The permits necessary for starting a business in Estonia
Several fields of activity have special requirements and to operate in those fields, one must also apply for a licence or submit economic activity reports.
Step-by-step Guide for Setting Up My Purchases and Forwarding Expense Documents
We have created this step-by-step guide for setting up My Purchases and forwarding your expense documents in multiple convenient ways.
Working in Estonia: A Comprehensive Guide
Hiring employees for your Estonian company can be straightforward, involving just the signing of a contract and registration with the tax office. However, if you seek talent from outside the EU, the process might require additional steps.
Step-by-step Guide for Setting Up My Invoices and Creating Sales Invoices
We have created this step-by-step guide for setting up myInvoices and creating/sending sales invoices through my1Office platform to make it easier for you to get started with creating and managing your sales invoices.
Customer Success Story: E-commerce Insights from 1Office Customer
E-commerce has revolutionised the way businesses operate, offering unparalleled access to global markets. Estonia, with its advanced digital infrastructure and business-friendly environment, is an ideal location for setting up and running an e-commerce enterprise. Known for its innovative e-government initiatives and widespread internet connectivity, Estonia provides a robust platform for online businesses to thrive. The country’s streamlined processes for company registration and efficient digital services make it easier for entrepreneurs to establish and manage their e-commerce ventures. In this dynamic landscape, Estonia stands out as a hub for digital commerce, offering numerous opportunities for growth and success. We met with Mr Zhu Tiezhong, an entrepreneur actively involved in e-commerce, to discuss his activities and future plans.
TOP 5 contracts for starting businesses
Congratulations on completing your company setup! Setting up your company in Estonia is an exciting milestone, but it’s just the beginning. As you prepare to open bank accounts, hire staff, and finalise deals with suppliers and clients, ensuring your contracts for starting business are well-prepared and legally sound is crucial. In this article, we provide essential tips and legal insights to help you navigate the contract preparation process successfully, minimise risks, and establish strong business relationships.
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…
My company is closed by the government. What next?
In 2023 Estonian government introduced legislation that gave the business register the authority to delete companies in case their owners fail to comply with the legislation. Business register monitors if directors of the company fulfill their legal obligations and if they fail to do so, register may delete the company. Deleting takes place on two occasions:
How to End Business Activities in Estonia? Liquidate, Merge or Sell a company?
If you wish to end business activities in Estonia, there are multiple ways to do that depending on your situation. Find out more about the options.
Net Assets – The Financial Position of Your Estonian Company
In Estonian legislation there are few financial management requirements set in place for protection of the creditors. But despite having just a few requirements, failure to comply may lead you to losing your company and paying taxes.