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What is a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)?
A Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) is the highest standard of digital signature in the EU and many other jurisdictions. It combines the security of an Advanced Electronic Signature with additional safeguards: it must be created using a Qualified Signature Creation Device (QSCD) and backed by a Qualified Certificate issued by a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP).
What are the three ways to sign Estonian Company documents?
1. Digitally signing with e-residency card (or related smart ID, Mobile ID).
2. Digitally signing with EU digital ID, available currently in 18 countries.
3. Signing documents in the presence of your local notary and affixing an apostille (stamp) to the documents.
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.
Can I manage my Estonian Company with Latvian ID card?
Latvian ID card, Smart ID, or Mobile ID owner can relatively easily (without notary certification) file almost all registry amendments for their Estonian company. For example:
To become a board member of the company
To sign digitally, shareholders’ decisions
Change of the shareholders
Can I start an Estonian Company with a Latvian ID card?
Latvian ID card, Smart ID, or Mobile ID owner can relatively easily (without notary certification) file almost all registry amendments for their Estonian company. For example:
To become a board member of the company
To sign digitally, shareholders’ decisions
Change of the shareholders
Digital Signing in the 1DOX Portal: A Tutorial Video
In Estonia, most documents, such as agreements, authorizations, and applications, are signed digitally. The 1DOX digital signing portal is an easy tool for signing documents online - No registration, just login with PIN1 - Start for free - 10 EUR credit for each user (=27 signings)...
What is e-Residency?
The Estonian e-residency card is an identity verification tool, somewhat similar to Internet banking login passwords or a PIN calculator. It does not give you Estonian residency, tax residency, or a visa to visit Estonia.
In technical terms, it is a government-issued digital identity that provides entrepreneurs from around the world with secure digital access to Estonia's advanced e-services and transparent business environment. Plus, the ability to start a company 100% online from anywhere. Estonia was the first country to offer e-Residency, starting in 2014.
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