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How Unicount company formation works
Building a business can be tough, but starting a company should be simple. If you can register a domain name for your company in a few minutes then why not your company too?
That’s why Unicount was created. Unicount is the simplest way to register an Estonian company. It’s also the simplest way to start a paperless EU company from anywhere in the world. It takes just five minutes. Unicount is used by citizens and residents of Estonia, but also a growing number of people around the world because all you need is an Estonian digital ID, which can be obtained by citizens of other countries living outside Estonia through e-Residency.
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How To Create Your First Sales Invoice?
Creating your first sales invoice is a precious moment for a first-time founder kicking off her first business. As an Estonian e-resident founder, you can have access to digital tools that simplify this process, such as Envoice. It is a powerful invoicing and expense management SaaS integrated into Estonia’s digital business environment. This guide walks you through setting up your account and creating your first invoice using Envoice or our Word template.
Estonian Car Tax Comes in 2025
Estonia is set to introduce a new car tax starting January 1, 2025. This tax will affect companies and individuals and consists of two main components: a one-time registration fee and an annual tax. The aim is to reduce vehicles’ environmental impact and encourage the adoption of less polluting options.
Overdue Annual Accounts Automatic Fines Overturned
In Estonia, timely submission of annual accounts is a legal obligation for all legal persons. In recent years, the court registry department imposed automatic fines on companies that failed to meet this requirement after warnings were ignored or an additional deadline was passed. However, a recent Tartu District Court ruling can significantly alter this practice.
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How Estonian Companies can support Ukraine through Tax-Free Donations
The illegal Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has created a humanitarian crisis affecting millions of Ukrainians who need support. Unicount stands in solidarity with Ukraine, believing that every contribution, big or small, can make a meaningful impact on someone’s life. As an Estonian startup ecosystem company rooted in community and compassion, Unicount encourages everyone to support those impacted by the war.
Security Tax in Estonia: What e-Residents and Business Owners Need to Know
The Estonian government has recently announced several significant tax changes to impact corporate and personal income taxes over the next few years. From introducing a temporary “security tax” package to increases in corporate and personal income tax rates, these changes were deemed necessary to fund Europe’s broader security efforts. Below is a breakdown of what e-residents, business owners, and employees should expect.
Estonian e-Residency Fees to Increase in 2025
If you’ve been thinking about becoming an e-resident of Estonia, now is the time to act. The Estonian government has announced increased state fees for e-Residency applications and card renewals starting 1 January 2025.
The state fee for e-Residency applications starts at €100. Still, most e-residents have paid €120 as the collection from the embassies is more expensive than from Estonian Police and Border Guard offices. In 2025, this fee will rise to €150.
e-Residency Application Restrictions Proposed
The Estonian e-Residency program has long been celebrated as a gateway to the European business environment for global entrepreneurs. However, legislative plans are underway to introduce restrictions for first-time applications from citizens of certain countries. It’s important to remember that access to e-Residency is a privilege, not a right—a benefit the Estonian government extends based on risk evaluations by relevant authorities. If the Estonian Parliament approves the draft bill 2024, these restrictions could take effect as early as the first or second quarter of 2025.
What are the field of activity codes in Estonia?
Choosing your main area in the field of activity codes in Estonia might be the second most challenging part of company registration with Unicount. The first would be figuring out a unique name with available web domains.
The Estonian Classification of Economic Activities (EMTAK) is the Estonian version of the international harmonised NACE statistical classification of economic activities in the European Union. EMTAK is the basis for determining your company’s type of activities and is an essential source of statistics for the Estonian government and EU. You don’t need to overstress when picking your field of activity code when registering a company; we’ll explain why.
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How to pay taxes in Estonia?
As an e-resident, you’re probably already familiar with Estonia’s reputation as one of the world’s most digitally advanced and business-friendly countries. However, once your company is up and running, learning how the Estonian tax system works is inevitable. Don’t worry—we’re here to guide you through the essentials of paying taxes in Estonia as an e-resident founder.
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