Äriregistrimaks

Äriregistrimaks, often translated as commercial register fee or business register fee, is a payment required by the Estonian Commercial Register. This fee is associated with certain actions performed within the register, such as the initial registration of a company or making amendments to its existing registration details. The purpose of the fee is to cover the administrative costs of maintaining the commercial register, which is a public database containing official information about registered businesses in Estonia.

The specific amount of the äriregistrimaks can vary depending on the type of registration or amendment being processed. For instance, registering a new private limited company (osaühing) or a public limited company (aktsiasel) typically incurs a fee. Similarly, changes to a company's articles of association, registered address, or management board members may also trigger a requirement to pay the äriregistrimaks.

Payments are usually made before or during the submission of the application for the respective registration action. Information regarding the current fee schedule and payment procedures is available through the Estonian e-Business Register portal and the relevant government agencies. The äriregistrimaks ensures the proper functioning and upkeep of a crucial governmental service that underpins business transparency and legal certainty in Estonia.