- Language: Estonian
Use case: If the recipient party is okay receiving documents in Estonian
Legal Validity: ✓: But it’s in Estonian language ONLY
Filetype: paper (hard copy) and scanned copy versions available
- Language: Different languages; scroll to see all available language
Use case: Accepted in: Most EU countries and others that do not require apostille legalization
Legal Validity: ✓: All available languages. Mostly recognized in the EEA
Filetype: paper (hard copy) and scanned copy versions available
- Language: Estonian & Different languages; scroll to see all available language
Use case: Accepted anywhere in the world, in all cases.
Legal Validity: ✓: Recognized worldwide. Available in all languages
Filetype: paper (hard copy) and scanned copy versions available
Which document do I need
| Purpose | Recommended Option | Languages | How to Obtain | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use in EU | Sworn Translation | Target Language | Order Now | Paper / Scan |
| Worldwide use | Apostille + Translation | Target Languge | Order Now | Paper / Scan |
| Estonia-only use | Original digital file | Estonian | Learn how to obtain it for free | Digital Only |
List of Available Estonian Company Documents for Legalization
The main documents we can retrieve and legalize from the Estonian registry include:
| Certificate Name | Certificate Description |
|---|---|
| Articles of Association | Defines the company’s operational rules, rights, and responsibilities of stakeholders. |
| Registry Card | Confirms company details such as name, address, capital, and management. |
| Registry Card with Full History | Includes historical changes to the company’s information. |
| Certificate of Residence and Tax Liability | Confirms an entity’s tax residency status. |
| Certificate on Absence of Tax Arrears | Verifies no outstanding tax debts. |
| Last Submitted Annual Report | The latest financial report submitted to Estonian authorities. |
| Certificate of Registration as a VAT Payer | Confirms VAT registration with tax authorities. |
| Resolution of Appointment of a Director | Certifies the appointment of a company director. |
| Ultimate Beneficiary Owners List | Lists the company’s Ultimate Beneficiary Owners (UBOs). |
| Ultimate Beneficiary Owners List with History | Lists UBOs with historical changes. |
| Certificate of Arrears | Confirms any tax arrears or outstanding payments. |
| Balance Statement | Confirms liabilities and prepayment balances with the Estonian Tax Board. |
| Certificate of Average Earned Income | Certifies the average wage earned over a specific period. |
| Certificate of Tax Behavior | Provides details on the company’s tax compliance and history. |
| Taxation Data Certificate | Includes workforce, VAT returns, and intra-community turnover data. |
Available Languages for Certified Sworn Translations in Estonia
The Estonian Ministry of Justice has appointed sworn translators for the following languages:
| Arabic | Greek | Portuguese |
| Bulgarian | Icelandic | Romanian |
| Chinese | Italian | Russian |
| Czech | Japanese | Slovak |
| Danish | Korean | Slovenian |
| English | Latvian | Spanish |
| Finnish | Lithuanian | Swedish |
| French | Norwegian | Turkish |
| German | Polish |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
It’s an official company document issued by Estonia’s e-Business Register, often used for international verification.
Banks, governments, or partners often require physical/legalized proof of company details, tax compliance, etc., despite Estonia’s digital efficiency.
Through our services: We retrieve from the registry, legalize (apostille/translation), and deliver the scan copy and hardcopy (optional).
Apostille: Estonian-only, high validity.
Sworn Translation: Multi-language, medium validity.
Apostille + Sworn Translation: Highest validity, worldwide recognition.
The documents that can be legalized are:
– Articles of Association
– Registry Card
– Registry Card with Full History
– Certificate of Residence and Tax Liability
– Certificate on Absence of Tax Arrears
– Last Submitted Annual Report
– Certificate of Registration as a VAT Payer
– Resolution of Appointment of a Director
– Ultimate Beneficiary Owners List
– Ultimate Beneficiary Owners List with History
– Certificate of Arrears
– Balance Statement
– Certificate of Average Earned Income
– Certificate of Tax Behavior
– Taxation Data Certificate.
Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish.
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