Estonia’s e-Residency program has made it easy for entrepreneurs worldwide to establish a company in the EU. But if you’ve been researching how much an Estonian company formation costs, you’ve probably noticed some confusing — and sometimes misleading — information.

Let’s clear it up once and for all.

The Real Cost of Forming an Estonian OÜ

If you apply online through the Estonian e-Business Register with expected processing (the most common option), the official state fee is €265.

That’s it. Not €290, not €350 — the fee is set by the Estonian government and published publicly.

Unfortunately, some service providers either:

• Add a markup and present it as the “government fee”
• Charge extra service fees for additional shareholders or multiple board members
• Create packages that make the process seem more complicated — and more expensive — than it really is

Why Some Providers Charge More

The reason you might see prices like €290+ advertised as “government fees” is that providers roll their own service charges into the state fee, making it look like an unavoidable cost. This practice can mislead first-time founders who assume they’re paying only what the government requires.

In reality, forming an Estonian OÜ online is a straightforward process. Capture knows this firsthand.

Capture’s Approach: Free Company Formation

At Capture.ee, we don’t believe entrepreneurs should pay hundreds of euros in service fees for something that takes just a few minutes online. That’s why we provide company formation completely free for all annual clients.

Here’s how it works:

• Sign up for our business address and licensed contact person service (€120/year)
• Complete identity verification and your company details
• We prepare and guide your filing at no extra cost
• You pay only the €265 state fee directly to the Estonian government, not us

No hidden fees, no markups, no surprises.

Transparent Pricing, No Surprises

When you choose Capture, you know exactly what you’re paying for:

• €265 state fee (paid directly to the government)
• €120/year for your business address and contact person
• €0 for company formation

That’s all.

Why Transparency Matters

Building trust is essential when you’re starting a company abroad. With Capture, you don’t have to worry about inflated costs, confusing fee structures, or being locked into long-term contracts. We keep it simple, affordable, and transparent, so you can focus on building your business.

👉 Ready to incorporate your Estonian company? Sign up today and let Capture handle your formation at no extra cost.