Legal Services in Estonia

Wisor Group OÜ offers legal services to companies owned by non-residents of Estonia.

Legal support of international business is the key to the effective functioning of your company. Since corporate law may vary from country to country, the company owners need to familiarise themselves with the legislation in each particular area of business before starting their activities.

Legal advice provided by Wisor Group OÜ is subject to strict confidentiality regarding organisation, documents and information.

Legal services for Estonian companies:

from 150 EUR
from 150 EUR
from 150 EUR
from 300 EUR
from 600 EUR
on an individual basis
on an individual basis
on an individual basis
on an individual basis
on an individual basis
on an individual basis
on an individual basis
on an individual basis
on an individual basis
on an individual basis
on an individual basis
 

Legal services in Estonia

Estonia is the most favourable jurisdiction for starting a business. Considering the opportunities Estonia provides for entrepreneurs, establishing a company is fast, convenient and affordable. However, company formation is still a legal procedure and involves several legal and business aspects that follow a company establishment and further company management.

We are well aware that not every entrepreneur is willing to deal with legal aspects on his own for several reasons. First of all, time is a valuable asset nowadays, and in the case of business people, it is reasonable to share the legal responsibility with service providers and, in the meantime, focus on other matters regarding business development. Secondly, by requesting professional assistance from a trusted provider, you ensure your business with a smooth start and avoid further potential unpleasantness.

Moreover, receiving competent support for your business provides a company with legal reliability and thereby contributes to trustworthiness, which is, in fact, crucial for every beginning business. Without a doubt, it is important to take care of a company’s reputation since its very establishment; an accurate start complying with Estonian legislation improves the chances of your company for subsequent literate management of a company.

In that way, Wisor Group OÜ considers it essential to offer qualified assistance with different legal aspects — legal opinion, legal advice, document drafting, and other services that can simplify the activities of your company.

We offer legal services to companies owned by non-residents of Estonia. Legal support of international business is the key to the effective functioning of your company. Since corporate law may vary from country to country, the company owners need to familiarise themselves with the legislation in each particular business area before starting their activities. We promise to help you experience Estonian legislation most conveniently and quickly, and at the same time not losing the quality of provided information.

Professionals of Wisor Group OÜ will be glad to provide you with detailed information regarding various legal aspects current in Estonia.

Some potential topics to be discussed during the consultation:

  • Drawing up legal documents of the company
  • Advice on trade/financial licenses
  • Sale, reorganisation and winding-up of companies
  • Drawing up agreements (loan, purchase and sale, employment, rental)
  • Registration of a trademark
  • VAT and EORI numbers registration

We also note that legal advice provided by Wisor Group OÜ is subject to strict confidentiality regarding organisation, documents and information.

We can provide legal advice on:

  • Taxation
  • Corporate law
  • Company structure/establishment of holding company
  • Accounting
  • Options

Moreover, our specialists can assist your company and prepare essential documentation such as agreements and contracts. Some examples of documents we help to draft:

  • Company internal rules
  • Individual company charters
  • Proxy texts/ Power of Attorney
  • Legal opinion

Company internal rules

Proxy texts/ Power of Attorney

Individual company charters

Legal opinion

The legal opinion includes a detailed legal opinion on a particular issue or aspect of the customer’s activities. Wisor Group OÜ is happy to accompany your project in the necessary legal procedures and can help prepare a legal opinion in Estonia.

An individual approach to each client is important for us, and we take care of the needs of your business. Wisor Group OÜ provides continuous support to entrepreneurs following the latest innovations in Estonian legislation at all stages of the company’s development.

