Share Transfer without a notary

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

300One-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
  • 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

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.

This package includes assistance for the seller and one buyer (natural or legal person).
For each additional person with shares 25% and above:

  • each additional natural person, a €200 fee applies
  • each additional legal person, a €500 fee applies
  • In case of complex structure, a €500 fee applies (non-refundable)
    📝 Certified translation costs (if required) are not included.

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.

Questions?