Estonia offshore company formation

The most common way to form an offshore company in Estonia is with the ‘Osauhing’ (limited liability company).

The Estonia offshore company allows you to benefit from the lowest taxes in Europe: corporation tax is 0% (as long as there is no dividend distribution, otherwise it is 20% on dividends).

Moreover, the incorporation of a company in Estonia allows you to carry out certain activities that are highly regulated within the European Union and can only be carried out with a license.

An offshore company in Estonia can act as a Holding company with many advantages, the most significant being the exemption from tax on dividends obtained from its subsidiaries.

Estonia

Estonia is a country in northern Europe and a member state of the European Union. Estonia adopted the Euro on January 1, 2011.

Estonia’s population is 1.3 million, and the official language is Estonian, although Russian and English are widespread.

According to the Basel Index, Estonia is the second least corrupt country in the world. This, in addition with the fact that it is rated as highly cooperative by the OECD.

Estonia has an excellent reputation as a financial centre.

Most people do not know that Estonia is a tax haven, and those who do know don’t consider Estonian tax practices to be detrimental.

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USES OF AN OFFSHORE COMPANY IN ESTONIA

  • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

    A good choice for managing and collecting commissions or royalties related to intellectual property.

  • FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

    It’s one of the activities that are subject to regulation. A license application from the regulator is needed, but it remains easy to obtain when it is for a cryptocurrency license.

  • INVESTMENT FUND

    In the top 10 countries to offer advantages and facilities for the creation of private investment funds for cryptocurrencies.

  • Holding

    A holding is a parent company whose purpose is to bring together partners or shareholders who wish to acquire a significant influence in other companies.

  • INTERNATIONAL TRADE

    A favorable and suitable jurisdiction for carrying out activities such as e-commerce, import/export, and/or professional services, with income tax exemption.

  • Trust

    The most favorable jurisdiction to create a trust company and thus protect its property and assets.

ADVANTAGES OF SETTING UP AN OFFSHORE COMPANY IN ESTONIA

  • Capital

    A minimum capital of 2500 euros is required.

  • ACCOUNTANCY

    Compulsory monthly bookkeeping.
    Compulsory annual declaration.
    Mandatory audit for financial and crypto companies.

  • RESIDENCE

    There is no restriction regarding the residence and/or nationality of the directors and/or shareholders.

  • CORPORATE TAX

    Exemption from profit tax, income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax.
    Dividend tax of 20%, with the possibility of reducing it to 14%.

  • Cryptocurrencies

    The first country in Europe to offer legal and legal protection for cryptocurrency.

  • CONFIDENTIALITY AND STABILITY

    Flexible legislation that is not considered a tax haven, politically stable, with a modern vocation and bureaucratic ease.

Estonia offshore company

Estonia company formation main characteristics

Incorporation time frame 1 – 3 working days
Type of business entityOÜ,
Corporate tax0%
ISO standardsAvailable
Information concerning ShareholderDisclosed
Information concerning directorsDisclosed
Nominees servicesAvailable
Financial licenseAvailable
Valid EU VATAvailable

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