| Estonia | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Entity | Osaühing (OÜ) | Private Limited Company (Ltd) |
| Corporate tax | 0% until profits distributed | 19–25% |
| Public register | Directors & shareholders public | Directors & PSCs public |
| Formation (all-in) | $1,120 | $740 |
| Formation only | $870 | $490 |
| Annual renewal | $620 | $490 |
| Timeline | 1–3 business days | 1–2 business days |
| Name endings | OÜ… | Limited, Ltd… |
Choose Estonia if…
- The digital state — form and run an OÜ entirely online via e-Residency
Choose United Kingdom if…
- Cost matters — $740 all-in against $1,120, and renewal of $490 against $620
- The world's fastest serious registry — a Companies House Ltd in a day or two
The same either way
Whichever you choose, the engagement runs identically: the fee is published before you speak to us, identity verification happens once through a secure link, formation is carried out by a provider licensed and regulated in the jurisdiction, and one dedicated agent manages everything — including next year's renewal.
Frequently asked
Which is cheaper: Estonia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom — $740 all-in with first-year registered agent and office, against $1,120 for Estonia. Renewals are $620 and $490 respectively.
Which is faster to incorporate?
Estonia, typically 1–3 business days from completed identity verification, against 1–2 business days for United Kingdom.
Can Windrose form a company in either?
Yes. Both are on our published fee schedule and follow the same process: order online, verify once, and one dedicated agent manages the engagement end to end with the licensed local provider.