The total Estonian company formation cost depends on two things: the route you use and the ongoing services you need afterward. This page breaks down every fee so you know what to expect before you start. The routes themselves are set out on company formation in Estonia.
State fee
Every OÜ registration requires a state fee of €265, paid directly to the Estonian Commercial Register. This applies regardless of which provider you use or whether you file the application yourself. Processing typically takes 1–5 business days.
Formation via e-Residency (online route)
If you have an Estonian e-Residency card, you can register a company online through the e-Business Register. The costs break down as follows:
State fee: €265 (paid to the Commercial Register)
Legal address: Required for every Estonian company. A legal address in Tallinn with a licensed contact person and digital formation included is €320/year on our Standard plan, which covers an OÜ with up to two unique individuals across shareholders and board members. The Premium plan at €520/year covers an OÜ or MTÜ with up to three.
Share capital: There is no statutory minimum share capital for an OÜ. Most founders choose €1, €10, or €100. The shares must be paid in full before the application is filed, and the board members confirm the contribution has been made. No bank confirmation is required at registration.
Capture formation fee: There is no separate formation fee on our Standard or Premium plans. We prepare the documents and guide you through the e-Business Register submission. You pay only the state fee and your annual plan.
Total cost for most e-residents: €265 state fee + €320/year Standard plan = €585 in the first year. From year two onward, the cost is €320/year for address and contact person.
Formation without e-Residency (notary route)
If you do not have e-Residency, the company can be formed through an Estonian notary using a Power of Attorney. You sign the PoA before a notary in your home country, have it apostilled, and we handle everything else remotely. This route is common for founders from India, Turkey, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.
The notary route costs more because it involves additional steps:
Capture notary formation fee: From €1,000 one-time. This includes the state fee, Estonian notary fees, PoA preparation, formation documents, Estonian-side sworn translations, and full coordination of the process. No VAT is added. The final price depends on the number of founders, countries involved, and document complexity.
Apostille and local notary: Varies by country and is paid on your side. An apostille and the local notary fee for signing the PoA typically cost €10–50 in most countries. Estonian-side sworn translations are covered by the fee above; any translation you need in your own country typically costs €30–100 per document.
Annual plan: An annual address plan is required alongside the notary formation and is billed separately — €320/year on Standard or €520/year on Premium.
Total cost for the notary route: From €1,000 for the Estonian side, plus your annual plan and the apostille and local notary costs in your own country. The total rises with the number of founders and countries involved, as each adds a PoA document and translations.
The notary route takes approximately 2 weeks from signing the PoA to receiving the registration decision.
For more detail on the process and to get started, see our notary formation service page.
What about the Company Launch Package?
If you are starting from scratch — no e-Residency yet, no company planned — the Company Launch Package at €799 covers e-Residency application guidance, company planning, document preparation, and formation once your card arrives. The first year of the Standard plan is included. State fees (€150 for e-Residency + €265 for registration) are paid separately.
The e-Residency application and approval process currently takes at least two months. We use that time to prepare your company documents in advance so that formation can be filed immediately when your card activates.
Total with the launch package: €799 + €415 in state fees = €1,214 to go from zero to a registered company with address, contact person, and first year of service included.
Ongoing annual costs
After formation, the recurring costs for maintaining an Estonian OÜ are:
Legal address: From €320/year (Standard plan) with a licensed contact person and ongoing support. The Premium plan at €520/year covers an OÜ or MTÜ with up to three unique individuals.
Accounting: Required for every active company. Capture is preparing to offer accounting for Estonian companies. It is not available yet. Contact us if you would like to hear when it launches.
Annual report: Every Estonian OÜ must file an annual report within six months of the financial year end. Accounting firms typically charge €75–250 for preparation, depending on complexity.
State fees for amendments: Changing a board member, company name, share capital, or address in the Business Register costs €18–25 per filing.
Why prices look different across providers
Some providers bundle everything — address, contact person, accounting, formation — into a single monthly subscription starting at €59–89/month. Others sell services separately. When comparing prices, check whether the quoted price includes accounting (the largest ongoing cost) or just the address and contact person.
A provider quoting €59/month with accounting included is not comparable to one quoting €320/year for an address and contact person. They are different products covering different scopes.
Get started
Ready to form your Estonian company? Choose a plan on our pricing comparison page, start your notary formation if you don’t have e-Residency, or contact us for a custom quote.
