Included in the example
A low annual equivalent for legal address and contact person service, plus a modest annual-report workload.
Low-Cost OÜ Guide
How to Run an Estonian OÜ Under €300 per Year
A low-activity Estonian OÜ can often keep its annual provider cost under €300 when accounting is minimal, the legal address is handled efficiently, and paid add-ons are avoided unless required.
This guide explains what “under €300 per year” can realistically mean for e-residents, what is included in the calculation, which costs are one-time setup costs, and what business activity can push an Estonian company above that budget.
- €109 + VAT effective annual address rate
- Best for low activity
- Accounting separate when needed
FIU licence Dalanta OÜ operates under licence FIU000248.
Registry code Dalanta OÜ registry code 14330221.
Office address Pärnu mnt 105, Tallinn, 11312, Estonia.
Marketplace listed Dalanta is rated 5.0 on the official e-Residency Marketplace, with 124 reviews and 132 ratings.
Quick answer: running an Estonian OÜ under €300 per year is realistic only for a low-activity or dormant company with simple records. The budget can include Dalanta’s 5-year legal address and contact person package at an effective €109 + VAT per year plus a low annual-report cost, but it usually does not include monthly accounting, VAT returns, payroll, marketplace bookkeeping, bank fees, or one-time company formation costs.
What does “under €300 per year” mean?
For an Estonian OÜ, “under €300 per year” should be understood as a narrow annual running-cost example, not a promise that every company can operate at that price. It is most realistic for a company with no VAT registration, no payroll, no regular monthly transactions, and simple annual-report preparation.
Not a formation budget
State fees, e-Residency card costs, notary costs, translations and one-time setup services are separate.
Not for active trading
Regular sales, payments, VAT, payroll or e-commerce usually require monthly accounting and a higher budget.
Who can realistically stay under €300 per year?
The low-cost model fits founders who want to keep an Estonian company legally maintained while activity is light. It is not a good fit for companies with regular business operations.
Usually a fit
- Dormant or very low-activity Estonian OÜ
- No VAT registration
- No payroll, board-member payments or employee reporting
- No regular marketplace, Stripe, PayPal or bank transaction volume
- Clean documents and simple annual-report preparation
Usually not a fit
- VAT-registered company with monthly declarations
- E-commerce or SaaS company with recurring payments
- Company paying salary or board-member fees
- Company with loans, assets, complex costs or missing invoices
- Founder who wants monthly financial reporting
Annual cost breakdown for a lean Estonian OÜ
The table below shows a realistic orientation example for a low-activity company. Prices may change and VAT treatment can depend on customer location and VAT status.
5-year legal address + contact person
€545 + VAT / 5 years
Effective annual rate: €109 + VAT per year. If 24% VAT applies, the effective annual cost is €135.16; the 5-year total is €675.80 and is paid upfront.
- Legal address in Tallinn
- Licensed contact person coverage where required
- Official mail handling according to service terms
Annual report
From €75 + VAT
For simple low-activity companies. The price can increase if bookkeeping, transactions or corrections are required.
- Annual report preparation is separate from address service
- Monthly accounting is separate when needed
- Complex records require a custom accounting review
Orientation example: €109 + VAT effective annual address/contact-person cost plus annual report from €75 + VAT equals €184 + VAT, or €228.16 per year if 24% VAT applies. This can keep a simple company below €300 per year before any bank fees, tax filings, monthly accounting, or one-time setup costs. This is not suitable for every company.
What is not included in the under-€300 example?
The under-€300 model is only useful when the exclusions are clear. A low price becomes misleading if it hides the costs that active companies usually create.
Monthly accounting
Recurring bookkeeping, transaction processing, VAT reporting, OSS reporting and payroll are separate accounting services.
Bank and platform fees
Wise, Revolut, Stripe, PayPal, marketplace and bank fees are external costs and may also create more accounting entries.
Formation and state fees
Company registration, e-Residency card, notary, translation, legal review and setup support are separate one-time costs.
