Share transfer via notary

Transfer company shares in Estonia via remote e-notary — with full legal support from our team.

500One-time fee

Description

This service allows shareholders with an e-Residency card or Estonian ID to complete a share transfer through the secure remote e-notary platform (or via an in-person notary meeting in Estonia). We manage the entire process — from planning and booking a notary appointment to document preparation and registry updates — ensuring everything is compliant with Estonian law.

 

Best suited for:

  • e-Residents and Estonian ID holders
  • Founders or investors physically visiting Estonia
  • Standard company ownership changes requiring notarial form
  • Clients preferring full legal record and certified signing

What’s Included:

  • Arranging a deal for one Seller natural person (including spouse power of attorney)  and one Buyer natural person. Extra cost for each additional participant natural person (buyer or seller and spouse power of attorney) = +€200
  • Legal consultation and review of transaction structure
  • Coordination and booking of a notary appointment
  • Preparation of shareholder list and transfer details
  • Coordination of the notary’s draft share purchase agreement
  • Support during the notarization process (in-person or online)
  • Submission of changes (Shareholders and UBO) to the Business Register by the notary
  • Payment of notary fees on your behalf (deal value up to 10 000 EUR)

🔖 Certified translation costs (if required) are not included.

Timing

  • Notary booking: within 1–2 business days after receiving full details
  • Signing process: typically completed within 1–2 weeks
  • Registry update: usually within 5 business days of the notarial submission
  • A valid Estonian ID or e-Residency card with working PINs and ID software (for remote signing)
  • OR willingness to visit a notary in Tallinn for in-person signing
  • Full deal details: parties (including spouses if applicable), ownership %, sale terms, and other conditions.

This is the most formal and widely accepted method of share transfer in Estonia. It ensures legal certainty, full traceability, and a strong record for corporate compliance. Perfect for standard M&A activity, founder exits, or onboarding of investors.

Questions?