Best EU Formation Services 2026: Compared

If you're registering an Estonian OÜ or another EU company as a non-resident founder, you're almost certainly going to use a formation service. The Estonian e-Business Register accepts direct registrations, but navigating it without local knowledge, and without an Estonian address and contact person, means you'll need a provider anyway.

This comparison covers six established players in the market: Xolo, Enty, 1Office, Companio, Unicount, and Dalanta. All six can get you registered and operational. The differences are in pricing structure, ongoing service depth, jurisdiction coverage, and who each is optimised for.

A note on EU Inc: the services below currently handle Estonian OÜ formation and other national EU company forms. When EU Inc becomes available (expected 2027–2028), expect these providers to be among the first to offer it; they're already positioned for exactly this market. For now, an Estonian OÜ is the most comparable available option.

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Quick comparison

Provider	Formation	Monthly from	Accounting	Multi-country	ERK
Xolo	€295	€59	From Standard plan	Estonia	Yes
Enty	€350	€22	Higher plans	Estonia	Yes
1Office	€315	€50	€35/mo add-on	EE/SE/FI/LV/LT/UK/IE	Yes
Companio	€265	€79	Included	EE/IE/BG/ES	No
Unicount	€296	€29	Higher plans	Estonia	No
Dalanta	€265	€10	No	Estonia	No

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Xolo: the market leader

Xolo (formerly LeapIN) is the most established name in the Estonian OÜ-for-remote-founders space. Founded in 2015, they've grown alongside the e-Residency programme and now serve over 150,000 Xolopreneurs. For a first-time founder registering an Estonian company, Xolo is the low-risk choice.

Pricing

Formation: €295, which includes the €265 Estonian company registration state fee, registered address, contact person, and the setup of your company in their platform.

Monthly plans:

• Starter — €59/month: registered address, contact person, bank account opening support, basic platform access. No accounting.
• Standard — €99/month: adds basic accounting (up to 30 transactions/month), annual report preparation, VAT registration support.
• Pro — €139+VAT/month: increased transaction volume, payroll for one employee, more accounting support.
• Premium — €259/month: high-volume accounting, dedicated account manager, priority support.

The jump from Starter to Standard is where accounting comes in, and for most active businesses, you'll want at least Standard. Running a company without bookkeeping is not advisable.

What works well

Xolo's platform is polished and stable. The onboarding flow for e-Residency holders is smooth. Their documentation is thorough, and they have a large library of guides for e-residents. If you have a question about Estonian company administration, they've probably written an article about it.

Their customer support is responsive. With 150,000+ Xolopreneurs on the platform, they've seen most situations before.

The platform integrates with Estonian banking (LHV, SEB) and handles the regulatory reporting side (VAT, annual reports, e-TSD submissions) within the subscription.

Limitations

Xolo's core strength is Estonia, though they now also offer local company services in Spain and Italy — some customers run an Estonian OÜ alongside a Spanish entity, for example. If you need formation in countries beyond those three (Ireland, Bulgaria, the Netherlands), you will need a different provider.

The Starter plan at €59/month gives you the legal infrastructure but no accounting. Most founders need to move up to Standard (€99) fairly quickly, which means the real entry price for a functional setup is closer to €99/month ongoing.

Who Xolo is for

Xolo makes the most sense if you want a well-supported, market-proven service centred on Estonian OÜ management, with the option to add a Spanish or Italian entity through the same provider. It's also a strong fit if you're new to running an EU company and want a provider with extensive documentation and a large user community to learn from.

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Enty: the challenger with AI features

Enty is a newer entrant, founded in the early 2020s, positioning itself as a more modern, AI-enhanced alternative to the traditional formation service model. They focus on Estonian OÜ formation and their platform has a distinct feature: AI-powered contract management.

Pricing

Formation: €350 (€60 service fee + €290 government fee) for Estonian OÜ formation.

Monthly plans:

• Starter — €22/month (billed yearly): registered address, contact person, basic compliance tools. No accounting at this tier.
• Higher tiers include accounting, legal document support, and additional features; pricing scales with services included.

The €22 Starter plan is the cheapest entry point of any provider reviewed here, though the service scope at that level is comparable to others: legal presence, no accounting.

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What works well

AI contract management is Enty's most meaningful differentiator. The feature can review, draft, and track agreements within the platform. For founders who deal with a volume of contracts, this is genuinely useful and differentiates Enty from the more traditional formation services.

Lowest entry price. At €22/month (yearly billing), Enty's Starter plan is the cheapest ongoing cost of any provider reviewed here with a software platform, which matters for early-stage founders with tight margins.

Limitations

Enty is newer and smaller than Xolo. Trustpilot reviews are growing but the dataset is smaller, making it harder to assess consistency of service. With any newer provider, you're trading the security of a proven track record for a younger product that moves faster.

Enty focuses on Estonia only. For pure Estonian OÜ formation and management, Xolo's deeper specialisation and larger user base may mean a smoother experience. If you need multi-country coverage, look at Companio or 1Office instead.

