Estonia · company formation
Estonia's e-Residency gives you an EU company for EUR 620 total. 0% tax on retained profits. Combine with DNV for physical EU residency.
Who is this for?
Digital entrepreneurs who want an EU company without relocating, or who want to combine with physical residency.
Pros
0% tax on retained profits
Fully remote company management
EU company address
Growing startup ecosystem
Cons
e-Residency alone is not a visa
Must pay yourself to extract profits (20% tax)
Cold climate
Small market
Income not provided
Assumed clean — update in profile if needed
Must obtain health insurance before/during application
Typical: 45 days (30–90)
Valid
From: Passport office · ~14d
Passport-style photo
From: Photo studio · ~1d
For DNV: EUR 3,504+/mo
From: Bank/employer · ~7d
You keep
€47,040/yr
€3,920/mo
Based on €60,000/yr income
Special Regimes
• 0% corporate tax on retained/reinvested profits
Permanent Residency
After 5 years
Citizenship
After 8 years
Language: Estonian (B1)
Requires renunciation
Dual citizenship: Not allowed
Last updated: 2025-11-01 · Verified: 2025-11-01 · Always verify with official sources.