Law Firm in Estonia

Having a wide experience in the legal field, our lawyers in Estonia offer a wide range of services adapted to any type of client. Our lawyers’ work is a guarantee of reliability, efficiency and professionalism and they are always ready to make efforts to solve each problem in the most suitable manner.
 

The main legal services offered by our team of attorneys in Estonia are the following:

 

Our lawyers use all the necessary time, effort and resources in order to best prepare each case so that the client is fully satisfied.
 

 

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Our lawyers in Estonia can help you deal with economic and social change due to frequent legislative changes and they can also sustain you to become more competitive in relation to other state authorities or private companies.

 

 

Our experienced attorneys will offer you advice and representation in case of any type of litigations before any Court of Justice in Estonia. Partnering with a law firm is required even if there is no pending litigation (litigation and enforcement). Professional legal advice is very important for an accurate assessment of interests and also for a guaranteed success of your business. In this sense, our law firm provides qualified advice, assistance and legal representation before the Court and also before public and private institutions in litigation and enforcement procedures.

 

Part of our activities also focus on services for individuals. We assist foreign nationals who have questions about short- and long-term residency in Estonia, the entry conditions applicable according to nationality, as well as the documents required according to the type of visa or residence permit they are seeking. We also assist investors who wish to relocate to the country. 

 

 

When you want to open a company in Estonia you must be informed about all the phases required and for this we strongly advise you to ask a lawyer about the steps which must be followed. Any of our lawyers is able to guide you through the entire process, even though setting up a business in Estonia is an easy procedure. Our lawyer in Estonia will offer you support in drafting, obtaining and putting in order the specific documentation and they will also guide you to perform the registration online. You have to know that you will need the constitutive documents and the receipt from the bank confirming that the minimum share capital was deposited. By working with our lawyers the procedure of registering a company in Estonia should not take more than seven working days. Foreign investors who would like to set up companies in other countries, for example in Vietnam, Lebanon or in the Philippines, can receive assistance from our Asian partners.

 

A company in Estonia may take several different forms as provided by the Commercial Code:

You should address to our lawyers before registering a company in Estonia since each type of business requires separate actions and documentation. Our lawyer in Estonia can also help you in other business related matters, such as trademark registration in Estonia or VAT registration.

 

1. Choosing the company name: the first step is to select an available name for the future business; only Latin letters can be used and the name needs to be a unique one, that does not resemble to a high degree or overlap with one that is already registered in the country; checking the name availability with the Business Register will help you prepare;
2. Selecting the business activity: the main object of activity is selected from the Estonian classification of economic activities; companies can have a main activity and several secondary ones;
3. Determine the registered address: all Estonian companies need to have a registered address; a P.O. box cannot serve for this purpose, however, investors have the option to use a virtual office;
4. Submit the capital: this is a step that can take place during the initial phase or once the company has opened a bank account (following the registration with the authorities);
5. Register: once every detail is complete, and the documents for the company are drawn up, it is time to register the new business with the Business Register.

 

 

A company in Estonia ca be closed either by a voluntary decision taken by the general meeting of the shareholders or by compulsory liquidation which is taken by a competent court. Our law firm is able to provide professional advice and consultancy in the liquidation procedure, even when the reasons of closing are of a compulsory nature, for example in cases of lack of organization of general meetings of the company for more than two years, the expiration of the term stated in the Articles of Association, the lack of management board election and others. Let our lawyers take care of this procedure for the best results in optimal time. 

 

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Our lawyers maintain professional relations with the best accountants in Estonia in order to provide top services in the tax compliance field. Whether you are interested in tax payments, VAT registration or payroll services, our law firm will offer the best solutions for your business. Our lawyers have good knowledge regarding the legal framework and, if you are a foreign entrepreneur, they can also help you with your eligibility for double taxation avoidance, as provided by the Estonian Double Tax Treaties. In case you want to know the taxes your company has to pay in Estonia and if your country of residence signed a DTT with this country, please use our tax calculator. If you need the assistance of a lawyer in Estonia, you can rely on our legal team.

 

• 20% is the standard corporate income tax rate which also applies to branches in Estonia;
• 7% is the withholding tax on dividends applicable only in some cases, on dividends paid to residents and nonresidents by certain types of companies; in general, there is no withholding tax on dividends;
• 10% technical services fees when these types of services are rendered in the country;
• 20% standard value-added tax, with another, lower rate of 9% applicable to certain types of goods and services and a 0% rate on imports, goods supplies on aircraft and vessels and in a number of other cases.

• 20% individual income tax when the individual is a resident or he/she remains in the country for no less than 183 days in 12 consecutive calendar months;
• for individuals, the types of income that are subject to tax include that from employment, business, property transfer gains, dividends, interest and royalties, pensions, benefits, grants, and other sources of income;
• nonresidents who derive income from the country are subject to a limited list of taxable sources;
• the aforementioned tax rate is a flat one, unless otherwise stated by law (exemptions may apply);
• Estonia has an annual tax exempt in case of individuals of up to 6,000 EUR, depending on the total qualifying income.

 

When you are involved in a debt collection procedure in Estonia, the best solution is to ask for our lawyers’ advice and representation in order to obtain the best result. We are able to help you in all the phases, starting with the amicable settlement and negotiations, full representation before the court, in the relations with public authorities and, when needed, we also offer our consultancy for the attachment and seizure of assets proceedings. Our lawyers in Estonia offer quality services and customized consultancy in order to hlelp you get to the best possible result.  

 

Our team is also able to provide tailored services to individuals, such as those for foreign nationals interested in immigration to Estonia.

 

Contact us for more information about all of our services.

 

Our team is also able to provide tailored services to individuals, such as those for foreign nationals interested in immigration to Estonia. If you have been living in the country for 5 years, you have the right to apply for permanent residence. This is a natural step for all foreign nationals, EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA citizens, who have a final goal to immigrate to the country. You can register for the right of permanent residence with the help of our lawyers.

 

Our team also provides services for individuals focusing on Family Law matters and immigration. For those interested in relocating to the country, we can answer questions about visas, temporary and permanent residency. We also assist foreign nationals who have been living here on a permanent basis for five years and are ready to apply for citizenship in Estonia.