Estonia e-Residency & OÜ Company Cost Calculator
Budget your first-year incorporation budget and recurring annual maintenance expenses for an Estonian OÜ (Private Limited Company). Model state fees, licensed contact person, virtual office, monthly bookkeeping, and annual reporting.
Year 1 Total: €1,785.00
Comprises €385.00 in one-time setup and incorporation fees, plus €1,400.00 in annual recurring operational maintenance (€116.67/mo).
⚙️ Service & Operational Selections
One-Time Incorporation Costs
Since 2023, minimum statutory capital is €0.01 (formerly €2,500).
Recurring Operational Services
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⚖️ Legal Compliance: Commercial Code § 63¹
• Licensed Contact Person: Any company whose management board resides outside Estonia must appoint a licensed contact person (authorized under Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act).
• Annual Report: Must be submitted via the electronic Company Registration Portal within 6 months of the end of the financial year, even if there was zero commercial activity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the state fee to register an OÜ company in Estonia online? +
The statutory state fee for registering a private limited company (OÜ - Osauhing) via the Estonian Company Registration Portal (Äriregister) using an e-Residency digital ID card is €265.
Why do e-Residents need a contact person and legal address in Estonia? +
Under § 63¹ of the Estonian Commercial Code (Äriseadustik), if the management board of a company is located abroad, the company is legally obligated to appoint a licensed contact person and maintain a registered office address in Estonia to receive official legal notices.
What is the minimum share capital requirement for an Estonian OÜ? +
Following legislative amendments to the Estonian Commercial Code effective February 1, 2023, the mandatory minimum share capital was reduced from €2,500 down to just €0.01 (1 euro cent), significantly lowering barriers to incorporation.
How much does monthly accounting typically cost for an Estonian e-Residency company? +
Standard monthly bookkeeping fees from authorized Estonian corporate service providers typically range from €50 to €150 per month, depending on invoice transaction volume, VAT registration status, and whether payroll filings (TSD) are required.
Does an Estonian OÜ pay corporate tax on profits if they are not distributed? +
No. Under Estonia's unique tax regime (Tulumaksuseadus § 50), retained and reinvested profits are subject to 0% corporate income tax. Tax is only deferred until actual distribution.
📊 Estonian Tax and Customs Board (Maksu- ja Tolliamet) Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (EUR) |
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| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | 0.00 € |
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & Estonian Digital Governance & Tax Law Principal Architect
Lead software and systems architect specializing in high-performance browser computing, algorithmic validation, financial models, and zero-telemetry client-side privacy architecture.