{"article":{"id":11432057891473,"url":"https://e-residency.zendesk.com/api/v2/help_center/en-gb/articles/11432057891473.json","html_url":"https://learn.e-resident.gov.ee/hc/en-gb/articles/11432057891473-Estonian-state-fees","author_id":1908328528553,"comments_disabled":true,"draft":false,"promoted":false,"position":5,"vote_sum":17,"vote_count":19,"section_id":35198010858513,"created_at":"2022-12-15T11:35:40Z","updated_at":"2026-05-16T05:58:26Z","name":"Estonian state fees","title":"Estonian state fees","source_locale":"en-gb","locale":"en-gb","outdated":false,"outdated_locales":[],"edited_at":"2025-05-20T17:27:30Z","user_segment_id":null,"permission_group_id":44069,"content_tag_ids":[],"label_names":[],"body":"<p>When submitting applications or larger requests to Estonian state institutions or registries, you will usually need to pay an administrative fee - known as a state fee.</p>\n<p>Some common state fees for e-residents include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>when you submit your application for e-Residency,</li>\n<li>register your company, or</li>\n<li>make changes to your company's articles of association.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Overall, the rules and payment of state fees are regulated by the <a href=\"https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/516112022001/consolide/current\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State Fees Act</a>.</p>\n<h2 id=\"h_01JVCAPWVGSKV7G81DYJXJ85X0\">Overview of some of the state fees more relevant to e-residents.</h2>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>e-Residency digital ID</strong></td>\n<td><strong>Application</strong></td>\n<td><strong>How to pay?</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application for e-Residency</td>\n<td>150€</td>\n<td>Paid with Visa or Mastercard when <a href=\"https://eresident.politsei.ee/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">submitting the application</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Changing the location of your e-Residency kit for pickup</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>For more information, please see our <a href=\"https://learn.e-resident.gov.ee/hc/en-us/articles/360000624298-Pick-up-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Residency card pickup FAQ</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ordering new PIN codes for a digital ID</td>\n<td>20€</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Can only be ordered at your nearest Estonian representation. You can read further on digital ID PIN codes <a href=\"https://learn.e-resident.gov.ee/hc/en-us/articles/360000787758\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in this article</a>. State fee is paid by bank transfer. For more information, please <a href=\"https://www.vm.ee/en/node/22920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visit this page by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/nomadvisa/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)</a></td>\n<td><strong>Application</strong></td>\n<td><strong>Extension</strong></td>\n<td> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Short-stay visa (type C)</td>\n<td>80€</td>\n<td>Extension of DNV is not possible.</td>\n<td>More details are available on <a href=\"https://vm.ee/en/consular-visa-and-travel-information/visa-information/application-schengen-visa#state-fee-for-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this page for visa information</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Long-stay visa (type D)</td>\n<td>100€</td>\n<td>Extension of DNV is not possible.</td>\n<td>More details are available on <a href=\"https://vm.ee/en/consular-visa-and-travel-information/visa-information/application-schengen-visa#state-fee-for-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this page for visa information</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td> </td>\n<td> </td>\n<td> </td>\n<td> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Legal person</strong></td>\n<td><strong>Registration</strong></td>\n<td><strong>Amendment</strong></td>\n<td><strong>How to pay?</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Private limited company (OÜ)</td>\n<td>265€</td>\n<td>25€</td>\n<td>\n<p>Payable through bank link through the e-Business Register or via bank transfer. You can find a detailed overview of this through the <a href=\"https://abiinfo.rik.ee/index.php/en/applications-and-dashboard/establishment-new-legal-person/establishment-private-limited-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Business Register Help section</a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Branch of a foreign company</td>\n<td>200€</td>\n<td>25€</td>\n<td>Payable through bank link through the e-Business Register or via bank transfer. You can find a detailed overview of this through the <a href=\"https://abiinfo.rik.ee/index.php/en/applications-and-dashboard/establishment-new-legal-person/establishment-private-limited-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Business Register Help section</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sole proprietor (FIE)</td>\n<td>20€</td>\n<td>10€</td>\n<td>Payable through bank link through the e-Business Register or via bank transfer. You can find a detailed overview of this through the <a