OÜ Articles of Association (Põhikiri)
Free OÜ articles of association template for Estonia — PDF & Word. For e-Residents setting up an Estonian private limited company via e-Business Register.
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Articles of Association (Põhikiri) template for Estonian Private Limited Company (OÜ — Osaühing). Suitable for simple OÜ setups with 1-3 founders, standard €2,500 share capital, no special share classes or vesting. For e-Residents using the e-Business Register.
OÜ Setup Through e-Business Register
Estonian RIK (Centre of Registers and Information Systems) offers fully digital OÜ registration via e-Business Register (https://www.rik.ee/). For e-Residents: log in with digital ID, fill the form, attach articles of association (use ours OR the official template "Tüüppõhikiri"), pay state fee €145-200, OÜ registered in 1-5 business days.
Our Template vs RIK Tüüppõhikiri
RIK Tüüppõhikiri is the official standard template — fully free, no editing needed. Use it if your setup is fully standard. Our template gives you more control — you can adjust wording, add specific clauses (within legal limits), include EMTAK activity codes more precisely. Both are valid for e-registration.
When You Need a Lawyer's Articles
Multiple share classes (preference/common), vesting schedules (4-year vesting with 1-year cliff for startups), stock option plans (ESOP), reserved matters requiring supermajority, drag-along/tag-along rights, pre-emption rights, anti-dilution. For these — consult Estonian law firms (Triniti, Sorainen, COBALT) — typical cost €500-2000.
Applicable law
- AS § 137 — Minimum share capital €2,500
- AS § 139 — Mandatory content of articles
- AS § 199 — Articles amendment — 2/3 vote
FAQ — Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum share capital?
€2,500 (ÄS § 137). Must be paid at setup OR with payment schedule. As e-Resident, you typically open the OÜ bank account first, transfer €2,500, then submit registration.
Can I be sole founder?
Yes, OÜ can have 1 founder = 100% share. Use "ainuosaniku otsus" (sole shareholder decision) instead of asutamisleping (founders agreement).
What taxes apply to OÜ?
Estonian unique rule: NO corporate income tax on retained earnings. Tax applies only on distributions (dividends, salary, interest) — ~22% effective. This is why Estonia is popular with e-Residents.
🎯Who is this document for
Best suited for
- Asutajad või osanikud, kes kehtestavad OÜ põhikirja
- Ettevõtja, kes muudab või uuendab äriühingu põhikirja
Pick if this is your situation
- Kehtestan OÜ põhikirja asutamisel või muudan olemasolevat
- Vajan põhikirja äriregistrile esitamiseks
📝 Juhend
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Download the template in PDF or Word — same file as on the main page
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Fill in your data
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Print and sign
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