Investment framework and opportunities in Estonia
Procedures Relative to Foreign Investment
- Obligation to Declare
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Estonia does not apply any restrictions or limitations on foreign investment. However, certain activities (mainly those linked to medicine and safety) remain subject to an "activity license".
- Competent Organisation For the Declaration
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Estonian Investment Agency
- Requests For Specific Authorisations
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Estonia has no exchange controls or restrictions on foreign investment. The amount of foreign capital invested in Estonian business enterprise is unlimited and companies can be in full foreign ownership. Foreign companies enjoy equal rights with local ones. A license should be obtained for activities in the following areas: mining, public utilities, reconstruction of railways, airports, ports and dams, long distance telecommunications, retail sales of pharmaceuticals, production of alcohol and tobacco, gambling, banking. The basic rules for licensing are included in the Regulation of the Estonian Government from May 8, 1990 on Issuing Statutory Activity Licenses.
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