Commercial law

The lawyers of Wisor Group OÜ have many years of practical experience in the field of commercial law and help to solve problems connected with the daily business activities of the company, in addition, we advise startups and start-ups on all issues and provide assistance in entering the market. Among other things, we provide legal support in the following areas and issues:

  • advising on the most appropriate form of the company, on the establishment of the company and on all related legal acts;
  • provision of services at the address and contact person and participation services;
  • legal audit of existing documentation and preparation of various contracts and other necessary documentation, incl. agreements between shareholders and shareholders, invitations to general meeting, meeting of shareholders, meeting of board and supervisory board, minutes and decisions, Company charters;
  • we provide assistance in obtaining registrations, permits and licenses necessary for the company’s operation;
  • merger, division and transformation of companies;
  • dealing with the acquisition and disposition of shares, enterprises and assets;
  • change of the authorized capital;
  • consulting on various transactions;
  • organization of changes in the commercial register;
  • advising on issues related to the responsibility of management and drafting contracts with members of management bodies;
  • advice on labor law;
  • advice on competition law issues;
  • advice on countering the legalization of proceeds of crime and the financing of terrorism (POO/FT);
  • advice on tax law issues;
  • advice on restructuring procedures;
  • consulting and representation in liquidation procedures;
  • representation in all matters of commercial law, whether in negotiations, in communication with a public authority, in extrajudicial disputes or in judicial proceedings.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Why do I need professional legal support?
    It is necessary for the accurate operating of any company. When doing business in Estonia, an entrepreneur undertakes to comply with local legal standards. Complying with Estonian legislation in every aspect enables a company to exist legally and avoid further legal issues.
  • What services do you offer?
    We are happy to offer legal advice, legal opinion and legal audit services. Moreover, we will help you to draft any legal documents and agreements.
  • What is legal advice?
    Within this service, the professionals of our company will consult you on various legal matters. Our lawyers will be glad to familiarise you with Estonian legislation, trading licenses, registration of trademarks and more.
  • Do you provide information regarding accounting policy in Estonia?
    Yes, we do. Our accountants will be happy to consult you regarding taxation, VAT and EORI number registration and other enquiries.
  • What is legal opinion?
    Legal opinion is a written document that includes a detailed legal opinion on a particular issue or aspect of the customer’s activities. A legal opinion is drawn up solely in the interests of the customer to reduce the risk of violation of the Law during the implementation of the transaction/launch of the project and to understand the upcoming stages.
  • Do I need to order a legal opinion?
    Several cases require the preparation of a legal opinion. These can be in case of international merger/acquisition transactions or financial transactions to assess legal risks or in more cases.
  • What is an audit?
    Legal audit an independent expert assessment of the company’s activities, helping a company comply with the current Estonian legislation.
  • Why do I need to have an audit for my company?
    Having your company audited secures your business from the following problems: non-performance of duties by partners and counterparties, financial claims by employees, claims by the regulator and other oversight bodies, administrative liability of the enterprise, prosecution of company officials.
  • What documents can you help to prepare?
    In addition to the standard documents necessary for establishing a legal entity in Estonia, the lawyers of our company can prepare the contracts and agreements accompanying your company’s launch, as well as various documents that associate with your company further activity.
  • What’s the cost of corporate documents preparation?
    The cost of legal services for the development and preparation of corporate documents is estimated at 150 EUR. The exact cost of developing forms is determined by the lawyer after analysis of your request and is indicated in the commercial offer.
  • How can I order the legal services from Wisor Group OÜ?
    You can contact us by sending your email to info@estonia-company.ee, leaving your request on our website. We promise to take care of the legal needs of your company.
Merle

Merle Paju

Managing Associate

+ 372 555 90 537
contact@wisorgroup.com

Useful links

Title Description
www.riigiteataja.ee/en Estonian legislation
www.notar.ee/en Chamber of Notaries
www.viivisekalkulaator.ee/debt Penalty Interest Calculator
kpkoda.ee/en The Estonian Chamber of Bailiffs and Trustees in Bankruptcy
www.kohus.ee/en Estonian Courts
www.politsei.ee/en Estonian Police and Boarder Guard Board
www.prokuratuur.ee/en Prosecutor’s Office