Digital route
I have e-Residency and want online formation
Use this route if the founder or founders can sign digitally and want Address in Estonia by Dalanta to support the setup package.
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Estonia Company Formation for e-Residents and Remote Founders
Registering an Estonian OÜ is usually a digital process, but the right setup depends on who owns the company, who manages it, whether all founders can sign digitally, and whether a legal address and contact person are required. Address in Estonia by Dalanta helps founders choose the practical route and keep the Estonia-side setup clear from the beginning.
Choose the route that fits your setup: digital formation for founders who can sign electronically, a coordinated route for multiple shareholders, or a notary route where digital signing is not suitable. The appropriate route depends on the company details and required checks.
Licensed provider FIU licence FIU000248
Legal entity Dalanta OÜ, registry code 14330221
Public brand Address in Estonia by Dalanta
Service legal address Tartu mnt 67/1-13b, 10115 Tallinn, Estonia
Quick answer
How does company formation in Estonia work?
An OÜ is an Estonian private limited company. Company formation in Estonia usually means establishing an OÜ in the e-Business Register, paying the state fee, signing the petition digitally or through a notary route, and adding a legal address and contact person where required. A single-founder company is usually simpler. A multi-shareholder OÜ needs clearer decisions about ownership percentages, board roles, signing ability, and share capital before registration.
Choose your route
Choose the right Estonia company formation route
The right route depends on whether you already have e-Residency, whether every founder can sign digitally, how many shareholders the company will have, and whether you need only company formation or also legal address and contact person service.
Notary route
I need a notary-based formation route
Use this route when the digital route is not suitable, a founder cannot sign digitally, or the ownership setup needs more coordination.
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I already have a company
If your OÜ already exists, you may only need legal address and licensed contact person service rather than full company formation.
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I need banking or accounting next
After registration, most founders need to plan banking, bookkeeping, VAT/EORI, and annual report obligations.
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Standard e-Residency online formation steps
This is the typical sequence for a straightforward online OÜ registration. Exact steps can vary depending on the founder, ownership structure, Business Register requirements, and whether additional review is needed.
Confirm shareholders and board members
Decide who will own the company and who will represent it as board member or board members.
Decide share capital and ownership split
Choose the share capital amount and, if there is more than one shareholder, the percentage split.
Choose legal address and contact person service
Foreign-managed Estonian companies often need a legal address and licensed contact person service in Estonia.
Prepare company name and activity field
Choose the company name and planned business activity before starting the registration petition.
Submit the registration application
Complete the application in the e-Business Register or use the relevant notary route if digital formation is not suitable.
Choose whether to apply for VAT registration
A VAT registration application can be included in the OÜ first-entry petition or submitted later through e-MTA. Approval is decided by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board. Follow the VAT registration in Estonia guide if you apply after formation.
Pay the state fee
The public OÜ incorporation state fee is EUR 265.
Sign digitally
For fully online incorporation, every founder, shareholder, and board member who must sign the application needs a valid digital ID accepted by Estonian e-services, such as an Estonian ID card, e-Residency digital ID, Mobile-ID, or Smart-ID.
Wait for the registration decision
The Business Register reviews the application, and registration remains subject to its decision.
Set up banking, accounting, VAT or EORI if needed
After registration, plan operational setup before invoices, VAT-sensitive activity, customs activity, or reporting deadlines become urgent.
Costs
Estonia company formation costs and service options
Founders should separate Estonian state fees from Address in Estonia by Dalanta service fees. VAT treatment can depend on customer location and VAT status, so the examples below are for orientation.
| Cost item | Visible amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Public OÜ incorporation state fee | EUR 265 | State fee for registering a private limited company where the public OÜ route applies. |
| Multi-shareholder handling | No additional Dalanta fee | No additional service fee solely because the OÜ has multiple individual shareholders. Case-specific notary or third-party costs can still be separate. |
| 1-year legal address + contact person package | EUR 124 + VAT | Address in Estonia by Dalanta legal address and licensed contact person service for one year. |
| 5-year legal address + contact person package | EUR 545 + VAT | Longer-term Address in Estonia by Dalanta package with fewer renewals. |
| Accounting, VAT, EORI, annual report | Quoted or ordered separately | Operational and compliance work after registration, depending on activity and company needs. |
Legal address
Legal address and contact person in company formation
An Estonian company needs a registered address. If the board is located outside Estonia, a licensed contact person may also be required. Address in Estonia by Dalanta provides legal address and licensed contact person service for Estonian companies.
The service legal address provided for registry use is Tartu mnt 67/1-13b, 10115 Tallinn, Estonia. The legal provider is Dalanta OÜ, whose office address is Pärnu mnt 105, 11312 Tallinn, Estonia. Use the exact legal address and contact person details supplied during onboarding so the Business Register application matches your service instructions.