href=\"https://abiinfo.rik.ee/index.php/en/applications-and-dashboard/establishment-new-legal-person/establishment-private-limited-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Business Register Help section</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Public limited company (AS)</td>\n<td>200€</td>\n<td>25€</td>\n<td>Payable through bank link through the e-Business Register or via bank transfer. You can find a detailed overview of this through the <a href=\"https://abiinfo.rik.ee/index.php/en/applications-and-dashboard/establishment-new-legal-person/establishment-private-limited-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Business Register Help section</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Non-profit organisation (MTÜ)</td>\n<td>30€</td>\n<td>10€</td>\n<td>Payable through bank link through the e-Business Register or via bank transfer. You can find a detailed overview of this through the <a href=\"https://abiinfo.rik.ee/index.php/en/applications-and-dashboard/establishment-new-legal-person/establishment-private-limited-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Business Register Help section</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Foundation (SA)</td>\n<td>80€</td>\n<td>10€</td>\n<td>Payable through bank link through the e-Business Register or via bank transfer. You can find a detailed overview of this through the <a href=\"https://abiinfo.rik.ee/index.php/en/applications-and-dashboard/establishment-new-legal-person/establishment-private-limited-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Business Register Help section</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other operations regarding legal persons</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Payable through bank link through the e-Business Register or via bank transfer. You can find a detailed overview of this through the <a href=\"https://abiinfo.rik.ee/index.php/en/applications-and-dashboard/establishment-new-legal-person/establishment-private-limited-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Business Register Help section</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Transformation of a company into a private limited company (OÜ) or public limited company (AS)</td>\n<td>180€</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Payable through bank link through the e-Business Register or via bank transfer. You can find a detailed overview of this through the <a href=\"https://abiinfo.rik.ee/index.php/en/applications-and-dashboard/establishment-new-legal-person/establishment-private-limited-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Business Register Help section</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Transformation of a European company (SE) into a public limited company or a public limited company into a SE</td>\n<td>35€</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Payable through bank link through the e-Business Register or via bank transfer. You can find a detailed overview of this through the <a href=\"https://abiinfo.rik.ee/index.php/en/applications-and-dashboard/establishment-new-legal-person/establishment-private-limited-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Business Register Help section</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Deletion of a commercial pledge</td>\n<td>10€</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Payable through bank link through the e-Business Register or via bank transfer. You can find a detailed overview of this through the <a href=\"https://abiinfo.rik.ee/index.php/en/applications-and-dashboard/establishment-new-legal-person/establishment-private-limited-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Business Register Help section</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td> </td>\n<td> </td>\n<td> </td>\n<td> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Licences and notices</strong></td>\n<td><strong>Application</strong></td>\n<td><strong>Application</strong></td>\n<td><strong>How to pay?</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Issuing or renewal of a operating license</td>\n<td>The state fee depends on the license, more information is available <a href=\"https://www.ttja.ee/en/business-client/about-us/permits-and-state-fees/state-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here</a>.</td>\n<td>The state fee depends on the license, more information is available <a href=\"https://www.ttja.ee/en/business-client/about-us/permits-and-state-fees/state-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here</a>.</td>\n<td>Method of payment depends on license. You can find more details by <a href=\"https://www.ttja.ee/en/business-client/about-us/permits-and-state-fees/state-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clicking on this link</a>.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notice of an economic activity</td>\n<td>10€ *</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>\n<p>Payable via a bank transfer to the <a href=\"https://www.ttja.ee/en/business-client/about-us/permits-and-state-fees/state-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ministry of Finance</a></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n</div>\n<p> </p>\n<p>* No service fee applies if notice is made through the state portal, the state fee is only applied if notice is submitted by any other means.</p>","user_segment_ids":[]}}