Frequently Asked Questions

It's true - you can do the whole thing online and be location independent! With an Estonian e-Residency card, you can set up and manage a location-independent company online from anywhere in the world in just one day. You can also sign, authenticate, encrypt, and send documents digitally, which makes running a business so much easier.

In the best case, electronic registration will take a few hours after signing the company registration application, but it is still advisable to budget at least one business day.

Here's what you need to kick off: Company Registration Service Business Address Contact Person (every Estonian company with management board outside of Estonia must have a designated “contact person” in the country.) VAT payer registration (if applicable) Support with opening WISE bank account Great news! The Entrepreneur Pro plan is the perfect solution for all your business needs. You can get all of the services mentioned above with just one subscription plan. The Entrepreneur Pro plan is all-inclusive, which means you can start your business operations right away. Subscribers of the plan get access to free company registration & VAT payer registration services. The price of the Entrepreneur Pro Plan is just 30€ /per month, incl. 20% VAT. There's also a one-time incorporation state fee of 265€.

This company formation plan is ideal for e-residents who are looking to form a Limited Company without any additional extra costs. As our client, you will get a free company registration and assistance with opening a borderless Wise bank account.

In Estonia, you can also establish a company without the requirement of hiring a local director, and the minimum share capital is only €0.01 per shareholder. Plus, there's a 0% income tax on undistributed profits, so you can reinvest your profits without worrying about paying corporate tax. But that's not all. Estonia has a strong startup community, tech-friendly environment, skilled workforce, and a range of tax incentives for R&D. It's no wonder why so many eCommerce businesses choose Estonia as their base.

The Full-Year Visionary Pass covers everything you need to start and manage your business in Estonia. It includes essential services like Company Registration, VAT Number Registration, and Mail Handling, with us serving as your Authorized Contact Person for official documents. You’ll also get tools to analyze and refine your business model, along with a Compliance & Tax Guidance Pack to help you navigate tax rules, deadlines, and benefits. Plus, you can promote your business through our blog and social media, and enjoy special offers on accounting services and branding tools. If you haven’t yet received your e-Residency card, feel free to contact us, and we’ll offer a solution that either includes company registration along with obtaining your e-Residency card or an alternative process without requiring e-Residency. Here’s a look at what’s included in the Full-Year Visionary Pass and how it makes starting your business in Estonia straightforward and efficient. 1. Company Registration Getting your business legally registered with your e-Residency card is fully online and usually takes just one business day after the application is submitted to the Business Register. We’ll collect your basic details, and you’ll digitally sign the application using your e-Residency card. From there, we handle the rest—submitting the application and making sure everything is done correctly. The process is efficient and requires minimal involvement from you. 2. VAT Number Registration When you request a VAT number, we submit the application along with your company registration. Following the standard procedure, your VAT number is typically assigned the day after your company is officially registered. We handle both processes together to ensure everything moves smoothly and without delay, ensuring you’re fully set up for business in Estonia. 3. Mail Handling (1 Year) Running a business remotely can sometimes lead to missed communications, but with our mail handling service, that won’t be an issue. This plan includes the processing and forwarding of all your company’s mail directly to your email. We scan each piece of correspondence and send it to you electronically, keeping you fully informed of everything that arrives. If needed, we can also forward physical mail to an alternate address upon request; however, this service is available for an extra fee. 4. Legal Address (1 Year) Every business in Estonia needs a legal address, and we provide this for you. It’s a fully compliant business address in Estonia, so you won’t need to worry about renting or managing a physical space. This service runs for a full year, giving your company an official presence. 5. Authorized Contact Person (1 Year) Estonian law requires non-resident business owners to have a local representative to receive legal documents. We act as your authorized contact person for one year, ensuring that any official notices or documents are handled promptly and correctly. 6. Business Blueprint Builder Our Business Blueprint Builder is a practical tool designed to guide you through the process of creating a solid, actionable business model. It helps you think through every aspect of your business—from understanding who your customers are, to identifying your key resources and partners, to outlining your revenue streams and costs. It’s a step-by-step questionnaire that covers all the essential elements of a successful business, giving you a clear and structured plan by the end. By the time you complete it, you’ll have a comprehensive overview of your business model—helping you make informed decisions, spot areas for improvement, and better understand the full scope of your business. 7. Compliance & Tax Guidance Pack Our Compliance & Tax Guidance Pack gives you all the essential information you need to stay compliant with Estonian regulations and maximize the tax benefits available to your business. This pack includes a comprehensive set of documents that will help you navigate important deadlines, reporting obligations, and potential risks, ensuring that you remain on top of your legal and tax responsibilities. Here’s what’s included: • Sale Invoices Templates Ready-to-use invoice templates that ensure your business transactions are properly documented and meet local compliance requirements. • Tax Flow Chart Our Tax Flow Chart provides a clear and detailed visual guide to help you navigate the key taxes applicable to your business in Estonia. This comprehensive chart covers both VAT and corporate income tax, offering an easy-to-understand overview of how taxes apply to your sales, purchases, and profits. • Tax Calendar & Deadlines A detailed calendar that highlights all the important deadlines for filing declarations and reports, helping you stay organized and avoid penalties for late submissions. • Tax Benefits You Can Use A simple breakdown of the tax benefits available for your Estonian company. You’ll know exactly what incentives you can apply to reduce your tax obligations and take advantage of opportunities within the Estonian tax system. • Source Documents & Connected Risks Guidance on the essential documents you need to maintain for compliance, along with an outline of the risks associated with incomplete or inaccurate record-keeping. • Business Trip & Deductible Expenses Clear rules and guidance on how to manage business trip expenses and what costs you can deduct to optimize your business’s financial efficiency. 8. Founder’s Insights Blog The Founder’s Insights Blog on our eFinance platform gives business owners the opportunity to share their stories and showcase their brands. Whether through an interview or a feature article, this blog allows you to highlight what makes your business special, provide valuable insights, and connect with a broader audience. It’s an effective way to boost your visibility and brand awareness by presenting your products or services to potential customers and partners. 9. Business Highlight Post Building on the Founder’s Insights Blog, we take it a step further with the Business Highlight Post. After your story is featured on our blog, we share it across our social media channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, to maximize exposure. This post showcases your business to a wider audience, helping to increase brand awareness and engagement. It’s an excellent opportunity to reach new potential customers and grow your presence within the entrepreneurial community. 10. 20% Off Accounting for the First Year As part of the Full-Year Visionary Pass, we offer a 20% discount on our professional accounting services for the first year. Our accounting packages are designed for businesses that require a higher level of financial oversight, precision, and compliance.

