Description
Start your Estonian company without travelling to Estonia
You do not have to be physically present in Estonia to complete this company formation process.
With this package, a 1Office lawyer represents you at the Estonian notary under a Power of Attorney and handles the required steps on your behalf.
The package is suitable if you:
- Live outside Estonia
- Are a non-resident founder
- Want to establish an Estonian OÜ remotely
- Cannot or do not want to travel to Estonia for the registration
- Need a local business address and contact person
- Want one provider to handle the practical company formation process
- Are an international entrepreneur, freelancer, consultant, or startup founder
If you have more than one founder, the package can be extended with Power of Attorney representation for additional founders.
What is included in the €900 company formation fee?
The one-time company formation package includes the main steps required to establish your Estonian private limited company through a notary.
- Company registration documents: We prepare the documents required for registering your Estonian OÜ with one founder.
- Notary appointment: We arrange the appointment with the Estonian notary and coordinate the registration process.
- Representation by Power of Attorney: A 1Office lawyer represents you at the notary and before the relevant Estonian institutions so you do not have to travel to Estonia for the registration procedure.
- The €900 package includes Power of Attorney representation for one founder.
- If additional founders require representation, please contact us for the applicable fee.
- State and notary fees: The package includes the applicable state fee and notary fees for the standard company formation described above.
- First-year business address and contact person: Your new Estonian company receives a valid business address and contact person service for the first year.cThe service includes professional handling of incoming company correspondence and access to my1Office.
- my1Office access: You receive access to my1Office, 1Office’s online platform for managing selected company-related services remotely. Depending on the services you use, my1Office can help you manage company correspondence, create and send sales invoices, and access other available business-service functions.
What is the €195 annual fee for?
The €195 + VAT annual fee covers the recurring virtual business address and contact person service included with your company formation package.
Your Estonian company needs a valid legal address. If the company’s management board is located outside Estonia and the company uses a foreign address as its legal address, a licensed contact person in Estonia is required. A company can also use an Estonian address provided by a licensed virtual office service provider.
With 1Office, the service provides:
- A valid business address in Estonia
- Contact person service
- Handling of official company correspondence
- Digital mail handling
- Notifications when correspondence is available
- Access to my1Office
- Sales invoice functionality
The standard service includes sorting and digital uploading of up to 10 letters per month.
The €195 fee is a recurring annual service fee, not another company registration fee.
From the second year
After your company has been established, the recurring fee is €195 + VAT / year. This covers the continued business address and contact person service.
Other services, such as accounting, VAT registration, payroll, or tax consulting, are available separately.
Important information before ordering
- This package is designed for non-residents who want to establish an Estonian private limited company remotely.
- The €900 fee is a one-time company formation fee.
- The €195 fee is for an annual business address and contact person subscription.
- The first-year payment is therefore €1,095 + VAT.
- The €900 package includes Power of Attorney representation for one founder.
- Additional founders requiring representation are charged separately.
- Additional services such as accounting, VAT registration, and tax consulting are not included unless specifically stated.
- Company registration is subject to completion of 1Office’s KYC and due diligence requirements.
- Registration times depend on the notary and Estonian Business Register process.
- Company formation does not by itself determine your personal tax residency or tax obligations in your country of residence.
- The company’s ongoing legal, accounting, and tax obligations can start after registration.
Who is this Estonian company formation package in notary for?
This service is particularly useful for international founders who want an EU company but are not based in Estonia.
- Non-resident entrepreneurs: You live outside Estonia but want to establish an Estonian OÜ for your business.
- International freelancers and consultants: You want an Estonian company for providing services to international clients while managing the business remotely.
- Startup founders: You are establishing a company in the EU and want the company formation process handled locally.
- E-residents: You have Estonian e-Residency but cannot or do not want to complete the company formation process yourself through the e-residency route.
- Founders who cannot travel to Estonia: You need to establish the company remotely and want a local lawyer to represent you at the notary.
How does remote company formation in Estonia work?
To start the process, you will need to provide the information and documents required for our KYC and company formation procedures.
The exact requirements depend on your situation and the company’s planned activities.
We will guide you through the information needed after you order the service.
You do not need to travel to Estonia for the standard remote formation process.
- What you need to start an Estonian company remotely
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To start the process, you will need to provide the information and documents required for our KYC and company formation procedures.
