Xolo Leap can assist you with registering a VAT number once your company is officially established.
It’s important to have a valid reason for VAT registration and to be able to clearly explain your planned business activities if needed. Having some ongoing operations in Estonia also helps, as it shows the registration is for legitimate purposes.
The VAT number registration is available as an add-on service for €69 + VAT, and can be ordered by logging into self-service. It can then take up to 5 business days to process your VAT application.
Once registered, your Estonian VAT number will automatically appear in VIES allowing your business partners to verify it if needed.
Important: The Estonian Tax and Customs Board may check whether you actually need an Estonian VAT number, assessing your situation based on questions such as:
- Do you have or plan to have clients in Estonia?
- Will any part of your service or product delivery take place in Estonia?
- Where is your company managed from, and where is the work carried out?
- Can you demonstrate that your activities generate taxable turnover in Estonia?
Recommendation: Only register for VAT in Estonia if your business activities justify it.