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Estonia Public Limited Company

  • Estonia Public Limited Company – Aktsiaselts (AS)

  • Estonia’s economy has boomed in recent years as it has pursued a liberal business agenda in preparation for EU membership, which was finally achieved in 2004. Foreign investment has flooded into this small Baltic state enabling it to create a relatively relaxed environment for the international business community. However, Estonia is still developing and investors considering establishing a company in the country should tread carefully. It is particularly important here to seek professional advice on all legal, financial and tax matters. We have a network of carefully-selected local advisers, so please contact us for assistance regarding company registration in Estonia.

    Key Features

    Estonia Public Limited Company

    Corporate Details

    General
    • Type of Entity

    PLC
    • Registered Office in Estonia

    Yes
    • Shelf company availability

    Yes
    • Our time to establish a new company

    1-2 Days
    • Corporate Taxation

    24%
    • Access to Double Taxation Treaties

    Yes

    Share capital or equivalent
    • Standard currency

    Euro
    • Permitted currencies

    Any
    • Minimum paid up

    €2,550
    • Usual authorized

    €25,500
    • Bearer shares allowed

    Yes
    • No par value shares allowed

    Yes

    Directors
    • Minimum number

    One
    • Local required

    No
    • Publicly accessible records

    No
    • Location of meetings

    Anywhere
    • Corporate directorship allowed

    Yes

    Shareholders
    • Minimum number

    One
    • Publicly accessible records

    No
    • Corporate shareholder allowed

    Yes
    • Location of meetings

    Anywhere

    Company Secretary
    • Required

    No
    • Local or qualified

    Not required

    Accounts
    • Requirements to prepare

    Yes
    • Audit requirements

    Yes share capital exceeds EEK 400,000 (€25,500)
    • Requirements to file accounts

    No
    • Publicly accessible accounts

    No

    Other
    • Requirement to file annual return

    No
    • Migration of domicile permitted

    Yes
    Advantages
    1. Political stability:Estonia is a democratic and peaceful state, and the country’s stability and international credibility are further underpinned by its membership of the EU, the WTO and NATO.
    2. Economic stability:Although economic growth has slowed of late, the Estonian Government welcomes foreign investment with open arms, a policy reflected in the country’s favorable flat tax system. Sound macroeconomic management has led to a strong banking system, and while the euro has brought costs, such as labor costs, more into line with the rest of the EU, they remain broadly lower than in Western Europe.
    3. Location:Estonia is situated at the crossroads of Eastern Europe, Russia and Scandinavia and is well connected to these territories by sea, road and air.
    4. Tax:Corporate and personal income taxes are comparatively low and simple thanks to the introduction of a flat tax, while corporations pay no tax on undistributed and reinvested profits. Withholding taxes are also favorable, and Estonia has a large network of double tax avoidance treaties. Estonia is therefore an ideal hub for export, trading and holding company activities.
    5. Technology:Estonia has invested fairly heavily in telecommunications infrastructure.
    The Valsen Advantage
    • Speedy, Efficient and consistent Services.
    • Relentless effort to obtain bank accounts.
    • Expert advice on structuring options.
    • Dedicated ongoing compliance support.

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