Taxation of Individuals

Investor considerations:

  • A flat 21% income tax applies to taxable income derived by individuals.
  • Employers are responsible for the collection of tax on behalf of employees.
  • Estonian resident individuals are subject to taxation on their worldwide income.
  • Non-resident individuals are subject to taxation on the listed Estonian source income.
  • Social security contributions are generally paid by employers.
  • In 2009, 90,9 % of individual income tax returns were submitted via the internet.