In accordance with the Company Law, there are several types of business forms which can be registered in Estonia. The same types of companies can be verified with the Business Register in Estonia; however, other types of entities can be verified as well.
Those looking to obtain information on a business in Estonia can verify the following types of entities:
A novelty of the Business Register in Estonia consists in the option of registering with it and obtaining access to information such as the contracts and other commercial relations of a company, direct access to the European Business Register and direct access to the Land Register in Estonia. For those in need of such information, our Estonian company formation agents can perform the necessary searches.
Estonian companies and branches and subsidiaries of foreign companies must submit the following information with the Trade Register:
Apart from these, all changes brought to the company must be reported with the Estonian Business Register.
In the case of foundations, associations and NGOs, a business file, a registration file and information about the person submitting the documents must be reported with the Business Registry.
With a vast experience in company registration matters, our representatives in Estonia can guide foreign investors who want to open companies here. We can also assist with the registration of other types of entities here. Companies in Estonia are also required to register for VAT.
Both foreign and local entrepreneurs can open companies in Estonia by submitting all the documents required by the Trade Register online. Furthermore, the government has enabled the e-residency card through which foreign citizens can obtain Estonian residency and then start the company formation procedure online directly from their own countries.
Foreign companies seeking to register branches and subsidiaries will need to appoint a local representative for the Estonian-based company.
The registration procedure, whether online or in person, will take the same time and will imply the same steps. Our company formation specialists in Estonia can guide foreign investors who want to register their businesses here.
Foreign investors can also buy shelf companies; however, it must be mentioned that all the changes made to the ready-made companies must be reported with the Estonian Business Register. If you are interested in buying a shelf company, we can assist with due diligence procedures. The information on such companies can be found with the same Business Registrar.
Apart from registration with the Trade Register, companies in selected business fields will need to apply for other licenses, such as the crypto license in Estonia.
Do not hesitate to ask for professional advice from our Estonian agents, no matter if you want to start a new business or purchase a ready-made one.
1. Can I search the Business Register if I am a foreigner?
Yes, you can access the Estonian Business Register even if you are a foreign citizen.
2. Can I access the Business Register in Estonia if I am abroad?
Yes, you can access the Estonian Trade Register even from abroad.
3. Is there any charge for researching the Business Register?
Most of the information is free of charge, however, there is also information which is based on a fee or subscription.
4. How long does it take to register a business with the Trade Register in Estonia?
The Estonian company formation procedure takes about 5 days to complete.
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