You can only register your company online if all of the persons involved (members of the management board, founding members, members of the supervisory board etc.) are able to sign the initial entry form and establishment documents digitally.

An FAQ section can be used to quickly answer common questions about you or your business, such as “Where do you ship to?”, “What are your opening hours?” or “How can I book a service?” It’s a great way to help people navigate your site and can even boost your site’s SEO.

To get an e-Residency, here's what you need to do: Follow these steps and you'll be all set! 1. Apply online Choose pickup location. Where do you want to pick up your e-Residency kit? There are 50+ pickup locations worldwide to choose from. Prepare documents your CV motivation statement copy of your travel document/ID passport style digital photo About preparing documents Fill application & pay fee. Apply for e-Residency on the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board website and pay the application fee using VISA or Mastercard. Apply now 2. Wait for approval and card delivery Identity check (8-30 days). The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board will review your application and conduct a background check. You might be asked additional questions for clarification purposes. When the processing of your application is complete, you will be notified by email. Card delivery (2-5 weeks). After your application is approved, your unique card is printed and delivered to your chosen pickup location. 3. Pick up your card When the card arrives at the location you selected in your application, you will be invited by email to collect it. Don't forget to bring along your ID - the same that you used in your application. See list of pickup locations 4. Set up your card Your card is automatically activated within 24h after you pick it up. Your card comes with instructions on how to install the necessary ID-software (Digidoc). Once you install it, you can start using your new digital ID. Install DigiDoc How to set up your digital ID Ready to start? Apply now

No, the Entrepreneur Pro and Accounting plans are separate subscriptions, which include different services. Entrepreneur Pro is clearly made for company incorporation, and includes monthly legal services. Accounting plans only include accounting services. Differentiation of plans gives our clients more flexibility. Our clients who have an incorporated company may only need accounts services from us whereas a new company starting out might not need any accounting services for the time being.

Expert accountancy assistance for your growing business enterprise. This accounting plan was created for clients who need a dedicated accountant with an ongoing advisory option.

Everything you need to get started with accounting for your limited company – add more services as you need them. This plan is ideal for e-residents who are starting business activities and are satisfied with semi-automated accounting processes.

Our accounting plans are also suitable for established companies that require accounting support and tax consulting.

Here is the criteria that an affiliate needs to meet in order to receive their commission: 1. The referred sale must have completed the 90 days payout period to be included in the payout report. 2. The total affiliate commission must be over the 30€ minimum. Once you meet both of the conditions above, the commission will be included in the monthly payout report, which is generated on the 15th of every month. Once the payout report is generated, it takes two weeks to disburse the funds.

Let’s understand this with an example. When a customer lands on our website via an affiliate link, a cookie will get saved on its device and browser. However, if due to some reason, they leave the website without completing the purchase at that time but comes back to our website after a few days within the cookie period and completes the payment, then also your referral will work and commission will be generated against that sale. eFinance affiliate program provide the cookie period of 90 days.

We reserve the right to approve or reject ANY of your affiliate commission on the following basis. You will have no legal recourse against us for the rejection of your affiliate commission. Approve: The commissions are approved only when the user is still using our service and has an active account. This is subjected to any of our free trial periods or 60 days after the sale has been made. Disapprove: We disapprove of the commission when the referred client’s account is subjected to any refunds/cancellations or violates our terms and conditions.

For every recurring sale, you'll get a 25% recurring commission. This means that as long as the customer remains part of our service you'll receive commission each time they make an purchase.

The minimum payout amount is the minimal commission amount that needs to be earned by affiliate to include it to payout report. The minimum payout amount is 30€.

We'll pay you for as long as your referred customers stay subscribed to our service. You will get the commission from the first payment and monthly recurring payments up until the time when they unsubscribe. The commission rate is 25% on all payments, including the initial purchase and monthly recurring payments.