Pricing for higher-tier plans can add up; confirm the full cost structure for your specific needs before signing up.

Who Enty is for

Enty works well for founders who want the lowest entry price with a modern platform. It's a good fit if you deal with significant contract volumes and can use the AI contract management feature, or if you're comfortable with a newer, growing platform in exchange for a lower monthly cost.

If you're specifically planning for EU Inc when it launches and want a provider already thinking about modern EU company management, Enty's direction aligns with that.

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1Office: the full-service veteran

1Office has been operating since 2010, predating the e-Residency programme itself. They're listed on the ERK (Estonian Business Register) as an authorised contact person provider and offer a broader range of business services than most providers, including accounting, legal, HR, and payroll as add-ons. They operate in seven countries — Estonia, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, the UK, and Ireland — with physical offices and local staff in several of those markets.

Pricing

Formation: €315, which includes the €265 Estonian company registration state fee plus approximately €50 for registered address and contact person services. Slightly higher than the others, but the all-in nature of what's included at the base level is worth noting.

Monthly costs:

• Maintenance: €15/month, covering the registered address and contact person. This is the minimum to keep your company compliant.
• Accounting: from €35/month, including bookkeeping, transaction processing, and VAT returns for basic volumes.
• Bundled: Most founders will pay €50/month minimum (€15 + €35) for a functional, compliant setup.

Additional services are available: payroll management, legal support, annual reports, HR services. These are priced separately rather than bundled into plan tiers.

What works well

Track record. 1Office has been doing this longer than anyone else on this list. They predate e-Residency. Their processes are well-established, their staff has seen edge cases, and their ERK recognition is solid.

Transparent modular pricing. Rather than forcing you into plan tiers, 1Office lets you add services as needed. This suits founders who want tight cost control: pay for maintenance until you need accounting, then add it. You're not paying for features you don't use.

Breadth of services. If you grow to needing payroll, legal support, or HR services, 1Office can provide those without switching providers. That continuity is valuable for companies that scale beyond the solo-founder stage.

Local Estonian expertise. Their team is based in Estonia, and their accounting professionals are qualified under Estonian standards. For complex situations (unusual business structures, larger transaction volumes, hiring local staff), that local knowledge makes a real difference.

Limitations

The platform and user interface are more traditional than Xolo or Enty. It works, but the founder experience is less polished. For founders used to modern SaaS products, the interface may feel dated.

1Office doesn't have the same volume of online community and documentation that Xolo has built. Finding answers to common questions typically means contacting their team rather than finding a guide.

The platform and UX are more traditional than newer competitors like Xolo or Enty, though the My1Office platform now includes online invoicing.

Who 1Office is for

1Office suits founders who want a known-quantity, long-established provider with multi-country reach. It's a good choice if you want modular pricing rather than plan tiers, if you anticipate needing professional accounting and legal services as you grow, or if you need formation in the Nordics, Baltics, UK, or Ireland alongside Estonia.

It's also a reasonable choice if cost control is important at the early stage. The €50/month base (maintenance + basic accounting) is competitive.

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Companio: the multi-country specialist

Companio stands out as the only provider on this list that actively supports company formation across multiple EU jurisdictions, not just Estonia. If your EU company strategy extends beyond the Estonian OÜ, Companio is worth examining carefully.

Pricing

Formation: Varies by country.

• Estonia — €265 (the Premium plan includes free formation; you pay only the state fee.)
• Ireland — €899
• Bulgaria — €1,199
• Spain — available; confirm pricing directly

Monthly: From €79/month (Pro plan), covering registered address, contact person, accounting, and platform access. Exact monthly costs depend on jurisdiction and services required.

What works well

Multi-country coverage is Companio's primary differentiator. If you want an Irish Ltd for access to Ireland's 12.5% corporate tax rate, a Bulgarian company for Eastern European operations, or a Spanish entity, Companio can handle it under one platform. No other provider on this list offers this range.

Real-time support is a notable differentiator: Companio advertises live chat with response times under one minute. For founders dealing with formation questions or administrative issues, immediate access to a human is genuinely valuable; most other providers work on email or ticket timelines.

The platform serves founders who have already decided their EU company strategy extends beyond Estonia, or who want flexibility to register in the jurisdiction that best fits their tax and operational needs.

Limitations

Monthly pricing starting at €79 puts Companio at a higher entry cost than Unicount for pure Estonian formation. The added cost reflects multi-country capability, which you may not need.

ERK recognition status is not prominently stated. For founders specifically requiring an ERK-recognised contact person, confirm this directly with Companio before proceeding.

Formation costs in Ireland (€899) and Bulgaria (€1,199) are substantially higher than Estonian OÜ formation, reflecting the actual complexity and state fees of those jurisdictions rather than arbitrary markup. Budget accordingly.

