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How do I set up an Estonian business?
How to get started
- Become an e-resident. Apply online, pay state fee, and choose a pickup location for your digital ID.
- Choose service provider. Obtain an Estonian contact person and legal address from our Marketplace.
- Register company in Estonia. Register company structure online at e-Business Registry.
Which countries offer e-Residency?
Estonia is the first country to offer e-Residency, a government-issued digital identity and status that provides access to Estonia’s e-services and transparent business environment. Over the last 25 years, Estonia has made 99\% of its government services available online, accessible through a secure digital ID system.
How do I open a restaurant in Estonia?
How to register a restaurant in Estonia
- – prepare the documents for incorporation as requested by the Trade Register in Estonia;
- – file these documents with the Trade Register and obtain the Certificate of Registration;
- – register for taxation, VAT, social security and employment purposes with the right authorities;
How long does it take to register a company in Estonia?
e-Residency application: 2-4 weeks. Company registration: 1-3 working days. Bank account opening: depends on the bank, 3 to 7 days on average. VAT number: usually 24 working hours.
How can I get Estonia passport?
Estonian citizenship can be applied, if:
- you have a long-term residence permit or the right of permanent residence.
- you have lived in Estonia, prior submitting an application, for at least eight years on the ground of a residence permit or by right of residence, of which at least the last five years on a permanent basis.
Is Estonia a tax haven?
Is Estonia a tax haven? No. The Tax Foundation has ranked Estonia number one for tax competitiveness for six years running. Estonia doesn’t tax companies on their profits, so what the company earns each financial year can be reinvested by the company.