Every Estonian company must submit an annual report, regardless of activity level. This obligation applies equally to e-Residents. What Is an Annual Report? The annual report summarizes: - financial activity (or lack thereof), - assets and liabilities, - management confirmation. Even companies with zero activity must submit a report.

How to Open a Business in Estonia as an e-Resident Estonia offers one of the most transparent and digital business environments in the world. For e-Residents, it allows company management fully online - regardless of physical location. However, digital access does not remove responsibility.

For e-Residents running Estonian companies, it is essential to understand the difference between dividends and salary from a tax perspective - not as a formula, but as a strategic decision. In Estonia, the numbers speak clearly: Salary may cost up to 55% when all employment-related taxes are considered. Dividends result in an effective tax burden of approximately 28.21%. The difference is significant. However, this does not mean that choosing only dividends or only

As 2026 has begun, the new annual financial reporting period is officially open. This is a friendly reminder for e-Residents of Estonia and Estonian tax residents - both current and new clients - to start preparing documentation for the 2025 financial year. Annual reporting does not have to be stressful if preparation begins early and information is collected gradually.