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    Here is everything you need to begin your e-⁠Residency journey and launch your Estonian business. Find links to in-depth resources, key contact information, and recommended next steps.

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    Take the time to research whether starting a business in Estonia with e-Residency is the right solution for you. Here are some of the main e-Residency resources to complement the Live Q&A.

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    • helpful how-to guides on relevant topics
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    The Knowledge Base contains in-depth articles on all the key points in an e-resident's journey:

    • How to become an e-resident
    • How to use the e-Residency digital ID
    • How to start and run a company
    • Business banking
    • Taxation, and more

    Get started with e-Residency

    1. 1

      Become an e-resident

      Apply online and pick up your digital ID

      How to apply?
    2. 2

      Choose a service provider

      Find partners for bookkeeping, business banking, and tax

      Compare options
    3. 3

      Start your company

      Register a company in Estonia fully online

      Read the steps
    4. 4

      Apply for business banking

      Find a fintech or banking partner

      Compare banking options
    5. 5

      Grow your business

      Get investment or join an accelerator program in Estonia

      Find opportunities

    First year startup costs

    Cost category

    E-Residency Application Fee

    Company Incorporation Fee

    Contact Person & Virtual Office Fees

    Accounting Fees

    Other services (tax, legal, PR, marketing, etc)

    Business licence Fees

    TOTAL IN FIRST YEAR (DIY)

    TOTAL IN FIRST YEAR (With accounting support)

    Expected Costs

    €100-120*

    €265

    €200-400 per year

    starting from €50 per month (€600 per year)

    Costs vary, depending on services needed

    Costs vary, depending on business licence**

    starting from €565

    starting from €1165

    Cost category

    E-Residency Application Fee

    Company Incorporation Fee

    Contact Person & Virtual Office Fees

    Accounting Fees

    Other services (tax, legal, PR, marketing, etc)

    Business licence Fees

    TOTAL IN FIRST YEAR (DIY)

    TOTAL IN FIRST YEAR (With accounting support)

    Expected Costs

    €100-120*

    €265

    €200-400 per year

    starting from €50 per month (€600 per year)

    Costs vary, depending on services needed

    Costs vary, depending on business licence**

    starting from €565

    starting from €1165

    *The application state fee for e-Residency is €100 if digital ID card is picked up in Estonia, €120 if digital ID card is picked up in an Estonian Embassy. Find a full list of state fees.

    **Estonia does not require a licence for the majority of business activities. But some activities do, such as construction, education, financial services (including offering a crypto wallet), and certain tourism activities. Read more about Business Licences.

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