Ready Made Company Estonia: Buy an Estonian Shelf Company

A ready-made company, also called a shelf company, is an Estonian company that has already been registered but has not started trading. After the ownership transfer, you can use it for your business activities without waiting for a new company registration.

Buying a ready-made company can help you start faster because the company already exists in the Estonian Commercial Register. It may also already have VAT registration, an EORI number or a banking solution, depending on the package you choose.

You normally need a valid passport or other photo ID, recent proof of address such as a utility bill, and a completed KYC/AML form. To complete the remote share transfer, you also need to provide a notarised and apostilled Power of Attorney.

Yes. A clear copy of your valid passport or another accepted photo ID is required for identification and KYC/AML checks.

A recent utility bill, bank statement or similar official document can usually be used. The document should show your full name and residential address and should normally be issued within the last 90 days.

Yes. The KYC/AML form helps us understand your identity, business activity, intended clients and transaction purpose. Additional information may be requested depending on the risk profile of the transaction.

Yes, if you want us to complete the transaction on your behalf without your personal visit to Estonia. The Power of Attorney must be prepared in the required form and signed before a notary in your country.

Yes. For a remote transaction, the notarised Power of Attorney normally needs an Apostille so that it can be accepted by the Estonian notary and authorities.

Yes. You do not normally need to travel to Estonia. After receiving the required documents and a valid notarised and apostilled Power of Attorney, our team can coordinate the transaction with the Estonian notary.

No, not in the standard remote process. You may complete the transaction through a Power of Attorney. A personal visit to Tallinn is another available option if you prefer to attend the notary appointment yourself.

In some cases, an e-Resident with a valid e-Residency card may be able to use an electronic notary service. The available method depends on your documents, the transaction and the notary's requirements.

The ownership transfer usually takes approximately 3–7 days from the moment we receive the original documents in Tallinn. The exact timing depends on document delivery, the notary and the processing of the Commercial Register.

The new shareholder and board member details are submitted to the Estonian Commercial Register after the notarial transaction. The update is usually visible within several working days, subject to the register's processing time.

You can start operating once the share transfer and required management changes have been completed and the company is ready for your intended activity. We will confirm the practical handover steps after the Commercial Register update.

Yes. The companies are already incorporated under Estonian law and are available for transfer to a new shareholder.

The ready-made companies offered as shelf companies are intended to have no previous trading activity. We also review the company's status and documents as part of the preparation for the transaction.

The companies are offered as clean shelf companies without known civil or tax liabilities. You can request supporting corporate and tax documents for the specific company before proceeding.

Yes. A certificate confirming the company's tax position can be requested, depending on the selected company and document package.

Some companies are already VAT registered and have an Estonian VAT number with the EE prefix. VAT registration is included only in the packages specifically marked as VAT registered.

The validity of an EU VAT number can be checked through the VIES system. We can also provide the company details and available VAT documents for the specific offer.

Yes. Non-VAT registered Estonian companies are also available. This option may be suitable if you do not need an active VAT number at the beginning of your business activity.

Yes, selected packages include an EORI number or support with obtaining one. An EORI number is useful for companies involved in importing or exporting goods.

In many cases, EORI registration can be arranged after the ownership transfer. We will confirm the available option based on the company's VAT status and intended import or export activity.

Selected packages include an existing Revolut business account or a banking solution. Bank approval is always subject to the bank's own compliance checks and cannot be guaranteed solely by purchasing the company.

No. A Revolut business account is included only in the package that specifically lists the bank account. Other ready-made company packages may be purchased without an account.

Yes. We can guide you through the available banking options after the ownership transfer. The final decision is made by the selected bank or payment institution following its compliance review.

Yes. The standard transaction transfers the shares to you and updates the company records so that you can become the shareholder and, where agreed, the board member.

Yes, a legal entity may purchase an Estonian company, subject to additional corporate documents and KYC/AML checks. The exact requirements depend on the purchasing company's country and ownership structure.

A company name change may be possible after the ownership transfer. It requires a separate decision and registration procedure, and the proposed name must comply with Estonian legal requirements.

You can generally operate in a different business area after the purchase, provided the activity is legal and any required licences or registrations are obtained. We recommend discussing regulated activities before selecting a company.

Companies with historical crypto-related licences are rare and subject to additional due diligence. Availability must be confirmed individually, and a licence does not remove the need to meet current regulatory requirements.

The included items depend on the selected package. They may include the company, state registration costs, VAT registration, EORI, Power of Attorney drafting or a banking solution. We provide a clear offer before you make a decision.

This depends on the selected offer. Some packages include notarial costs, while other costs such as certified translations, Apostille fees or international postage may be charged separately.

We provide the scope and price of the selected package before the transaction. Any additional costs, such as document certification, translation or postage, should be confirmed in advance.

After the transaction, you receive the corporate documents confirming the ownership and management changes. Scanned copies can be provided, and original documents can be sent by courier when required.

A certificate of tax residency may be available for the company after the relevant requirements are met. It is not the same as personal tax residency, and its use depends on your business and tax situation.

We review the documents and KYC/AML information, confirm the selected company and prepare the transaction documents. You then send the original documents to Tallinn, after which we coordinate the notarial share transfer and Commercial Register update.