Restore Deleted Company in Estonia

Has your company been forced out of the Business Register? You have a 3-year legal window to reinstate it. This official guide explains exactly how to restore a deleted company in Estonia and regain your good standing.

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⚠️ Urgent Warning: While your entity is "Deleted," your assets may be frozen, and you cannot legally sign contracts. If you do not restore the deleted company in Estonia within the 3-year deadline, the entity will be permanently liquidated, and its assets may revert to the state.

According to the Commercial Code of Estonia, a company deleted by the registrar (usually due to administrative deficiencies) can be reinstated. The primary condition is that you must apply for reinstatement within 3 years of the deletion date.

To successfully restore a deleted company in Estonia, you must eliminate the specific deficiency that caused the removal. This is not just a formality; it is a legal procedure that updates the e-Business Register (RIK) with your correct data.

Why Was Your Company Removed from the Registry?

The Estonian Business Register utilizes automated processes to keep the registry clean. Deletion typically occurs for two main reasons:

  1. Failure to Submit Annual Reports: If you do not file your tax reports by the deadline (June 30th), you receive warnings. If ignored, the system deletes the entity.
  2. Missing Contact Person: For e-Residents, having a licensed Contact Person is mandatory. If your service provider cancels the contract, you are non-compliant.

The only way to reverse this is to restore the deleted company in Estonia by fixing these exact issues.

How to Restore a Deleted Company in Estonia: Step-by-Step

Below is the official technical workflow using the e-Business Register portal.

1

Login & Search the Registry

Log in to the portal using your e-Residency ID Card, Smart-ID, or Mobile-ID. Navigate to "My Desktop".

My Desktop button RIK portal

Scroll down to "Company Search". Enter your company name or registry code. Once found, click the link labeled "Start application for restoration to the register".

Start application restoration link
2

Confirm Authority & Verify E-mail

You will be asked to confirm that you have the authority (as a board member) to submit the application. Next, you must enter the company's official e-mail address. The system will send a verification link to this address immediately. You must click that link to verify the email before proceeding.

Verify email address step
3

Appoint a Valid Contact Person

This is where many e-Residents get stuck. Navigate to the "Persons" tab. If you reside outside Estonia, the law requires you to have a designated Contact Person.

You cannot restore a deleted company in Estonia without an active Legal Address and Contact Person contract. The new provider must digitally sign their consent on the portal.

Adding contact person in registry

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We are a licensed provider (License #FIU000248). We will provide our details and digitally sign the consent form immediately, allowing you to pass this critical step.

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4

Upload Resolution & File Annual Reports

1. Upload Resolution: In the "Documents" tab, you must upload a formal "Resolution of the Body" (Shareholders' Decision). This document must explicitly state the shareholders' decision to apply for reinstatement.

2. File Missing Reports: If the deletion was caused by missing reports, a "Submit annual report" button will appear. This redirects you to the Reporting Environment.

Submit annual report button
Note: You must file reports for every single year that is missing, including years where the company was dormant or deleted.

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Filing backdated XBRL reports is complex. Our accountants can prepare all missing reports to help you restore your deleted company in Estonia quickly.

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5

Digital Signature & State Fee

Once all data is correct and reports are filed, click "Sign". All board members must sign using PIN2.

Digital signing PIN2

Finally, you must pay the €200 State Fee. This is paid directly to the Ministry of Finance via the bank link provided.

State fee payment screen

Cost to Restore Deleted Company in Estonia (2026)

We believe in transparent pricing. Here is the breakdown of the costs involved in the restoration process.

State Fee

€200

Mandatory fee paid directly to the government via the RIK portal.

Contact Person

€124 +VAT

Mandatory legal service for e-Residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does restoration reactivate my VAT number?

No. When you restore a deleted company in Estonia, you only restore the registry code. If your VAT number was revoked, you must submit a separate application to the Tax and Customs Board (EMTA).

Can I restore a company deleted 5 years ago?

No. The Commercial Code strictly limits the reinstatement period to 3 years. After this time, the company is typically liquidated permanently.

Can Dalanta handle the whole process for me?

Yes. If you provide us with a digital Power of Attorney, our specialists can draft the resolutions, file the missing annual reports, and manage the communication with the registry on your behalf.