Legal Services in Estonia for Companies and Individuals

Our team of lawyers in Estonia offers a wide range of solutions for companies and individuals. The table below offers a comprehensive summary thereof:

Main Areas of Expertise
Assistance for property purchase in Estonia	Our real estate lawyers in Estonia can assist throughout the entire purchase phase if you want to buy an apartment or a house in Estonia, or perhaps commercial property.
Immigration guidance	If you want to relocate to Estonia, our team will help you understand the different residence permit options and the innovative Estonian e-residency (and its limitations)
Residence permit applications	Work, study, or investment residence permits are mandatory for foreigners who want to remain in Estonia for these purposes (or others) for medium to long-term purposes. Our team can help you apply.
Golden visa in Estonia	A residence permit is available for entrepreneurs who are able to make a significant investment in the country. In time, it can lead to citizenship. Our lawyers can help you understand the minimum requirements.
Digital nomads in Estonia	Estonia has a special long-stay visa for digital nomads. If you want to take advantage of your mobility, our lawyers can help you understand the requirements and apply for this visa.
Obtaining Estonian citizenship by naturalization	Those who have been living in Estonia with a long-term residence permit for a minimum number of years, or those who have already gained permanent residency, can apply for citizenship by naturalization if they also satisfy other conditions. Our team can help you apply.
Apply for citizenship by investment in Estonia	Estonia does not offer citizenship by investment. An investor can obtain a temporary residence permit for business and, after at least 8 years of residence (the last 5 permanently), apply for citizenship by naturalisation. Our immigration lawyers can help you apply.
Obtain Estonian nationality through descent	If one or both parents are Estonian citizens, and if you meet other conditions, your route to citizenship can be simplified. Our team can give you more details.
Assistance for relocation depending on country of origin	While the relocation steps are largely the same for non-EU citizens, our team offers personalized assistance depending on your country of origin.
Employee relocation to Estonia	Moving to Estonia as an intra-company transferee can be explained by our local team of lawyers in Estonia.
Assistance for bank account opening	Opening a bank account becomes mandatory when you will derive income from Estonia or when you open a company here. Our team can help you meet the bank’s requirements.
Representative office setup	Foreign companies can first enter the Estonian market through an office that tests the market opportunities. Once this is done, the company can open a permanent establishment. Our team can help you set up the office.
Company formation in Estonia	Complete assistance throughout all the company formation stages, from choosing the suitable business form, to preparing the documents and making the required registrations with the authorities.
Special permits for companies	Additional permits for functioning are required in many industries (such as the financial sector, the hospitality industry, the healthcare sector, and others). Our team can help you understand the different requirements that are in place and apply for the right permit.
Assistance for company closure	When interested in closing down a company, our team will explain and assist with the liquidation and dissolution.

Formation of Estonia Companies

Businessmen interested in investing in Estonia can receive legal assistance and representation for the formation of OÜ (Osaühing – private limited company) and AS (Aktsiaselts – public limited company) and all other types of companies that can be registered in Estonia. This also includes services related to company formation, such as company domiciliation, accounting services etc. Our lawyers can also help you open a bank account in Estonia.

Our team can also give you details about immigration to Estonia via investment.

Establishment of Subsidiaries and/or Branches in Estonia

Legal Services in Estonia related to the setup of Estonian legal entities with or without independent legal personality: Estonia subsidiaries and branches. Our team of lawyers can also help you if you need trademark registration services in Estonia.

Special Permits or Licenses for Company Activities in Estonia

Assistance obtaining permits and licenses needed in order to conduct business activities in Estonia. This relates to permits from local authorities, licenses to conduct certain financial activities, requirements to hire a Estonia national, etc.

Mergers and Acquisitions in Estonia

Mergers and Acquisitions, purchase of shares in existing Estonian companies as well as other corporate restructuring on the Estonia market.

Our immigration lawyers in Estonia can assist foreign investors interested in corporate acquisitions for residency purposes.

Liquidation and Dissolution of Estonian Companies

Our Estonian lawyers and accountants provide legal assistance related to the dissolution and liquidation of Estonian companies as well as bankruptcy procedures.

Corporate and Commercial Litigation in Estonia

Our Lawyers will be able to represent you throughout all the stages of litigation in Estonia.

A separate division of our team also assists in civil litigation, such as in matters related to immigration to Estonia.

Tax Advice and Planning in Estonia

Advice on Estonian taxation methods and on legal minimization of taxes.

Other services include those related to solutions for individuals, among which are those offered by our immigration lawyers in Estonia for applying for Estonia permanent residence.

Contact us to find out more.