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Certificate of Residence — standard certificate
A Certificate of Residence (residentsustõend) — confirmation by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board that your company is resident in Estonia for tax purposes — in the standard form.
In short
A Certificate of Residence (residentsustõend) — confirmation by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board that your company is resident in Estonia for tax purposes — in the standard form. The price is €150, excluding VAT. How long it takes: depends on the Estonian Tax and Customs Board; we submit the application within 2 business days of receiving the details. It is ordered and paid on micaconsult.com.
Check your company
Enter the registry code: we show what the commercial register shows about your company and which of our services it calls for, with the price.
Who it is for
Companies receiving dividends, interest, royalties or service fees from abroad that want a double taxation treaty applied, and companies asked by a foreign bank or marketplace for proof of tax residency.
Price
| Service | Price | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Residence — standard certificate — Ready-made Estonian company | €150 | Order |
| Certificate of Residence — standard certificate — New Estonian company formation | €150 | Order |
| Certificate of Residence — standard certificate — Company services | €150 | Order |
All prices are in euros and exclude VAT. VAT is added where it applies under the Estonian Value Added Tax Act.
What the price includes
- Application for the standard residency certificate and follow-up with the Tax and Customs Board
- Preparation and submission of the application
- Follow-up with the Tax and Customs Board
- The certificate by email free of charge
Not included in the price
- Courier delivery of a paper original (a separate line)
- Apostille and sworn translation
State and notary fees
Estonian notary fees and state fees are included in the price.
- Any Estonian state fee is included in the fixed price
Requirements
The Board issues the certificate only when the company meets the residency conditions. A certificate usually covers a calendar year; many foreign payers ask for a new one every year. With a ready-made company it can be ordered together with the purchase declaration, with a new company together with the formation.
Before we start
- The company is registered in Estonia and meets the residency conditions
Documents and information we need from you
- The country, year and purpose for which the certificate is needed
- The foreign authority's own form, if it requires one
Process
- You: Tell us the country, year and purpose, and provide the foreign form if there is one.
- LexorCorp: Prepare and submit the application, follow it up, send the certificate.
- Authority: The Estonian Tax and Customs Board decides and issues the certificate.
How long it takes
Depends on the Estonian Tax and Customs Board; we submit the application within 2 business days of receiving the details
Law and requirements
- Income Tax Act § 6 — residency of a legal person
- Double taxation treaties concluded by Estonia
General information about our service, not legal advice.
Questions and answers
Certificate of Residence: what does it cost?
€150, excluding VAT. Estonian notary fees and state fees are included in the price.
Certificate of Residence: who is it for?
Companies receiving dividends, interest, royalties or service fees from abroad that want a double taxation treaty applied, and companies asked by a foreign bank or marketplace for proof of tax residency.
Certificate of Residence: how long does it take?
Depends on the Estonian Tax and Customs Board; we submit the application within 2 business days of receiving the details
What is not included in the price?
Courier delivery of a paper original (a separate line); Apostille and sworn translation.
Who makes the decision?
The Estonian Tax and Customs Board decides and issues the certificate.
Related services and add-ons
- Apostille — €150 / document
- Sworn translation — €180 / page
- Courier delivery of documents — €100
- Registration as a VAT payer (VAT number) — €250
- EORI number — €200
- LEI code — €350
- Registry extract in English, notarised and apostilled — €550
- Articles of association in English, notarised and apostilled — €300
Part of
- Ready-made Estonian company — 4 packages: €900 / €1,150 / €1,200 / €1,450 Registered address and contact person service for one year are included.
- New Estonian company formation — 2 packages: €950 / €1,250 Registered address and contact person service for one year are included.
- Company services — from €70
Order: Certificate of Residence · €150 See it in the price list