Entries by Dariia Khimichenko

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Estonia digital nomad tax: what remote workers need to know before moving

Estonia’s Digital Nomad Visa can be an attractive option for remote workers, but the visa itself does not determine your final tax position. In practice, the key questions are where you are tax resident, how long you stay in Estonia, what type of income you receive, and whether your work creates payroll or permanent establishment issues. This is why Estonia digital nomad tax should always be reviewed as a practical cross-border tax matter, not just as a visa topic.

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Estonia Law Firms: Comparing Leading Providers and Why Service Quality Matters 

Choosing between Estonia law firms requires understanding how different providers support businesses beyond company registration. Some firms focus mainly on automated services and basic administration, while others offer deeper legal and tax advisory. The comparison above highlights the key differences between popular providers and Silva Hunt’s personalised approach.

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E-commerce Estonia: How Entrepreneurs Build Scalable Online Businesses from the EU

An Estonian OÜ can operate almost any type of online business, from global e-commerce stores and SaaS platforms to digital marketplaces and affiliate marketing models. The key factor is ensuring the activity is structured correctly from a legal, accounting, and tax perspective.

At Silva Hunt, an Estonia-based accountancy and tax advisory firm, we help entrepreneurs structure their Estonian companies according to their specific e-commerce model, ensuring compliance while supporting scalable international growth.

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Corporate income tax in Estonia: how it really works for international founders 

Corporate income tax in Estonia is not charged when profit is earned — it is charged when value leaves the company. In practice, this means your Estonian company can reinvest profits without corporate income tax until you make a distribution (such as dividends) or trigger a “deemed distribution” (for example, non-business expenses or fringe benefits). The key is documentation and correct monthly reporting: with clean bookkeeping and the right structure, Estonia’s system becomes a predictable planning tool rather than a surprise tax event.

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Estonia e-Residency for Ukrainians: why Ukrainian entrepreneurs choose Estonia to establish an EU company remotely 

Ukrainian founders increasingly look for a business setup that stays stable even when their personal location changes. Estonia e-Residency for Ukrainians is often chosen because it combines EU credibility with remote-first tools: a secure digital identity, legally valid e-signatures, and an online business environment designed to reduce administrative friction.  The momentum is clear   since the launch of the program, […]

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Crypto license in Estonia: what it is, who needs it, and how to stay compliant

“Crypto license in Estonia” used to mean one thing: an authorisation from the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under Estonia’s AML framework. Today, it’s more nuanced. Estonia has moved crypto-asset market supervision to the Estonian Financial Supervision Authority (Finantsinspektsioon) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, backed by Estonia’s Market in Crypto-Assets Act.   For founders, this shift matters because […]

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