Estonia

The ISO code of Estonia is EE according to the ISO 3166 standard. The local name of the country is Eesti Vabariik. Estonia capital city is Tallinn. People in Estonia speak the Estonian language. In the year 1917, Estonia emerged as a sovereign political entity. The largest city in Estonia is Tallinn.

Estonia is located in the UTC +02:00 time zone, which is also called Eastern European Time or EET. The internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Estonia is .ee. Other domains assigned to Estonia are .eu. The domain name .eu is available for use by organizations in and residents of European Union member-states. The International dialing code for Estonia is 372. People in Estonia drive on the right side of the road. Total land area of Estonia is 45,228 km² (approx. 17,463 mi²). Estonia is not a landlocked country. It means that is is bordered by at least one major body of water.

Estonia is located in Europe. Estonia is considered to be a developed nation. The developmental stage of a nation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, economic prosperity, life expectancy, income equality, and quality of life.

Currently Estonia faces various issues, including air polluted with sulfur dioxide from oil-shale burning power plants in northeast, however, the amount of pollutants emitted to the air have fallen steadily, the emissions of 2000 were 80% less than in 1980, the amount of unpurified wastewater discharged to water bodies in 2000 was one-20th the level of 1980, in connection with the start-up of new water purification plants, the pollution load of wastewater decreased, Estonia has more than 1,400 natural and manmade lakes, the smaller of which in agricultural areas need to be monitored, coastal seawater is polluted in certain locations.

Doing business in Estonia

We offer various corporate services in Estonia jurisdiction. These services can serve both, people coming from Estonia and foreigners. If you plan on doing business in Estonia you might be interested in contacting us.

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Demographics of Estonia

The total population of Estonia is 1,306,788 people. In Estonia, the population density is 29 people per square kilometer (75 per square mile). Because of this statistic, this country is considered to be sparsely populated. The ethnic diversity is rather diverse according to a fractionalization scale which for Estonia is 0.5062. Estonia has approximately 202348 foreign immigrants. The median age is approximately 41.2 years. In Estonia, 79 in every 100 people use internet. Estonia has a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.84.

The majority religion of Estonia is Christianity, Estonia is considered to be a developed nation. The developmental stage of a nation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, economic prosperity, life expectancy, income equality, and quality of life. Click on a link to read more on demographics of Estonia.

Culture of Estonia

People in Estonia speak the Estonian language. According to data on inbound tourists in Estonia, 2,868,000 tourists arrive in the country each year. The first McDonalds in Estonia was opened on 29 April 1995, and it was located in Tallinn. One of the most popular national dishes of Estonia is verivorst with mulgikapsad. To read more click on culture of Estonia.

Geography of Estonia

Estonia is considered to be a large nation because of its total area. Its total land area is 45,228 km² (approx. 17,463 mi²). Estonia is located in Europe. Its capital city is Tallinn. Estonia has 2 neighbouring countries. Its neighbours include Latvia, and Russia. Total length of land borders of Estonia is 657 kilometers (~254 miles).

The highest point of Estonia is Suur Munamägi, with its official height being 318 m (1,043 ft). Including land mass and EEZ, the total area of Estonia is approximately 82,220 km² (~31,745 mi²). The most notable natural resources found in Estonia are oil shale, peat, rare earth elements, phosphorite, clay, limestone, sand, dolomite, arable land, sea mud.To read more click on geography of Estonia.

Economy of Estonia

The currency of the country is euro. The symbol used for this currency is €, and it is abbreviated as EUR. 5.5% of population in the country are unemployed. The total number of unemployed people in Estonia is 71,873. Each year, Estonia exports around $15.11 billion and imports roughly $16.38 billion. The Gini Index of the country is 32.9. Estonia has a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.84.The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Estonia is 1.677. Estonia is considered to be a developed nation. The developmental stage of a nation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, economic prosperity, life expectancy, income equality, and quality of life. Major industries in the country are engineering, electronics, wood and wood products, textiles, information technology, telecommunications.

The total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) assessed as Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) in Estonia is $36,784 billion. Each year, consumers spend around $9,995 million. The ratio of consumer spending to GDP in Estonia is 0%, and the ratio of consumer spending to the world consumer market is 0.0288. The corporate tax in Estonia is set at 20%. VAT in Estonia is 20%. To read more click on economy of Estonia.

Infrastructure of Estonia

Infrastructure quality in Estonia is rated to be at 3.34. It indicates a satisfactory quality - roads, railroad, ports and other facilities are able to handle significant traffic at all times and are also suited to various types of transport vehicles and vessels.

In Estonia, 100% of the population has access to electricity. There are 865,494 internet hosts in Estonia. Estonia has 18 airports nationwide.

The logistics performance index of Estonia is 3.35. It indicates a satisfactory performance - in general, traffic is handeled well, some flaws in certain areas are possible, but overall the logistics system performs reliably and is ready to handle predictable amounts of traffic.

Tracking possibilities for shipments are rated at 3.2. It indicates a satisfactory performance - the tracking systems provide all the basic information as well as additional data about shipments; most of the times it also has a weel established cooperation with foreign and international tracking systems, as well as usually provides information in multiple languages.

The number of road motor vehicles per 1000 inhabitants in Estonia is 45. To read more click on infrastructure of Estonia.

Politics of Estonia

Estonia, is a parliamentary republic. With regard to political and civil freedoms, Estonia is 1. Citizens in Estonia experience total freedom. The majority of countries in which citizens enjoy expansive civil liberties and political freedoms are representative democracies, in which officials are directly elected by citizens to advocate for their needs and desires. Free countries are often bolstered by healthy economies and high-functioning governments. The head of the government is Kersti Kaljulaid.

According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Estonia is 1.05. This indicates that the government of Estonia is effective. Citizens enjoy well-organized public and civil services, and government efficiency is high. While some services may be lacking in certain areas, the overall environment fostered by government legislation is favorable.In Estonia, the legislative power is vested in a Riigikogu. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Estonia is 1.677. The strength of legal rights index for Estonia is 7. Overall, it is considered to be rather adequate - bankruptcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders at least decently; credit information is msotly sufficient and generally available. Estonia is a member of the United Nations (UN). On 17 September 1991, it joined the UN as a full member state. Estonia is a member of the European Union (EU). On 17 September 1991, it joined the EU as a full member state. Estonia is a member of the World Bank. To read more click on politics of Estonia.

Environment of Estonia

Estonia emits 14 metric tons per capita of CO₂. 23066 km² of Estonia's territory is covered in forests. and forest land comprises 51% of all the land in the country. The number of road motor vehicles per 1000 inhabitants in Estonia is 45. To read more click on environment of Estonia.

Company formation in Estonia

The development of telecommunications and economic globalization has made it possible for interested investors to form companies around the world. With proper research, financial investments, and legal backing, business ventures can safely be established in Estonia.

When establishing a company in Estonia, an interested investor must do due diligence with regard to legal processes, international regulations, and sufficient investment for success. It is critical to understand cultural, social, and political factors of Estonia that will affect the establishment and growth of one's business. Contact us or click on company formation in Estonia to read additional information when setting up a business.

Bank account opening in Estonia

With the right paperwork and initial outlay, it is possible for a foreign citizen to open a bank account in Estonia. This opportunity for international accounts and investments offers several advantages based on economic regulations and tax structures. Interest rates and fees vary depending on your interests.

When considering opening a bank account in Estonia, one must enlist the help of international experts to guide them through the process. To find out more about our banking services click on bank account in Estonia or contact us.