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    Estonia business registry search

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    Search Company Records in Estonia

    3 free lookups per day. No sign-up required.

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: e-Business Register (Äriregister)

    How do I search the business registry in Estonia?

    The Estonia business registry is operated by e-Business Register (Äriregister). It covers OÜ (Osaühing), AS (Aktsiaselts). Search by business name to find the registered entity behind a trading name — free, no signup.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      e-Business Register (Äriregister) records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      Estonia recognises OÜ (Osaühing), AS (Aktsiaselts). Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Estonia business registry cover?

    e-Business Register (Äriregister) records OÜ (Osaühing), AS (Aktsiaselts). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Estonia business registry by trading name?

    Yes, and that is usually the practical starting point. The registry will link the name to the registered legal entity where the two differ.

    Is a business registry search free in Estonia?

    Yes. Name search and the public entry on e-Business Register (Äriregister) are free. Only certified documents are chargeable.

    What if a Estonia business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    What is an OÜ?

    OÜ (Osaühing) is Estonia's private limited company, the most popular entity type. Minimum share capital is €2,500 (can be contributed after registration). OÜs can be formed entirely online in about 18 minutes through the e-Business Register.

    People also ask about search the business registry in Estonia

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Estonia company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the e-Business Register (Äriregister) are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Estonia business registry?

    The e-Business Register (Äriregister) is the official public register of companies incorporated in Estonia. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://ariregister.rik.ee.

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