Provider details
- Public brand: Address in Estonia by Dalanta
- Legal provider: Dalanta OÜ
- Registry code: 14330221
- FIU licence: FIU000248
- Service legal address: Tartu mnt 67/1-13b, 10115 Tallinn, Estonia
- Dalanta office address: Pärnu mnt 105, 11312 Tallinn, Estonia
- Email: info@addressinestonia.com
- Phone: +372 5336 3502
Notary route
When a notary route may be better
The e-Residency online route is often convenient, but it is not the only route. A notary-based formation route may be worth reviewing if not all founders can sign digitally, if a power of attorney is involved, or if the ownership structure needs more careful coordination.
Not all founders can sign digitally
If one founder cannot sign with an accepted digital ID, the online process may not be the best fit.
Ownership is more complex
Multi-shareholder companies should avoid rushed filings where ownership or board roles are unclear.
Power of attorney is involved
If someone signs or acts for another person, the process should be checked carefully before proceeding.
After registration
What happens after the company is registered?
Registration is the start of the company, not the end of the setup. Once the OÜ is registered, founders usually need to confirm accounting, banking, tax, VAT/EORI, and annual report responsibilities.
Business bank account
Compare banking and fintech options for your Estonian OÜ. Availability remains subject to each provider’s eligibility and onboarding checks.
Banking guideMonthly accounting
Plan bookkeeping before transactions, VAT, payroll, or reporting becomes urgent.
Accounting guideShare capital
Understand share capital contribution rules and practical timing.
Share capital guideAnnual report
Every Estonian company must pay attention to annual reporting duties.
Annual report guideProvider facts
About Address in Estonia by Dalanta
Address in Estonia by Dalanta is the public service brand for legal address, licensed contact person, virtual office, and Estonian company support services. The legal provider behind the service is Dalanta OÜ.
Legal provider
- Dalanta OÜ
- Registry code 14330221
- FIU licence FIU000248
- Office address: Pärnu mnt 105, 11312 Tallinn, Estonia
Verification
Official sources for this guide
Legal and registry information on this page was last reviewed on 20 August 2026. Requirements can depend on the company’s management, ownership, address, and signing setup.
- Estonian e-Business Register: private limited company establishment and state fee
- e-Residency Knowledge Base: online company registration and signer requirements
- e-Residency Knowledge Base: single- and multi-shareholder companies
- e-Residency Knowledge Base: contact person and legal address
- Estonian Tax and Customs Board: VAT registration
- Official e-Residency Marketplace profile for Address in Estonia by Dalanta
Service prices are maintained on the linked Address in Estonia product pages. Recheck the official sources and product pages if a state fee, rule, provider detail, VAT treatment, or service price changes.
FAQ
Estonia company formation FAQ
Can an Estonian OÜ have more than one shareholder?
Yes. Address in Estonia by Dalanta accepts multi-shareholder formation cases and does not charge an additional service fee solely because the OÜ has multiple individual shareholders. Before registration, agree the ownership percentages, share capital, board roles, and signing process. Case-specific notary or third-party costs can be separate.
Do shareholders and board members need to be the same people?
No. Shareholders own the company, while board members manage and represent it. In simple founder-owned companies, the same person may be both, but this is not required in every setup.
Do all shareholders need e-Residency?
For fully online incorporation, every founder, shareholder, and board member who must sign the application needs a valid digital ID accepted by Estonian e-services, such as an Estonian ID card, e-Residency digital ID, Mobile-ID, or Smart-ID. If a required signer cannot sign digitally, a notary route or another appropriate process should be considered.
Can VAT registration be requested during company formation?
Yes. The VAT registration application can be included in the OÜ first-entry petition, or the company can apply later through e-MTA. Approval is subject to the Estonian Tax and Customs Board’s review. See the VAT registration in Estonia guide.
Can I form an Estonian OÜ without e-Residency?
A notary-based formation route may be possible when the digital e-Residency route is not suitable. The appropriate route depends on the founders, ownership structure, documents, and signing arrangements.
Does an Estonian company need a legal address?
Yes. An Estonian company needs a registered address. If the board is outside Estonia, a licensed contact person may also be required.
What is the public OÜ incorporation state fee?
The public OÜ incorporation state fee shown on this page is EUR 265. Service fees, VAT, notary costs, accounting, and other support can be separate.
Who is the legal provider behind Address in Estonia by Dalanta?
The legal provider is Dalanta OÜ, registry code 14330221, FIU licence FIU000248. Its office address is Pärnu mnt 105, 11312 Tallinn, Estonia. The service legal address offered for registry use is Tartu mnt 67/1-13b, 10115 Tallinn, Estonia.
Next step
Ready to set up your Estonian company with Address in Estonia by Dalanta?
If you already have an active e-Residency card and want the digital route, use the company formation package. If you mainly need legal address and contact person service, compare the 1-year and 5-year package options before ordering.