Register a private limited company (OÜ) online in Estonia
Form an OÜ fully online through the e-Business Register, including as an e-resident. Share capital can be paid in over time, making Estonia one of the fastest places to incorporate.
- Timeline
- Often same-day online
- Cost
- State fee for online registration; capital contribution can be deferred
- Steps
- 6 stages
Deadline — read this first
Beneficial owners declared at registration.
Who can file
Anyone with an Estonian ID card, Mobile-ID or e-Residency digital ID.
Step by step
- 1
Obtain a digital ID
Use an Estonian ID card, Mobile-ID or an e-Residency card to sign electronically.
- 2
Reserve a company name
Check and choose an available name in the e-Business Register.
- 3
Complete the online application
File the articles of association and application through the e-Business Register.
- 4
Decide on capital contribution
Choose to pay the share capital now or defer it under the founding rules.
- 5
Declare beneficial owners
Enter beneficial-ownership information as part of registration.
- 6
Register for VAT if needed
Apply to the Tax and Customs Board for a VAT number when turnover requires.
Documents you must produce
- Digital identity (ID card, Mobile-ID or e-Residency)
- Articles of association
- Company name and contact details
- Beneficial-ownership details
Common mistakes that sink cases
- Assuming e-Residency grants tax residency or physical residence rights.
- Deferring capital indefinitely and restricting dividends as a result.
- Overlooking VAT registration once turnover crosses the threshold.
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