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6 tools to run a company for e-residents in Estonia

6 essential tools for running your company as an E-Resident (2025)

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Running a fully remote Estonian company is possible because of Estonia’s digital-first infrastructure — but only if you use the right tools. Here’s a curated list of digital services every e-resident founder should know in 2025. These tools, paired with Unicount’s services, make running your company smoother and more secure.

1. Unicount Client Dashboard

Your centralized hub for managing Unicount services linked to your Estonian company. It provides access to official letters from Estonian authorities, lets you manage your virtual office subscription, and order accounting services.

  • Best for: Accessing official government letters, managing Unicount virtual office, ordering accounting.
  • Why it matters: Saves you time by consolidating important company-related services and notifications in one interface — without needing to check multiple government sites.

2. Estonian e-Business Register

This is the official government portal for managing your company’s legal data — such as submitting annual reports, changing board members, and applying for deletion (ideally with professional help).

  • Best for: Making legal changes, submitting reports.
  • Why it matters: All legal amendments and filings must be done here. Requires Smart-ID or your e-Residency card to log in.

3. Smart-ID

A secure digital identity app is widely accepted across Estonian services. It allows you to sign documents and log in to government portals — all without a card reader. The go-to login and signing method for many e-residents.

  • Best for: Logging into Estonian services quickly and securely, signing documents on the go.
  • Why it matters: It’s easier and faster than using your e-Residency card with a reader — and legally equivalent.

4. DigiDoc4 Client

The official Estonian tool for digitally signing, encrypting, and verifying documents. Essential for signing board decisions, contracts, and annual report confirmations.

  • Best for: Signing and encrypting files
  • Why it matters: Estonian digital signatures are legally binding across the EU.Estonia’s official tool for digitally signing and encrypting documents.

5. Wise (Banking Alternative)

A global business account that provides you with a European IBAN, allowing you to receive payments, hold multiple currencies, and make SEPA transfers.

  • Best for: Banking without an Estonian bank account
  • Why it matters: Many e-residents use fintech solutions like Wise because opening a local bank account isn’t always possible.

6. A Professional Accountant (via Unicount)

  • While not a “tool,” it’s the most critical part of running a compliant business.
  • Tip: Don’t DIY your annual report or VAT filings — let an expert handle it through Unicount.

Need help with accounting in 2025? Contact Unicount support and we’ll connect you with a trusted accountant.


Conclusion:

Tools are great — but only when used correctly. At Unicount, we believe that simplicity and compliance go hand-in-hand. Use these digital essentials to keep your Estonian company healthy and focused on growth — and let us know if you need help finding the right support along the way.

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