100% digital via e-Residency. 0% tax on retained earnings. Only distributed profits are taxed at 22%.
When Estonia is the right call, and when it is not.
e-Residency lets non EU founders incorporate online in minutes. No in person visit, no notary. Annual reports filed digitally. The lightest administrative burden in the EU.
0% corporate tax on retained earnings. Only 22% (from 2025) on distributed profits. Reinvest indefinitely without paying tax. Best fit for SaaS / agencies that compound retained cash.
EU member with full single market access and the One Stop Shop VAT regime. English administration via e-Residency. 60+ tax treaties.
Estonia is digital first but lighter on banking partner perception. For premium European brand presence:
US VCs typically require Delaware C-corp or UK Ltd to fund. Estonia OÜ is uncommon on US term sheets:
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Information is provided for general guidance and reflects tax year 2025 unless noted. Specific situations require advice from a local practitioner. Always confirm against the cited tax authority and registrar before relying on a figure.