[/li][/ol][/ml]For more information, please consult with your Customer Relationship Manager.

Do I need to deposit the company's registered capital?

Estonian companies are not required to have registered capital deposited. However, if the company's total asset is below it's registered capital, the company directors may be required to make a declaration explaining the situation during every year's annual return, .

In EU company registration, what ownership level triggers a beneficial owner (UBO) declaration, including through a listed parent company?

Any individual holding more than 25% of the company must be declared as a beneficial owner (UBO). This is assessed by tracing the ownership chain through to the ultimate individual — including through a listed parent company. If a new financial report later shows that an individual crosses the 25% threshold, the UBO declaration must be corrected and supplementary supporting materials may be required.

Can you provide a nominee director for an Estonian company?

An EU-resident nominee director service is available for an Estonian company. A nominee who is specifically an Estonian local resident is not offered.

How is a Chinese-language Power of Attorney translated for use in Estonia?

Estonia has no sworn translator for Chinese to Estonian, and Estonian notaries will not accept an ordinary translation. The Power of Attorney must therefore be routed first to Latvia for a sworn translation into English, then back to Estonia for translation into Estonian. This adds time and an extra translation cost (around EUR 230).

Estonian OU Company Incorporation - TKEG Expat ™ (Denmark)

Name: Estonian OU Company Incorporation
Brand: TKEG Expat ™ (Denmark)
Price: 1525 EUR
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Estonian OU Company Incorporation

Product Valid: Positive | Applicant Must Be Present: No | Applicable country/region: EE - Estonia

Unit Price: EUR 1525 / Company

Remotely Process Your Estonian OU Company Incorporation

Estonia company incorporation with TKEG Expat — we form your Estonian OÜ (Osaühing) private limited company through the e-Business Register: name reservation, articles of association, filing with the Commercial Register, and Tax and Customs Board registration. Since 2023 there is no statutory minimum share capital, so founders can set it freely. An Estonian legal address is mandatory — our registered address service covers it. Under current law a resident contact person is no longer required, simplifying remote incorporation for non-resident founders. Pairs naturally with e-Residency for fully online Estonian company management.

Service Included

Estonian OU company registration

Number of services already included in this product: 1.00
Lawyer certification fee for a natural person shareholder/director

Number of services already included in this product: 1.00
Power of Attorney (PoA) for remote opening of an Estonian company.

Number of services already included in this product: 1.00
One year of Registered Address service.

Number of services already included in this product: 1.00

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It is no longer required by law to have a resident contact person.

Product Requirement

Estonian OU Company Incorporation's Requirements

TKEG Expat ™ (Denmark) aims to provide the most straightforward and professional service to our clients. Please use this "Product Requirement Table" to determine if you meet the basic requirement of this product, and if you need services that are not included in this product.

Need an Estonian address

To register an Estonian company, an Estonian address is required. If you don't have an Estonian address, you can choose the address hosting service provided by TKEG Expat. This product already includes one year of address hosting service.

Has Solutions?: Yes

Number of services already included in this product: 1.00

Additional Fee Required For Corporate Shareholders

Has Solutions?: Yes

Service Not Included in Product

Additional Fee Required For Additional Natural Person Shareholder/Director

Has Solutions?: Yes

Service Not Included in Product

Increase registered capital after incorporation

Because registered capitals must be deposited before incorporation, TKEG Expat helps clients incorporate Estonian companies with registered capital of 1 EUR. The client can decide if they want to increase the registered capital after incorporation (no deposit required).

Has Solutions?: Yes

Service Not Included in Product

Estonia OÜ

Osaühing

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Document Requirement

We Need These To Help You With Estonian OU Company Incorporation

TKEG Expat ™ (Denmark) aims to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information to our clients. Please use this "Document Requirement Table" to determine which documents you will need to submit to fulfill the product requirements. Please note, the requirements of document can change depending on your case.

Estonian OU Company Incorporation - Documents

Natural Person Shareholders & Directors's Required Documents

Passport

Shareholders and directors' passport front page scans.

Document Process: Not Applicable

Document Format: Scan Copy

Proof of Address

Shareholder and director address proof: scan of water, electricity, and gas bills or bank statements. The documents must clearly indicate the shareholder/director's name, address, and a date within the past month.

Document Process: Not Applicable

Document Format: Scan Copy

Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney (document provided by TKEG Expat). The client must sign the document in front of a public notary and have the document Apostilled. Estonian notary may contact the client's notary office to verify the authenticity.

Document Process: Apostille

Document Format: Physical Copy

Legal Entity Shareholders's Required Documents

Proof Of Registration / Business License

The business license of the holding company.

Document Process: Not Applicable

Document Format: Scan Copy

Company Bylaw

The company's articles of association for the holding company.

Document Process: Not Applicable

Document Format: Scan Copy

Passport

Passport of the legal representative of the holding company and shareholders holding 25% or more of the shares.

Document Process: Not Applicable

Document Format: Scan Copy

Proof of Address

Proof of address for the legal person of the holding company and shareholders holding more than 25% of shares: water, electricity and gas bills or scanned bank statements.

Document Process: Not Applicable

Document Format: Scan Copy

Power of Attorney

Document Process: Apostille

Document Format: Physical Copy

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Estonia

Estonia's business strategy is built on advanced digital infrastructure, providing cutting-edge opportunities and favorable conditions for entrepreneurship. Contrasting the average number of startup companies in Europe - five per 100,000 people - Estonia boasts six times that figure. The country has opened its business environment to global entrepreneurs, simplifying business processes and attracting digital nomads, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and self-employed individuals to register their businesses in Estonia.

Undistributed Profits Exempt from Income Tax

The biggest advantage of an Estonian registered company is that undistributed profits are tax-free, while distributed profits are taxed at a rate of 20%. In other words, as long as the company's profits are retained in the company's accounts, no taxes need to be paid.

More Opportunities for Reinvestment

Since you do not need to pay tax on undistributed profits, you can use the excess money to reinvest in the company's development. This will give your company registered in Estonia a significant competitive advantage.

Rapid Entry into the European Market

As a member of the European Union, Estonia enjoys economic benefits of free movement with EU member states. In addition, Estonia is part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and companies established in Estonia can transfer bank accounts to anywhere in the euro area quickly and safely. This ensures that you receive your payments in a timely and full manner, and if there are any issues with your payment, the bank will take responsibility.

Excellent Business Environment

Various international indices rate Estonia as one of the best business environments globally. For example, in 2019, the World Bank ranked Estonia as the 18th best business environment globally. In 2021, in a research report by the U.S. think tank Foundation, Estonia has ranked among the top OECD countries for the best tax systems for eight consecutive years.

Estonia Tax Brief

Data Source PwC World Tax Summary
OCED Statistic

Time of Update 4/05/2026

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Estonian OU Company Incorporation

Unit Price: EUR 1525 / Company

TKEG Expat ™ (Denmark) Estonian OU Company Incorporation

Remotely Process Your Estonian OU Company Incorporation

Service Included

Memo

Product Requirement

Estonian OU Company Incorporation's Requirements

Estonia OÜ

Document Requirement

We Need These To Help You With Estonian OU Company Incorporation

Natural Person Shareholders & Directors's Required Documents

Legal Entity Shareholders's Required Documents

Case Study

Chinese Mainland Corporate Client

Frequently Asked Questions

About Estonia

Undistributed Profits Exempt from Income Tax

More Opportunities for Reinvestment

Rapid Entry into the European Market

Excellent Business Environment

Estonia Tax Brief

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