Obtaining a VAT number in Estonia

VAT number in Estonia is a numerical number assigned by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board at the request of a legal entity, according to which an Estonian company becomes a VAT payer.

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In the most general terms, it can be stated that the obligation to obtain VAT numbers in Estonia is imposed on all local companies operating in the territory of the country and whose turnover exceeds EUR 40,000 from the beginning of the calendar year within the borders of the European Union.

The documents confirming the exceeding of the company’s turnover can be:

bank statements recording the receipt of payments,
contracts, written agreements and correspondence with suppliers and customers of products reflecting the intention to buy or sell the goods/services.

This is important for organisations whose legal representatives are not Estonian residents, as they are the ones who cannot submit the application online in the electronic environment of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board and need to submit the necessary documents in paper form.

Firm with VAT number

The basic tax rate in Estonia is 22% of the taxable value.

After obtaining a VAT number, you have mandatory monthly reporting. In this case, reports must be submitted to the supervisory authorities by the 20th of each month. In addition, a payroll report is also submitted every month, even if it is not paid.

How to apply for a VAT number in Estonia

A member of the management board of a company registered in Estonia must apply in person.
To do this, you need to visit the Tax and Customs Board and write an application.
By the company’s representative using a power of attorney certified by a notary.
Online on the website of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board using an e-resident card.

The term for obtaining a VAT number is from 2 to 5 working days.

Our company offers its services for individual counselling of the client within the framework of the scheme of work of his Estonian company and providing information on the necessity and possibility of obtaining a VAT number in Estonia.

The cost of the service is

50 EUR (+ 22% VAT) when applying using an e-resident card.

200 EUR (+ 22% VAT) when submitting an application accompanied by an escort or with a notarised power of attorney.

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