If you are planning to start an Estonian OÜ, the total cost depends on the formation route and the services you need.
Standard online formation cost
For the usual online formation route through the Estonian e-Business Register, the official state fee is €265. This fee is paid to the Estonian state.
If you also need a registered business address and licensed contact person, those are separate annual services. With Capture, the Standard plan is €320 per year.
Typical cost for an e-resident
For a typical e-resident using the online route, the cost is:
- €265 state fee
- €320 per year for address and contact person service
What affects the total cost
The final cost can change depending on:
- whether you use the online route or notary route
- whether you need a registered address
- whether you need a licensed contact person
- whether your structure is simple or more complex
Why prices sometimes look confusing
Some providers combine different costs into one number. That can make it unclear what is paid to the government and what is paid for ongoing services.
We prefer to show the structure clearly so you know:
- what the state fee is
- what the annual service fee is
- what may create extra costs
Notary-based formation costs more
If you cannot use the online e-resident route and need notary-based formation, the total cost is usually higher.
That is because it includes:
- notary fees
- Power of Attorney documents
- translations
- apostille or legalisation
- courier costs
In short
The real cost of company formation in Estonia is not one universal number. It depends on the route you use and the services you need.
For many e-residents, the main cost is simply:
€320 per year for address and contact person service
€265 state fee
Get started with Capture
If you are ready to form your Estonian company, choose the plan that fits your situation and get started with Capture. We will guide you through the next steps clearly.
