Find the right people in Estonia — fast.
Sourcing, screening and shortlisting for tech, engineering, finance and operations roles. Average time‑to‑shortlist: 10 business days.
→Hire in Estonia.
Without the paperwork.
We help international companies recruit, employ and relocate talent in Estonia — from the first interview to the first payslip. One partner, one invoice, full compliance.
Services
Employ in Estonia without opening an entity.
We become the legal employer on your behalf: compliant contracts, payroll, taxes, social contributions and HR administration — you keep day‑to‑day management.
- Employment contracts
- Monthly payroll
- Tax filings
- Benefits
- Offboarding
Work permits & residence, handled.
Temporary residence permits, D‑visas, registration of residence and family support for the people you hire from abroad.
Accurate, on time, every month.
Payroll calculation, declarations to the Tax and Customs Board, and Employment Register updates.
“We hired three engineers in Tallinn in under a month without setting up a company. The whole process felt like having an in‑house HR team in Estonia.”
Everything signs, files and pays digitally.
e‑Residency
Smart‑ID
e‑Tax
Employment Register
e‑Business Register
How it works
Four steps. Usually under a month.
- 01
Brief
Tell us who you need, where they’ll work and how you want to employ them. We reply with a plan and a fixed quote within 48 hours.
- 02
Source & select
We search the Estonian market and our EU‑wide network, screen candidates and send you a shortlist with structured interview notes.
- 03
Employ
Choose EOR or your own entity. We draft compliant contracts, register the employee and set up payroll and benefits.
- 04
Relocate & support
If the hire is moving to Estonia, we handle permits, residence registration and onboarding — then stay on as your HR back office.
Why Estonia
A small country with an outsized talent pool and the most digital public sector in the EU.
English‑speaking, engineering‑heavy workforce
Estonia produces more startups per capita than any other European country, and most professionals work comfortably in English. Employment law is straightforward, and nearly every government interaction — taxes, registrations, signatures — is online.
Transparent costs
Social tax 33%, unemployment insurance 0.8% employer share. We show the full employer cost before you sign anything.
Simple pricing
No retainers, no surprises. Final quotes are confirmed in writing before any work starts.
- Role scoping & market data
- Sourcing & screening
- Shortlist in ~10 days
- 90‑day replacement guarantee
- Compliant employment contract
- Payroll, taxes & filings
- Benefits administration
- HR support & offboarding
- Residence permit / D‑visa
- Document preparation
- Registration of residence
- Arrival & family support
Questions, answered
Do I need an Estonian company to hire someone in Estonia?
No. With our Employer of Record service, Irename OÜ employs the person locally on your behalf while you direct their day‑to‑day work. If you prefer your own entity, we can help set that up too.
How long does a work permit take?
Temporary residence permits for employment are typically decided within about two months by the Police and Border Guard Board. Short‑term employment registration for up to 365 days is faster — often a few weeks.
Can you hire for remote roles across the EU?
Our focus is Estonia, but we source candidates from across the EU and can advise on cross‑border arrangements for Estonia‑based employers.
What does it cost to employ someone in Estonia?
In addition to gross salary, the employer pays 33% social tax and 0.8% unemployment insurance. We provide a full cost breakdown for every role before you commit.
How do we get started?
Send us a short brief using the form below or book a 20‑minute call. We’ll come back with a plan and fixed pricing within two business days.
Let’s hire in Estonia.
Tell us about the role or team you’re building. We reply within two business days.