Register an Estonian OÜ fully online in about 48 hours via e-Residency. Pay 0% corporate tax on profits you reinvest, with tax due only when you distribute. Built for remote and bootstrapped teams that run lean from anywhere.
The clearest signal you’re in the right jurisdiction - or that another one deserves a look.
Estonia taxes profits only when you distribute them. If you plow earnings back into growth, your OÜ pays 0% corporate tax until you take money out, so compounding stays untaxed.
e-Residency lets you incorporate, sign documents, and manage the company online from anywhere. No need to live in Estonia or travel there to keep the company running.
Share capital starts at €0.01 with no upfront payment, and year-1 costs start from €1,678. You get a credible EU entity without heavy setup capital or local-office overhead.
The jurisdictions founders weigh against Estonia, side by side - tax, speed and all-in cost at a glance.
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Go with Singapore for an APAC base with strong banking and a wide treaty network.
View Singapore| Corporate tax on retained profits | 0% (tax deferred until distribution) |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax on distributed profits | 22% headline rate (2025), subject to conditions |
| VAT | 22% standard rate; registration required above the turnover threshold |
| Withholding on dividends | Generally none at company level beyond distribution tax; check treaty position |
| Treaty network | Broad network of double-tax treaties; confirm relief for your home country |
| Tax authority | Estonian Tax & Customs Board (EMTA) |
| Entity | OÜ (osaühing), private limited company |
|---|---|
| Shareholders | One or more; individuals or companies, any nationality |
| Directors | At least one; no residency requirement |
| Local contact person | Required if all board members are outside Estonia |
| Registered address | Estonian address required (provided as an add-on) |
| Registry | Estonian Business Register (RIK) |
| Accounting | Annual report filing required; ongoing bookkeeping mandatory |
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You pay 0% corporate tax on profits you retain or reinvest. Tax applies only when you distribute profits, at a 22% headline distribution rate (2025). So the rate is a deferral, not a permanent exemption, and your home-country tax may still apply to dividends you receive.
Be clear on the difference. A traditional bank account (for example LHV) can be hard to open for fully remote owners with no local ties. Many e-Residency founders use EMIs like Wise instead. CorpSec makes introductions to banks and EMIs, but accounts are never guaranteed.
No. With e-Residency you can incorporate and run the company entirely online. If all your board members are based abroad, you'll need a local contact person in Estonia, which CorpSec provides.
Once you have an active e-Residency ID, the OÜ itself can be registered in about 48 hours through the Business Register. Allow extra lead time for the e-Residency application and card pickup beforehand.
Legally, yes. Minimum share capital starts at €0.01 and no upfront payment is required to register. Many founders set a modest figure, but consider what looks credible to banks, partners, and future investors.
Estonia is a recognized EU jurisdiction, and the OÜ is a standard private limited company. For some VC rounds investors may still prefer a US or UK holding structure, so confirm expectations early if you plan to raise.
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