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Share Transfer without a notary

Transfer shares in your Estonian company without visiting a notary. Ideal for startups, investor onboarding, or inter-company transactions.

300€One-time fee

Description

This service enables Estonian companies to register a change in shareholder structure without notarial involvement, provided specific legal requirements are met (see “Setup for Share Transfer Without a Notary”).  It's a fast, cost-effective, and remote-friendly solution.

Best suited for:

  • Startups onboarding new investors (e.g., vesting, seed rounds)
  • Intra-group transfers (e.g., company-to-company sales)
  • Founders or shareholders looking for simple transfer solutions with minimal overhead

What’s Included:

  • Initial consultation to confirm eligibility
  • Drafting of the share transfer agreement
  • Assistance with filing of changes (Shareholders and UBO) to the Business Register

Timing

  • Drafting of documents: within 2–3 business days after receiving all required data
  • Registry update: usually within 3–10 business days after submission

What is Required

  • Share capital must be registered as fully paid (€10,000 minimum)
  • The Articles of Association must explicitly allow share transfer in simple written form
  • Board member must have Estonian ID card or e-Residency with PIN codes and card reader

Additional information

This is the simplest and most efficient method of share transfer available in Estonia — but only for companies that meet the structural and legal requirements.

If your company doesn’t yet qualify, start with the “Setup for Share Transfer Without a Notary service” — and we’ll help you make your structure eligible.

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