Share capital contribution OÜ procedures in Estonia (2026 guide)

Share capital contribution OÜ procedures in Estonia must be recorded in the Business Register once the funds have been deposited. This 2026 guide explains when the contribution must be recorded, what you need before you start, and how to submit the application step by step in the e-Business Register.

When do you need to record a share capital contribution?

If your OÜ was registered without immediate share capital payment, the contribution must be paid in and recorded in the Business Register when you:
  • Distribute dividends.
  • Reduce or increase share capital.
  • Sell or transfer shares to a new shareholder.
  • Need to prove paid-in capital to a bank or other counterparty.
The entry is submitted in the e-Business Register portal after the share capital contribution OÜ payment has been made to the company’s bank account.

What you need before you start

  • Access to the Estonian e-Business Register with ID-card, Smart-ID or Mobile-ID.
  • Your OÜ on your dashboard with the correct management rights.
  • A bank statement or payment confirmation showing the share capital payment to the company account.
  • 10–20 minutes to complete and sign the application.
If you also need to update other company details (address, board members, contact person or UBO), see our guide on how to update Estonian company details.

Step-by-step: submitting the share capital contribution

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1. Open your company in the e-Business Register

Log in to the e-Business Register and open your company from the “Dashboard”. On the main information view, click the “Change data” button.
Change data view for share capital contribution OÜ in the Estonian Business Register
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2. Start the share capital contribution OÜ application

On the change data page, locate the section related to share capital and contributions. Choose the option to record that the share capital has been paid in and start the application.
Starting share capital contribution OÜ application in e-Business Register
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3. Enter the contribution details

Fill in the required fields, including:
  • Amount of the share capital contribution.
  • Date when the contribution was paid.
  • Bank account from which the payment was made, if requested.
Use the information from your bank statement or payment confirmation.
Form fields for share capital contribution OÜ in the Business Register
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4. Upload supporting documents

Attach a PDF or image of the bank statement or payment confirmation that clearly shows:
  • Company name as the beneficiary.
  • Paid amount matching the share capital.
  • Payment date.
Uploading bank statement for share capital contribution OÜ
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5. Review the updated company data

Carefully review the updated share capital information and other company data shown in the application summary. Make sure the amount and dates are correct before proceeding.
Summary view before submitting share capital contribution OÜ
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6. Sign and submit the application

All required signatories (usually management board members) must sign the application with ID-card, Smart-ID or Mobile-ID. After all signatures have been added, click “Confirm” or “Submit” to send the application to the registrar.
Signing share capital contribution OÜ application with Smart-ID
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7. Wait for the confirmation entry

Once the registrar has reviewed the submission, the company data will be updated and the share capital contribution OÜ will be shown as paid. You can download an updated registry card as proof for your bank or counterparties.
Confirmed share capital contribution OÜ in the Estonian Business Register

Common issues and practical tips

  • Wrong amount: Make sure the contribution amount in the application matches the payment received by the company.
  • Missing documents: If the registrar asks for additional proof, upload a clearer bank statement or payment confirmation.
  • Timing: Submit the share capital contribution before making corporate changes that require fully paid-in capital (for example, dividend decisions or changes in share structure).
This ensures your share capital contribution OÜ is properly recorded and your company data remains compliant. For official instructions, see the Estonian Business Register help page at RIK Help Centre.

How Address in Estonia by Dalanta can help

If you prefer not to deal with the Business Register yourself, we can prepare the application, guide you through the signing process and make sure the share capital contribution is correctly recorded. Our team also helps with related changes such as updating your legal address, contact person or management board. Contact us if you need assistance with recording your share capital contribution OÜ or other company changes in Estonia.
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