E-resident’s company board in Estonia?
The board of an e-resident’s company cannot be required to be located in Estonia. Ivar Veskioja analysis.
Changes in the Estonian Aliens Act
Several important legislative amendments came to force on 01.01.2016, which concern the working of aliens in Estonia.
Estonian legislative amendments 2016
Read about the main amendments of the Estonian Income Tax Act, the Health Insurance Act and the Labour Market Services and Benefits Act.
BECC UK launched
British-Estonian Chamber of Commerce (BECC) launched its branch in the UK to advance economic ties.
Management service or hidden employment?
How to avoid the risk of requalifying authorisation agreements into employment agreements?
Tax changes in January 2016
The Estonian Parliament passed the Social Tax, Income Tax and other Acts Amendment Act On 15 June 2015. The Act comes into force in stages. The first amendments come into force on 01.01.2016. The main tax amendments The social tax rate will reduce. The social tax will be 32.5 % instead of the current 33…
Company´s tax arrears in Estonia
On numerous occasions the Estonian courts have had to solve disputes where the Estonian Tax and Customs Board requires the company’s tax arrears in Estonia to be paid by the members of the board personally. Today the Estonian Supreme Court’s practice in these disputes is quite substantial and allows to make conclusions about the meaning…
Apply for e-Residency in Estonian embassies
Starting from April 2015 it is possible to apply for the Estonian e-Residency in Estonian embassies and consulates general all over the world. What will change? Previously an applicant had to make two visits to the Estonia Police and Border Guard office to apply for e-Residency. First, to apply for the e-Residency and the second…
Payment of dividends from a company
The company can pay dividends to shareholders in the extent of the profits of the last financial year and the profits brought forward from previous years. 1Office recommends paying attention to the following points. Compliance with the requirements of the Commercial Code Before payment of dividends, the company’s compliance with the requirements described in the…
Tax residency of a company
When does an Estonian company attract tax residency in a foreign country? The exemption from corporate income tax, a special characteristic of Estonia, attracts foreign entrepreneurs to register companies in Estonia. Estonian entrepreneurs in turn are acting more and more actively in foreign countries while trying to retain a minimal tax burden. This is why…