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What are the roles of shareholders and board members?
Shareholders have voting rights proportional to their shareholding. They vote on important company matters, such as appointing or removing board members, approving the...
How can I establish an Estonian company if I do not have an e-residency?
You can establish a company in Estonia even without being an e-resident. While e-residency offers a fully digital process, non-residents can still incorporate a company through more traditional methods...
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.
How to distribute profits from an Estonian company
Before distributing dividends, the company's share capital must be paid in. According to the Commercial Code, profits cannot be distributed if the company...
Establishing an Estonian company (OÜ) remotely
Yes, a Private Limited Company (OÜ) in Estonia can be established remotely. Thanks to Estonia's highly digitized business environment and the e-Residency...
How many shareholders must a Private Limited Company (OÜ) have?
An OÜ can be established by just one person (who can be both the sole shareholder and the board member). The company must have at least one...
What is the most common type of company in Estonia?
Shareholders' liability is limited to the capital invested in the company. Their assets are not...
Are there exceptions where an Estonian company does not have to submit an annual report?
There is only one exception. The annual report does not have to be submitted only if the company is registered in the second....
How do I know that I have made a mistake in the annual report?
If you have made an obvious mistake in your annual report, the business register will contact you and point out the mistake and ask you to correct it. They usually...
What are the most common mistakes that an entrepreneur can make when submitting an annual report?
The most common is a lack of knowledge and experience. Accounting according to Estonian laws and correct reporting is the most difficult part. This is because you must have...
What does it take to become an Estonian tax resident?
It's important to note that having an Estonian ID card does not automatically make you an Estonian tax resident. Some people mistakenly believe that if they receive a salary from an Estonian company
What appendices can be included in the annual report?
There are various options for what can be included as appendices. For instance, you might add a detailed.....
How are licence fees for intellectual property taxed in Estonia?
Under the Income Tax Act, income tax is imposed on payments for the use of copyrighted intellectual property, such as royalties. When a company in Estonia pays a royalty, it generally needs to withhold a license fee.
Does a dormant Estonian Company have to submit an annual report?
dormant company is still required to submit an annual report, indicating...
Taxation of entertaining and guests related costs in Estonia
The Income Tax Act defines "costs of entertaining guests" as expenses incurred for providing catering, accommodation, transportation, or entertainment to guests and cooperation partners...
Daily allowance during assignments abroad for Estonian companies
The tax-exempt limit for daily allowances during assignments abroad is 50 euros for the first 15 days of the assignment (15 days per calendar month at most) and
How to access previous annual reports of Estonian company
Previous annual reports can be accessed through the Estonian Business Register, where...
Taxation of fringe benefit costs in Estonia
Fringe benefits are subject to income tax at the employer’s level at a rate of 22/78 and social tax at a rate of 33%. Social tax is levied on the amount that includes both income tax and non-deductible VAT...
Are some types of Estonian Companies exempt from submitting an annual report?
All registered Estonian companies, regardless of size or activity level, are generally required to submit...
Remuneration payable to a member of the management board
With an A1/E101 certificate, a person who works outside the country where he/she has social security insurance can prove that he/she is covered under that
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