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Business Setup and Support in Estonia LEGAL SUPPORT OF INVESTMENT IN ESTONIA

Taras Miroshnychenko

Head of International Corporate Law and Fintech Practice

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miroshnychenko@prikhodko.com.ua

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Expert in fintech, crypto, and international corporate law with over 20 years of experience. Specializes in crypto licensing (VASP/CASP), iGaming business support, and international structuring, asset protection, and OSINT analytics for risk assessment and due diligence.

LEGAL SUPPORT OF INVESTMENT IN ESTONIA

The legal middle ground of Estonia is spicy with acceptability and acceptability. Foreign investors may have equal rights and obligations with financial undertakings. All foreign investors can put a company to sleep and do business in Estonia the same way, as well as international investors – there is no room for improvement.

Estonia laid down bilateral agreements on the protection of investments from 32 countries, including the USA, Germany, France, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Switzerland.

It was also signed, please, about the uniqueness of the undertaking from 60 countries.

It is necessary to respect that the investment worker will require a license, and in this case, you will need to turn to a professional so that they will help you to obtain all the necessary documents and licenses.

It is very easy to invest in the business, inexpensive papers, and inexpensive metal in rich countries, including Estonia. In order for the investment to increase your assets, you need to turn to professionals, so that they can help you arrange everything you need in accordance with the legislation of Estonia and the EU.

Therefore, the best choice of such a legal company is the legal company “Prikhodko and Partners”, the company comprehensively provides legal support for investment projects in Estonia. Our clients are already active entrepreneurs and they are making investments in the territory of Estonia, as well as people are joking about investing in their business.

Legal services for investment include the following:

Providing legal advice on investment
Legal support of land in the field of investment in Estonia
Comprehensive preparation of all documentation for the first hour of investment
Conducting an audit of the investor and/or individuals of the yak shukaє іinvestuvannya

Investment support for new companies and start-ups in Estonia:

Advice on investment in business activities, selection of the best organizational and legal form of such activities in different investments
Consultations on the nutrition of intellectual law
Registration of the right of power to assets
Comprehensive preparation of documentation with the method of obtaining investments
Review of all risks of such investment activity
Checking the trustworthiness of partners
Assistance with the removal of licenses, allowing for the implementation of that other type of government activity

Is there really no corporate income tax in Estonia?

Estonia applies a deferred taxation system. This means that while profits remain in the company’s accounts or are reinvested in its development, the corporate income tax rate is exactly 0%. Tax is paid only when funds are distributed in favour of the founders.

What is the current tax rate on dividends? (Does the 14% preferential rate still apply?)

The preferential 14% tax rate on dividends was completely abolished from 1 January 2025. Currently, all distributed profits (dividends) are taxed at a single rate of 22% (calculated using the 22/78 formula on the amount of the distribution).

Can I open an account with a traditional Estonian bank remotely?

No. Traditional Estonian banks require proof of a close economic connection with the country (substance) — the presence of a genuinely leased office in Tallinn and employed resident staff. For remote businesses operating through e-Residency, the optimal and reliable solution is to use licensed payment institutions (EMIs) that provide full IBAN accounts.

Is a company required to pay a salary to its director?

Estonian law does not require a company to pay a mandatory salary to its director. If you are a tax resident of another country and do not live in Estonia, you may also be exempt from paying Estonian social tax (33%) provided that social insurance coverage in your country of actual residence is confirmed.

What are the conditions for obtaining a residence permit through business?

A successfully operating business is a lawful basis for obtaining a residence permit. The legislation requires an investment of at least EUR 65,000 in the company’s share capital for shareholders, or at least EUR 16,000 if the business is registered as a sole proprietorship.

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