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Legal Services and Protection in Estonia

Doing Business in Estonia

Estonia is one of the most digital and transparent jurisdictions in Europe, known for its e-Residency program and advanced fintech infrastructure. The country allows foreign entrepreneurs to remotely register and manage companies using digital identification and fully online government services.

COREDO has worked since 2016 and supports businesses in Estonia — from company formation and corporate structuring to licensing and regulatory engagement.

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Doing Business in Estonia: What to Know

Three areas shape how a company in Estonia is set up and run: how its profits are taxed, which activities need a licence and what it must report each year. For your business, this means three practical steps. Plan dividends with the distributed-profit tax in mind, obtain any licence before regulated activity starts, and appoint a local contact person if you manage the company from abroad.

COREDO offers comprehensive legal support for businesses in Estonia, and you can work with us remotely: Estonia lets companies be registered and managed online through digital identification and electronic signatures. We represent foreign companies, e-residents, licensed financial firms and crypto-asset businesses before the Financial Supervision Authority (EFSA), the tax authorities and the commercial register.

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Business Environment in Estonia

Taxation

Estonia does not tax retained and reinvested corporate profits. Tax arises only upon profit distribution as dividends, with an effective rate of 22% (22/78 model), increasing to 24% from 2026. A temporary 2% security tax applies from 2026 to 2028. VAT is 24%. Personal income tax is 20% and social tax is 33%.

Licensing

Licensing is sector-based and handled by different authorities. Since 2025, CASP licences under MiCA are issued by EFSA for crypto and financial services. Previous VASP licences remain valid until 1 July 2026. CASP authorisation provides EU-wide passporting.

Reporting

All companies must submit annual reports electronically within 6 months after the end of the financial year. The commercial register is publicly accessible. Foreign-managed companies must appoint a local contact person.

Our Services in Estonia

Company registration and corporate form selection

analysis of the optimal structure, including OÜ with e-Residency. Registration takes up to 14 working days after we receive all documents. It includes a contact person and registered office for one year, the state duty and notary fees, and a certified Estonian translation of the power of attorney. We do not arrange e-Residency itself; as non-residents cannot open an Estonian bank account remotely, we offer an account with a payment institution that requires no physical presence.

Development and review of corporate documents

articles of association, shareholder agreements, management regulations

Legal review of contracts

analysis of agreements with counterparties, partners, and employees

Transaction and negotiation support

assistance with M&A, investment rounds, and partnership deals

Representation before government authorities

interaction with the Financial Supervision Authority (EFSA), the commercial register, and tax authorities

Support for regulated companies

assistance with obtaining EMI, SPI, and CASP (MiCA) licences; reissuance of VASP licences; AML compliance

Tax planning and compliance consulting

optimisation within the Estonian distributed profit taxation system

Legislative change monitoring

tracking developments in Estonian tax, corporate, and financial law

Who Our Services Are For

Our legal support in Estonia is designed for:

Foreign companies operating in Estonia or using it as a gateway to the EU market

Non-residents with assets, accounts, or operations in the Estonian jurisdiction

Companies registered through e-Residency that require legal support

Financial and payment companies (EMI, SPI, PSP) seeking a licence in Estonia

Crypto-asset companies transitioning from the VASP regime to CASP/MiCA, and international groups requiring a corporate structure with an EU passport

Fintech and IT startups launching through the Estonian jurisdiction

How We Work

Initial consultation

we analyse the client’s situation, identify legal risks and objectives; the consultation, like all our work, can take place remotely

01

Legal audit

we review corporate documents, contracts, and the company’s regulatory status, including whether a VASP licence must be reissued as a CASP licence under MiCA

02

Strategy development

we propose specific solutions taking into account the requirements of Estonian law and MiCA, for example planning dividends around the distributed-profit tax

03

Legal support

preparation of documents, conducting negotiations, engagement with regulators, including the Financial Supervision Authority (EFSA), the tax authorities (EMTA) and the commercial register

04

Ongoing support and monitoring

tracking legislative changes, notifying the client of significant updates in Estonian tax, corporate and financial law

05

For company registration, our lawyers prepare a power of attorney, so all documents are signed without your presence. We need a passport scan, proof of address of the future shareholders and directors not older than three months, a signed KYC form and the certified power of attorney. You send the originals to our office; we translate them into Estonian, complete the notarised transaction and update the Commercial Register.

Timelines

Service	Estimated Timeline
Legal Opinion	10 working days after payment and receipt of the full set of documents
One-off consultation (up to 5 hours)	1–2 business days
Legal Outsourcing launch	3–5 business days
Contract documentation	5–10 business days

Timelines may vary depending on the complexity of the task and the volume of materials provided.

Service Pricing

Service	Price
Legal Opinion	from EUR 1,500 + VAT
Legal Outsourcing — 5 hours	EUR 550 (EUR 110/hour)
Legal Outsourcing — 10 hours	EUR 1,000 (EUR 100/hour)
Legal Outsourcing — 20 hours	EUR 1,800 (EUR 90/hour)
Legal Outsourcing — 40 hours	EUR 3,200 (EUR 80/hour)
Legal Outsourcing — 80 hours	EUR 5,600 (EUR 70/hour)
Legal Outsourcing — 160 hours	EUR 9,600 (EUR 60/hour)

One-off rates (without a package):

Basic (up to 5 hours): EUR 130/hour
Standard (20+ hours): EUR 100/hour
Premium (80+ hours): EUR 80/hour

Pricing depends on the complexity of the task. Submit a request for a quote.
All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Our Experts

Pavel Kos

Has been leading the COREDO legal team since 2020. With the company since June 2017. Specialises in corporate law, financial regulation, and transaction support.

Alena Mach

Executive Director

Nikita Veremeev

Founder & NED

Johann Schneider

Lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does legal protection for businesses in Estonia include?

Legal protection covers corporate support, contract drafting and review, representation before government authorities and courts, assistance with licence acquisition (EMI, CASP/MiCA), AML compliance, and monitoring of legislative changes.

Is a personal visit required to work with COREDO?

No. All services are provided remotely: e-Residency and electronic signatures make document management fully digital, so we support clients anywhere in the world.

How much does legal support for a business in Estonia cost?

Legal Opinion — from EUR 1,500 + VAT. Legal Outsourcing packages — from EUR 550 (5 hours) to EUR 9,600 (160 hours). One-off rates range from EUR 80 to EUR 130/hour depending on volume.

Can COREDO represent a company before EFSA and other Estonian regulators?

Yes. We engage with the Financial Supervision Authority (Finantsinspektsioon), tax authorities (EMTA), the commercial register, and other agencies on behalf of clients.

Does COREDO work with EMI, PSP, and CASP companies in Estonia?

Yes. We have experience supporting licensed financial companies — EMI, SPI, PSP — as well as crypto-asset companies transitioning from the VASP regime to CASP/MiCA.

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