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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.
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
- EORI number — €200
- LEI code — €350
- Registry extract in English, notarised and apostilled — €550
- Articles of association in English, notarised and apostilled — €300
- Company seal — €180
Part of
- Ready-made Estonian company — 4 packages: €900 / €1,150 / €1,200 / €1,450
- New Estonian company formation — 2 packages: €950 / €1,250
- Company services — from €90
Order: Certificate of Residence · €150 See it in the price list