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How to change Estonian Company board membership?

From a legal perspective, changing the board of directors requires submitting board member applications along with the shareholders' resolution to the Business Registry.

However, your experience and timeline will largely depend on two key factors:

1. Shareholders and board members’ digital signing capabilities.

2. Accuracy of prepared documents, particularly shareholders' resolutions.

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What are the tax return and tax payment deadlines for Estonian Companies?

Tax-related deadlines in Estonia are relatively short - you are given just 10 or 20 days after the end of the month.

VAT returns must be submitted and VAT paid on the 20th day of the month following the end of the month.

Income and social tax returns must be submitted and taxes paid on the 10th day of the month following the month in which the payment is made.

The annual report must be submitted at the latest 6 months after the end of the fiscal year, usually by the 30th of June.

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How to quickly change Estonian Company shareholders?

There are two ways to change the company shareholders' structure without a notary, which is often a time-consuming and bureaucratic process, especially for foreign owners.

If the shareholders/board members can sign documents digitally with an e-residency card, the full process is relatively straightforward and can often be done in a few days.

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Can I change the ownership of an Estonian Company without a notary?

Yes, there are two ways to transfer Estonian company ownership without involving a notary.

1. Simplified Share Transfer

If your private limited company meets the following criteria, you can use the simplified share transfer method:

  • The company's share capital is at least €10,000

  • The shareholders have adopted articles of association that waive the notarization requirement for share transfers

  • These articles of association are already registered in the Business Register

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How to Obtain Criminal Records from the Estonian Criminal Records Database

If you are required to submit an official document to a third party about your punishment records or absence thereof, it is possible to apply for a signed notice from the Criminal Records Database.

To use the document in another country, a sworn translator must translate it and typically requires apostille certification or legalization, depending on the destination country's requirements.

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What to do with my Estonian Company if I have lost my e-residency?

If you have lost your e-residency and are unable to restore it, you can still continue operating your Estonian company. You just need to replace your Estonian ID code with your birth date (or national ID code) in the Business Register.

For that, you need to submit the registry amendments applications signed either with your EU Digital ID. if you have it, or physically, certified by your local notary.

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