Estonia - COREDO

The Republic of Estonia, a beacon of digital progress and a thriving startup hub offers a streamlined and business-friendly investment licensing system. Below, we will review the specifics of registering an investment company and obtaining the relevant licence in Estonia, focusing on its features and advantages.

Advantages of obtaining an Investment Licence in Estonia

Access to the single European Market: Due to full membership in the European Union, an investment company registered in Estonia can, on a temporary and irregular basis, freely provide services throughout the European Economic Area. In addition, the status of a European company instils confidence and reliability in the eyes of partners.

Transparency and Regulatory Stability: The country boasts a well-defined and transparent legal framework, providing, for example, investment incentives. Clear AML (Anti-Money Laundering) rules and financial sector supervision instil confidence in investors and clients, building trust in the monetary sector.

Innovation in the Technology Segment: Estonia has a reputation for actively pursuing digital innovation. The investment licensing system encourages the integration of technology and digital solutions, allowing licensed entities to exploit advances such as algorithmic trading and blockchain-based investment instruments.

The Investment Licence in Estonia allows

buying and transferring shares, portfolio management;
fulfilment of clients’ orders related to financial activities;
activities of funds, trading platforms, etc;
underwriting of the Central Bank issue;
portfolio management and investment counselling;
custody and management of securities;
leasing operations; and
other transactions and operations similar to those mentioned above.

What is the Order of our Service

Company registration in Estonia:

As part of the first stage, you must register a legal entity that will be required to carry out the licence-eligible activities. For this purpose, we can prepare all the necessary documentation for you, advise you on minimum capital and state duty payments, and assist you in opening a corporate bank account.

Applying for a licence to the Estonian Monetary Supervisory Authority (EFSA):

After registering the company in Estonia in the second stage, we will proceed to the stage of directly obtaining an investment licence, which will consist of the following steps:

formation of a set of documents required for the authorised body;
application;
awaiting EFSA’s decision.

Registration Timeline

The application and authorisation process takes approximately 2-4 months, subject to regulatory requirements.

Registration Fee

EUR 60,000 + VAT, however, the price may vary depending on the circumstances of a particular case.

COREDO is ready to help you overcome the thorny path by providing qualified advice, tailor-made solutions and continuous support at all stages of obtaining an investment licence in Estonia.

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