Company Registration Estonia

What is the most common type of company registration Estonia?

Company formation Estonia offers two main kinds of business entity:

• public limited company - Aktsiaselts (AS)
• private limited company – Osaühing (OÜ)

How much share capital is required to establish an AS?

The minimum share capital for an AS is EEK 400,000 (€25,500).

What other requirements are there for an AS?

• at least half the members of the Board of Management must be resident in Estonia
• audited accounts are required
• a local serviced office is advisable, click here for details

How much share capital is required to establish an OÜ?

The minimum share capital for an OÜ is EEK 40,000 (€2,550).

What other requirements are there for an OÜ?

• auditors required if share capital exceeds EEK 400,000 (€25,500)
• at least half the members of the Board of Management must be resident in Estonia
• a local serviced office is advisable, click here for details

What other types of company are there?

• General partnership (TU) – no minimum capital requirement or financial reporting requirements, all partners separately liable
• Limited partnership (UU) – similar to TU but makes distinction between general and limited partners
• Sole trader (FIE) - no capital requirements or financial reporting obligations

How easy is it to recruit staff?

The recruitment industry in Estonia has been slow to develop. Many Estonian companies remain content to rely on the official state employment agency to find staff. However, a number of private-sector employment agencies have emerged and Estonian job-seekers are avid readers of local press advertisements. Estonia has a well-educated and skilled labour force and wage costs are very low by EU standards. If you wish to open a business in Estonia, we can help you with recruitment, please click here.

What is the regulatory environment like for those considering company incorporation Estonia?

For foreign investors seeking to open a business in Estonia, the regulatory environment offers one of the most liberal foreign trade regimes in the world, with virtually no tariff or non-tariff barriers. This approach has been carried through into the wider regulatory arena. The local currency, the Estonian Kroon (EEK), is pegged to the euro and is fully convertible on current account and capital account transactions. Capital and earnings can be freely repatriated. Estonia has no exchange controls or restrictions on foreign investment. The amount of foreign capital that can be invested in an Estonian business enterprise is unlimited and companies can be in full foreign ownership. However, tax regulations must be strictly adhered to and there are severe penalties for infringement. It is therefore essential to engage an English-speaking accountant for tax planning purposes, if you are seriously considering Estonian company formation.

Are there financial incentives available for those wishing to open a business in Estonia – and what about banking facilities?

There are no start-up incentives in the formal sense of the word, but other advantages associated with Estonia, such as liberal business regulations and low labour costs, compensate for this. The local banking infrastructure is well developed, if a little slower than elsewhere in the EU. Read more about how we can help you to open a bank account in Estonia.

How can I get more information on Estonian company formation?

For more information on company registration Estonia, please contact us and we will be pleased to discuss your company incorporation Estonia requirements in greater detail.

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