Apply for a residence permit as a top specialist
A top specialist, according to our immigration laws, is an individual with appropriate professional training or experience (can be in any...
The Estonian Supreme Court hands down an important decision regarding challenges to visa decisions
The Estonian Supreme Court recently rules certain provisions in the Aliens Act unconstitutional (link to the decision:...
Estonian Digital Nomad Visa - how can you turn it into a residence permit
Estonia’s Digital Nomad Visa  has become increasingly popular among remote workers and global freelancers. But what happens when you fall in love with the country and want to stay longer than one year ? Can you transition from a digital nomad visa to a residence permit in Estonia ? The short answer is: yes — it’s possible. At Expat Legal Estonia, we've successfully helped many clients navigate this transition. While every situation is unique and eligibility can vary, here's
Do you need an immigration lawyer in Estonia?
The short answer is no, the immigration process can be done without any lawyers. The Police and Border Guard also have migration advisors...
How to become a permanent resident in Estonia?
Long term residence permit in Estonia (not to be confused with the permit for settling permanently) is an option that becomes available...
Annual reports in Estonia are compulsory even for dormant companies
For most companies the financial year in Estonia runs 01.01-31.12. After the financial year ends you have 6 months to file the report....
Opening a company in Estonia
Opening a company in Estonia is as easy as it comes - it can be done online (with an e-residency card or a TRP card) only in minutes. The...
Share capital reduction in Estonia
Since the beginning of 2023, amendments in law allow a company to have a minimum share capital of 1 eurocent. Since the minimum share capital of an Estonian company was previously 2500 euros it raises a question if those companies could lower the share capital as well? The answer is yes. Lower share capital can be useful for accounting purposes and also allows for shareholders to get the reduced capital amount out of the company. This option could also be handy when the compa
Who are posted workers in Estonia?
According to the Working Conditions of Workers Posted to Estonia Act, a posted worker is a natural person who usually works in a foreign...
Travel license in Estonia
The topic is quite complex and often requires careful analysis before starting your business. Some activity fields for a travel...