Estonia company formation: 2026 guide

Estonia is a onshore jurisdiction in the EU. Headline taxation: 0% on retained earnings, 20% on distributions. Companies are typically operational in 1 days from approximately $1,500 all-in for first-year set-up.

Tax headline

0% on retained earnings, 20% on distributions

Formation

1 days

From

$1,500

Treaties

60+

Substance

Real management required for tax residency

Banking

LHV, Swedbank, EMIs (Wise)

What we use Estonia for

· SaaS company
· Fintech startup
· Web3 startup

Highlights

· e-Residency
· Digital-first
· EU member
· Crypto MTR licence

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