Setup costs are separate from annual running costs
Many founders mix company formation cost with yearly maintenance cost. Keep these budgets separate so the page does not overpromise.
One-time setup costs may include
- e-Residency card application and pickup costs
- Company registration state fee
- Power of attorney, notary or translation costs where required
- Company formation support if you use a provider
- Banking, payment platform or compliance setup work
Annual running costs may include
- Legal address and contact person service
- Annual report preparation
- Monthly accounting where required
- VAT, OSS and payroll filings where required
- Banking and platform fees
When accounting costs push the company above €300
Accounting is usually the cost category that changes the budget. A company with regular transactions should not be priced like a dormant company.
VAT registration
VAT registration generally creates monthly VAT declaration work and should be budgeted separately.
Transaction volume
Sales, refunds, platform settlements, payment fees and transfers all increase bookkeeping work.
Payroll or board fees
Salary, board-member payments or employee costs create additional reporting and tax checks.
For active companies, see the monthly accounting in Estonia guide before relying on an under-€300 budget.
Lean operating process for a low-activity OÜ
The safest low-cost approach is simple: keep the company records clean throughout the year instead of trying to fix them at the deadline.
Keep provider details current
Maintain the legal address and contact person service if your company setup requires it.
Store every document
Keep invoices, receipts, bank statements, loan documents and contracts in one clean folder.
Review before filing season
Ask for an accounting review early if the company had transactions, assets, loans or tax questions.
Why Address in Estonia by Dalanta fits this model
The under-€300 model depends on keeping fixed annual provider costs low and predictable. Dalanta’s 5-year legal address and contact person package is designed for founders who want fewer renewals and a lower effective annual rate.
Longer term, lower annual rate
The 5-year package costs €545 + VAT, equal to €109 + VAT per year before VAT.
Licensed contact person
Dalanta OÜ provides contact person coverage where required as part of the legal address package.
Clear upgrade path
If the company becomes active, accounting support can be assessed separately instead of hidden inside the address fee.
Compliance notes
A low annual budget does not reduce the company’s legal obligations. It only works when the company genuinely has simple activity and clean records.
Do not use this guide to avoid obligations
- File the annual report every year
- Keep accounting documents and bank records
- Register and report VAT when required
- Report payroll or taxable payments when required
- Keep Business Register details accurate
When to ask before choosing the low-cost route
Ask for an accounting review if your company has sales, loans, crypto activity, marketplace payments, VAT questions, payroll, missing documents, shareholder payments, or cross-border tax uncertainty.
Last checked: 13 June 2026. Prices, state fees and tax thresholds can change. This guide is an orientation page, not tax or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really run an Estonian OÜ under €300 per year?
Sometimes, but only for a low-activity or dormant company with simple records. The budget usually assumes low provider costs, simple annual-report preparation, no monthly accounting, no VAT, no payroll and no complex bookkeeping.
Does the under-€300 budget include company formation?
No. Formation costs are separate. e-Residency card costs, state fees, provider setup work, notary costs and translations are one-time costs and should not be mixed with annual running costs.
Does this budget include monthly accounting?
No. Monthly accounting is separate and is usually needed when the company has regular transactions, VAT reporting, OSS, payroll or ongoing business activity.
What is the lowest annual Dalanta address rate?
Dalanta’s 5-year legal address and contact person package costs €545 + VAT, which equals an effective €109 + VAT per year before VAT.
When will an Estonian OÜ cost more than €300 per year?
The cost usually increases when the company has VAT registration, payroll, regular sales, many bank or payment transactions, marketplace settlements, loans, assets, missing documents, or complex annual-report work.
Can I keep my company dormant and still file reports?
Yes. A dormant company still needs accurate records and an annual report. If there was no activity, the workload may be low, but the filing obligation does not disappear.
Choose the leanest safe setup for your Estonian OÜ
If your company is low-activity and you want predictable annual provider costs, the 5-year legal address and contact person package is the lowest annual-rate Dalanta address option. If the company is active, review accounting needs before relying on an under-€300 budget.