Estonia OÜ Formation
Thanks to Estonia’s world-renowned e-Residency programme, OÜ (Osaühing) formation is fully remote and completed in minutes — the only EU legal structure you can fully manage from abroad. You can defer the share-capital contribution; opening an EU-IBAN business account with Wise, Revolut Business or LHV is included.
- 3–10 days
- Remote via e-Residency
- EU IBAN banking
What's included
- e-Business Register OÜ incorporation
- Articles and bylaws
- Optional deferred share capital
- EMTAK code selection
How it works
- Pick the package and complete the form in your panel.
- Upload your documents and complete the payment.
- Track every step from your customer panel.
Frequently asked questions
How long does OÜ formation take?
3–10 days fully remotely with your e-Residency card. Estonia was the first country in the world to offer fully digital company formation; no need to travel to Tallinn — online digital signature is enough.
Do I have to pay the capital immediately?
No. An Estonian OÜ allows you to defer the €2,500 minimum capital — you don't have to deposit it upfront. We pay when the company grows or you distribute dividends. This "zero-capital" start is unique to Estonia within the EU.
How does the 0% undistributed-profit tax work?
As long as an Estonian OÜ does not distribute profit, no tax is owed (EU average is ~25%). An incredible advantage for reinvesting or growth-phase SaaS startups. When you distribute, a 20% tax (CIT) applies — still below the European average.
Are there extra requirements for non-resident directors?
Yes — if all directors live outside Estonia, you must designate a local "Contact Person" (€249/yr, not included in this bundle, available separately). They receive official correspondence on your behalf.
What does annual compliance include?
Annual Report (Majandusaasta aruanne) at the e-Business Register (€349/yr), monthly VAT return if VAT-registered (€99/mo), monthly bookkeeping (€79/mo). Compliance total runs €1,500–€2,500/yr — compensated by Estonia's 0% undistributed-profit advantage.