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Estonian entities
Private limited companies in a digital-first EU member state that uses the euro, including companies founded and managed remotely by e-residents.
In shortCCYFX onboards Estonian private limited companies (OÜ), including companies founded and managed by e-residents, who are verified in the same way as any other owner. Typical documents include a recent e-Business Register extract, the articles of association and the beneficial owner details recorded in the register.
Overview
An EU company, managed online
Estonia is an EU member state that uses the euro. Its e-Business Register allows companies to be formed and managed online, and its e-residency programme gives non-residents a government-issued digital identity for doing so. E-residency is a digital identity, not citizenship, residence or a visa.
We onboard e-resident founders in the same way as other owners: we identify them, verify their address, and document the source of their wealth and what the company does. The e-Business Register records the company’s management board, shareholders and beneficial owners.
Common entities we onboard
Private limited company (OÜ)
The standard Estonian company, limited by shares.
OÜ founded by e-residents
Companies formed online by e-residents, often with a single founder and director.
Public limited company (AS)
Used by larger businesses.
Non-profit associations and foundations
Registered non-profit entities.
Documents
What we ask Estonia entities to provide
These are in addition to identification for directors and beneficial owners. Certificates should generally have been issued within the last three to six months.
Company
- Recent e-Business Register extract
- Articles of association
- Shareholder details as shown in the register
- Contact person details, where the management board is outside Estonia
Activity
- Description of the business, its website and its counterparties
- Licence or authorisation, if regulated
- Expected monthly volumes and currencies
- Invoices or contracts for the main payment flows
Ownership
- Beneficial owner details from the e-Business Register
- Ownership chart to individuals with 25% or more
- Management board confirmation naming signatories
- Source of wealth of beneficial owners
This page is general information to help you prepare for onboarding. It is not legal or tax advice. Laws and registry practice in Estonia change, so please confirm current requirements with your corporate service provider or legal adviser.
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Apply online in about ten minutes. We will reply with the documents your structure requires and an indicative timeline for onboarding.