Germany → Estonia
Estonian OÜ for German founders
Skip the Gewerbeanmeldung dance. Run an EU company from Germany.
0%
Corporate tax (retained)
4–6 weeks
Setup time
€1,000
One-time cost
Yes
Fully digital
What's frustrating you right now
Gewerbeanmeldung friction
Every change in your business setup means another trip to the office and another fee.
Kleinunternehmerregelung revenue cap
Stay small or accept the full VAT machinery. There's no middle ground at home.
Slow Finanzamt filings
Tax certainty arrives months after the year ends; meanwhile you're guessing.
Why an Estonian OÜ helps
0% on retained profits
Reinvest what you earn without an immediate tax hit. Pay only when you distribute.
No German residency dependency
Your company exists in Estonia. You can keep living in Germany — or anywhere else in the EU.
EU compliance, simpler stack
One accountant, one filing rhythm, fully digital. VAT-MOSS handled inside the OÜ.
Ready to set up your Estonian OÜ from Germany?
Book a free 20-minute call. I'll tell you honestly whether Estonia makes sense for your situation, what the process looks like, and what it costs.
Check if it fits your situation