Description
Company Formation through a Notary in Estonia
Our Company Formation through a Notary in Estonia service is designed for founders who cannot use the standard digital e-Residency route or whose ownership structure requires a more formal setup. Dalanta OÜ helps you complete the notary-based formation process with the necessary legal address, licensed contact person, document coordination, and practical support from start to finish.
This route is typically used for more complex setups, including foreign corporate shareholders, founders without active e-Residency cards, non-monetary share capital contributions, or structures where notary-based registration is the more suitable path.
When should you choose notary formation?
This service is usually the right choice if:
- ✅ Complex ownership: Your new company will be owned by another legal entity, such as a holding company.
- ✅ No active e-Residency: You or your partners do not yet have active Estonian e-Residency cards.
- ✅ Non-monetary contribution: You are contributing assets such as software, intellectual property, or other non-cash inputs.
- ✅ Custom structure: Your setup requires a more formal reviewed process than the standard online formation route.
If you already have an active Estonian e-Residency card and want to register a straightforward OÜ online, use our Company Formation with e-Residency in Estonia service instead.
How the process works
- Consultation and verification: We review your structure and collect the required information, such as passport copies, shareholder data, and company documents where applicable.
- Document preparation: We prepare the core formation documents and coordinate the notary-side requirements for your structure.
- Notary stage: We organize the notary process and explain the required signing flow, including Power of Attorney arrangements where relevant.
- Registry submission: The state fee is paid and the application is submitted to the Estonian Business Register.
- Finalization: Once approved, your company becomes active and we deliver the final company documents digitally.
What this package includes
- ✔ Legal address (1 year): Included for your new Estonian company.
- ✔ Licensed contact person (1 year): Included where required for non-resident management structures.
- ✔ State fee coverage: Includes the €265 Business Register state fee.
- ✔ Standard notary fee coverage: Includes standard notary transaction costs connected to the process.
- ✔ Document coordination: Practical support with the notary formation workflow and required paperwork.
- ✔ Digital delivery of final documents: Registry extract and core formation documents after approval.
What is not included?
- Monthly accounting, VAT registration, OSS reporting, or annual report services unless ordered separately
- Complex legal opinions outside the standard company formation scope
- Business bank or fintech account approval
- Digital e-Residency-based company formation
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit Estonia?
Not always. In many cases, the process can be handled through document coordination and Power of Attorney arrangements, depending on the exact structure and notary requirements.
How long does notary formation take?
Timing depends on document readiness, shareholder complexity, and notary scheduling. Once all required documents are in place, the process is usually completed much faster than founders expect.
Can a foreign company own the new OÜ?
Yes. This is one of the main reasons founders choose the notary route. We will typically need registry documents for the foreign corporate shareholder and supporting information about representation rights.
When should I use this instead of the e-Residency route?
Choose the notary route when you do not have active e-Residency, when the ownership structure is more complex, or when the standard online formation path is not the right fit for your case.
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