Form an EU Company Online — No Flights Required

Estonia OÜ, French SAS, or German GmbH — choose the right jurisdiction for your AI startup. Fully digital formation from anywhere in the world.

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Recommended for AI Startups

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Timeline1–5 business days

Capital€0.01 (no minimum)

Corp Tax0% on retained earnings

e-Residency

Best for: Digital nomads, AI startups, remote-first teams

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Timeline5–10 business days

Capital€1 minimum

Corp Tax25% standard rate

e-Residency

Best for: EU customer-facing startups, R&D tax credits

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Timeline2–4 weeks

Capital€25,000 (€12,500 at formation)

Corp Tax~30% (incl. trade tax)

e-Residency

Best for: Enterprise credibility, DACH market access

Estonia's e-Residency programme lets you start and run an EU company entirely online.

Online application, €120 government fee, 4–8 weeks processing

Wise Business or LHV Bank account — fully remote

1–5 business days, €265 state fee, fully digital

Company code issued, you're officially EU-incorporated

e-Residency gives you physical residency in Estonia

e-Residency is a digital identity for business. It does NOT provide physical residency, citizenship, or the right to travel to the EU.

You need to visit Estonia to form a company

The entire formation process is digital. Your e-Residency card can be picked up at any Estonian embassy worldwide.

You must pay Estonian taxes on global income

Estonia OÜ has 0% corporate tax on retained earnings. Tax is only due when profits are distributed as dividends (20%).