The exact requirements depend on your situation and the company’s planned activities.
We will guide you through the information needed after you order the service.
You do not need to travel to Estonia for the standard remote formation process.
Why start a company in Estonia?
Estonia is an EU member state with a highly digital business environment. Many company administration procedures can be handled online, which makes Estonia particularly attractive to international entrepreneurs who want to manage their company remotely.
An Estonian private limited company is an OÜ (osaühing).
The current Estonian Business Register states that an OÜ can have a minimum share capital of €0.01, founders may be natural or legal persons, and the company must have a management board. Estonia also uses a tax system where corporate income tax is generally triggered when profits are distributed rather than when they are earned. From 2025, distributed profits are taxed at a 22/78 corporate income tax rate.
Your personal tax obligations can depend on where you live, where you work, and other factors. Estonian company formation does not automatically make you a tax resident of Estonia.
What is a contact person in Estonia?
A contact person receives and forwards certain official documents and declarations of intent addressed to your company. The contact person does not manage your company and does not receive authority to make business decisions on your behalf. The role is administrative: it helps ensure that official communications can reach your company.
Official correspondence can come from organizations such as:
- Estonian Tax and Customs Board
- Estonian Business Register
- Statistics Estonia
- Courts and other public authorities
1Office receives applicable company correspondence and makes it available through the digital service included in your subscription.
Pricing for remote company formation in Estonia
First year: €1,095 + VAT
Includes: €900 one-time company formation package + €195 first-year business address and contact person service.
The formation package includes preparation of the company registration documents, notary appointment, representation by Power of Attorney for one founder, applicable state and notary fees, and the company formation process described above.
The €195 annual service includes your business address and contact person for the first year.
From the second year: €195 + VAT / year
The company formation fee is not charged again. You pay the recurring annual fee for the business address and contact person service.
Additional services such as accounting, VAT registration, payroll, and tax consulting are charged separately.
Additional services for your Estonian company
Once your company is registered, 1Office can also help with:
Frequently Asked Questions about starting a company in Estonia remotely in notary
Can a non-resident open a company in Estonia?
Yes. Non-residents can establish an Estonian private limited company (OÜ). The exact registration procedure depends on the founder’s circumstances and the method used for signing the company formation documents.
Can I register an Estonian company without travelling to Estonia?
Yes. This package is specifically designed for remote company formation. A 1Office lawyer can represent you at the Estonian notary under a Power of Attorney.
How much does it cost to start a company in Estonia via notary?
The first-year cost of this package is €1,095 + VAT.
This consists of a €900 one-time company formation fee and €195 + VAT for the first year of the business address and contact person service.
How much does the service cost after the first year?
From the second year, the recurring business address and contact person service costs €195 + VAT per year. The €900 company formation fee is not charged again.
Do I need to be an Estonian e-resident?
Not necessarily. This particular package is designed for non-residents who need to complete company formation through a notary with representation by a 1Office lawyer. Your individual circumstances determine which company formation route is appropriate.
What is an Estonian OÜ?
An OÜ is Estonia’s private limited company, broadly comparable to a private limited company or limited liability company in other jurisdictions.
What is the minimum share capital for an Estonian OÜ?
The Estonian Business Register currently states that the minimum capital of a private limited company is €0.01.
Does an Estonian company pay corporate income tax on its profit?
Estonia generally taxes company profits when they are distributed rather than when they are earned. From 2025, the corporate income tax rate on distributed profits is 22/78.
Does the package include accounting?
No. Accounting is not included in the €900 company formation fee or the €195 annual address and contact person subscription. 1Office can provide accounting as a separate service.
Does the package include a business address?
Yes. The first year of the business address and contact person service is included in the €195 annual subscription.
Does the package include a contact person?
Yes. The first year of the contact person service is included in the €195 annual subscription.
How long does it take to register the company?
For a standard case, 1Office aims to complete the registration process within approximately 5 working days after the notary appointment and signing of the registration documents, subject to the notary and Business Register process.
Can I have more than one founder?
Yes. The package can be used for companies with multiple founders. The standard €900 package includes Power of Attorney representation for one founder. Additional founder representation is available for an additional fee.
Can 1Office help me after the company is registered?
Yes, 1Office can continue to support your company with accounting, tax, VAT, annual reports, payroll, legal and other corporate services.
