Estonia can be justifiably proud of the fact that many of the things that need to be done can be done online, saving time for all parties.
For a start-up entrepreneur, it is certainly important to be able to register a business.
via the internet.
You can use the Business Portal of the Business Register to apply for the registration of a new company, a self-employed person or a non-profit organisation, for changes to registration details, for winding up and for deletion.
Entrepreneur is a natural person who provides goods or services in his own name for remuneration and the sale of goods and services is a regular occupation of that person, and is a company provided for by law.
Company are a general partnership, a limited partnership, a partnership limited by shares, a limited liability company and a profit-making partnership. The law may also provide for other types of company.
The company is registered business register.
The most popular form of company in Estonia is the limited liability company, which since 1 January 2011 can be established without making a share capital contribution. The precise rules for setting up a private limited company and other companies (including sole proprietorships) are set out in Commercial Code. The other forms of company listed also have their advantages and it is important to look carefully at the different options before forming a company.
Comparison of business forms provides more information to help you choose the right form of business for you.
More information:
- State portal EESTI.EE
- Estonian Tax and Customs Board: what start-ups need to know
- Business portal of the business register
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Foundation
In addition to companies, businesses can also be self-employed (self-employed).
Find out more about registering as a self-employed person:
- Starting a business and an overview of self-employed persons' obligations
- Registering as a self-employed person
- Entrepreneurship portal
- Self-employed
- Information on payment of fees
Non-profit organisation (NGO) is a voluntary association of persons set up to fulfil the objectives set out in its statutes. The non-profit-making association is managed on a collegiate basis by a general meeting of members and a board of directors elected by the general meeting.
Non-profit-making associations shall be entered in a register kept at the court registry. in the register of non-profit organisations and foundations.
The application for registration must be notarised or submitted by digital signature. business portal via.
See also:
- NGO ABI - A guide for NGOs
- Law on non-profit associations
- Registration of an NGO
- Information on payment of fees
The NGO advisory service offers From the Valgamaa Development Agency non-profit consultant Aet Arula-Piir.
Valgamaa Development Agency is a county development centre that offers business consultancy in Valga county to anyone who wants it.
In Valga municipality, start-ups and active entrepreneurs are consulted by the Valga municipality's entrepreneurship and development specialist.
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