The Estonian tax rates for 2025 reflect ongoing efforts to address fiscal challenges. Here’s a clear overview of the key changes based on adopted laws and legislative drafts available to the public. You can also compare the tax rates in our tax rates overview.
Business Tax Rates 2025
Corporate Income Tax
Estonia’s corporate income tax system mirrors the Personal Income Tax rate increase in 2025.
- The lower rate of 14% on regular dividends for corporate shareholders of Estonian companies is abolished.
- Starting January 1, 2025, all distributed dividends are subject to the standard rate of 22%.
VAT Rates
Value-Added Tax (VAT) has also increased in 2025. You need to adjust your prices to accommodate the new VAT rates and update accounting systems to reflect these changes.
- As of 1 July 2025, the standard VAT rate in Estonia has increased from 22% to 24%.
- From 1 January 2025, a 13% VAT reduced rate is applied to accommodation services such as hotels, Airbnb, and Booking.com, replacing the previous 9% rate.
- The 5% VAT reduced rate for certain media publications was abolished on 1 January 2025.
Daily Allowances Increase
Daily allowances for business trips abroad and within Estonia have increased to align with rising costs. The maximum compensation for using personal cars for work has been increased significantly.
- The maximum rate for foreign trips is 75 euros instead of the previous 50 euros. It can be paid for up to 15 days per month. For additional days, the maximum rate is 40 euros.
- The maximum compensation for personal car use is 50 cents per kilometre, but not more than 550 euros per month.
Personal Tax Rates 2025
Personal Income Tax
As of 1 January 2025, the personal income tax rate in Estonia has increased from 20% to 22%. This is the first significant increase in Estonia’s flat tax rate in years and aims to strengthen state revenues.
- Impact on Employees and Directors: Salaries, pensions, and other taxable incomes are seeing a larger tax deduction.
Minimum Monthly Wage Increase
As of 1 January 2025, the minimum monthly wage is EUR 886.
Changes to Pension Contributions
As of January 1, 2025, the mandatory funded pension contributions (II pillar) rate withheld from wages and director’s fees for enrolled persons can be increased to 4% or 6% of gross salary, up from the previous 2% rate, if the application was submitted before 30 November 2024. These higher contributions are now active as of January 2025. Funded pension contributions are available to residents of Estonia.
Excise Duties on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Fuel
Excise duties continue their upward trajectory in 2025.
- Alcohol and Tobacco: Higher excise rates are applied, increasing the price of related products.
- Fuel: Excise taxes on diesel, gasoline, and other fuels will rise incrementally to align with environmental goals and reduce emissions.
Motor Vehicle Tax
Since January 2025, a new motor vehicle tax has been in effect in Estonia. Certain larger vehicles, already subject to other taxes, are exempt.
The tax consists of two parts:
- A one-time registration fee is payable upon initial registration of the vehicle.
- Annual motor vehicle tax – payable by the vehicle owner by 15 June and 15 December each year.
Calculation of the Annual Motor Vehicle Tax:
The annual tax is determined based on the characteristics of the vehicle and includes the following components:
- Base amount: always €50.
- CO2 emission component: depends on the vehicle’s carbon dioxide emissions.
- Weight-based component: calculated based on the vehicle’s total weight.
This tax applies primarily to internal combustion engine vehicles and encourages owners to choose more environmentally friendly options.
In a Nutshell
For employers, we advise reviewing payroll systems to incorporate the higher income tax rate and funded pension contribution increase. Anyone selling products in the EU must now ensure that pricing and contracts reflect the 24% VAT rate, which came into effect on 1 July 2025.
How Unicount Can Help
Navigating tax changes can be complex, but Unicount is here to simplify the process for your Estonian businesses. Whether you need support with tax planning, payroll adjustments, or understanding the nuances of Estonia’s 2025 tax updates, our accounting services ensure compliance while helping you stay ahead.
For more details or tailored advice, feel free to contact our team at Unicount—your one-stop shop for company formation and accounting services in Estonia.
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