Who Companio is for

Companio fits founders who want options beyond Estonia: Ireland's tax environment, Bulgaria's lower corporate rate, or Spanish market access. It also suits founders who value immediate human support and are willing to pay a modest premium for it.

If your EU company plans are Estonia-only, the multi-country capability doesn't add value and the pricing may not justify itself. But if you're weighing jurisdictions or planning eventual expansion, Companio's coverage is unique in this market.

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Unicount: the cost-conscious option

Unicount takes a different approach: strip the service down to its essentials, price it transparently, and serve founders who need a legitimate Estonian OÜ without the overhead of a full-service platform. The result is the lowest total formation cost of any provider reviewed here.

Pricing

Formation: €296 total (€265 Estonian state fee plus a €31 service fee). EU Inc Guide readers get a 10% discount on Unicount's services.

Monthly plans:

• Basic — €29/month: registered address, contact person, minimal compliance. For founders who handle their own accounting or use a separate accountant.
• Full accounting — €99+VAT/month: bookkeeping, VAT returns, annual report support, full compliance.

The gap between the basic and full-accounting tiers is intentional: Unicount serves two distinct audiences, founders who need legal presence only, and founders who want full-service management at a straightforward price.

What works well

Price. The €296 formation cost and €29/month basic plan are among the lowest of any provider on this list. For cost-conscious founders (solo freelancers, early-stage projects, founders testing a business model), the savings are meaningful.

Transparency. Unicount publishes its pricing clearly, including the breakdown of state fee versus service fee. The platform includes detailed guides that explain what you're getting and how the process works. There are no hidden tiers or upgrade pressure.

Clean modern platform. The interface is straightforward and up to date, which matters for founders who will be using it regularly for invoicing and compliance tasks.

Limitations

ERK recognition is not mentioned in Unicount's public materials. For founders who specifically require an ERK-recognised contact person, confirm this directly before proceeding.

The basic plan at €29/month provides legal presence but no accounting. Founders on this plan are responsible for their own bookkeeping, which requires either accounting knowledge or a separate accountant relationship.

Unicount is Estonia-focused. No multi-jurisdiction formation support.

The platform and community are smaller than Xolo's. Documentation and peer resources are thinner. The detailed guides help, but the volume of community knowledge that exists around Xolo doesn't yet exist around Unicount.

Who Unicount is for

Unicount is built for cost-conscious founders who want a legitimate Estonian OÜ at the lowest possible setup and maintenance cost. Solo freelancers, consultants testing a structure, and founders who already have accounting handled will find it covers exactly what they need.

If minimizing monthly overhead is the priority and you don't need multi-jurisdiction support or a full-service platform, Unicount delivers exactly what it promises at a price no other provider matches.

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Dalanta: the bare-minimum option

Dalanta is a small Tallinn-based compliance firm, run by CEO Rainer Ilves from Pärnu mnt. 10, that strips the service down to its legal essentials. Registered address plus authorised contact person, €124 per year. That is approximately €10 per month, the lowest ongoing compliance cost in this market by a significant margin.

Pricing

Formation: €265, the Estonian state fee only. Dalanta adds no service markup on top.

Annual compliance: €124/year, covering the registered address and authorised contact person service. No monthly plan, no tiers, no add-ons. That is the entire price of keeping your company in legal good standing.

For comparison: Unicount's basic plan, the next cheapest option here, runs €348/year. Dalanta costs about one-third as much for the equivalent legal presence service.

What it includes and what it does not

Dalanta handles the mandatory legal infrastructure only: the address your company must have and the contact person your company must designate. One notable extra: every new client gets a free 30-minute strategic consultation, something no other provider on this list offers as standard.

What Dalanta does not provide is everything else: no accounting, no bookkeeping, no invoicing platform, no software layer. You handle your own finances, either directly or through a separate accountant. That is a real constraint, not a minor detail. For any company with active transactions, you will need to source accounting separately.

Who Dalanta is for

Dalanta serves a specific type of founder: one who has accounting already handled and simply needs the legal presence component covered at the lowest possible cost. The obvious use cases are dormant companies waiting for the right moment to trade, founders who do their own bookkeeping, and ultra-cost-conscious setups where €29/month is still more than the situation warrants.

If you need accounting, invoicing, or platform tooling, Dalanta is not a standalone solution. It is a compliance provider, not an operations platform.

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How to choose

The "best" service depends on what you're optimising for:

Choose Xolo if:

• You want the market leader with the most documentation and community support
• You're registering your first EU company and want a well-guided experience
• You're Estonia-focused and not planning multi-country operations
• You're comfortable with monthly plan pricing rather than modular add-ons

Choose Enty if:

• You deal with significant contract volume and want AI-assisted contract management
• Cost at entry level is a priority (€22/month Starter is the lowest on this list)
• You want a modern platform with a lower monthly cost than Xolo
• You want a provider already thinking about the EU Inc future

Choose 1Office if:

• You want the longest-established provider with the deepest Estonian market experience
• You prefer modular pricing where you pay only for what you use
• You need or anticipate broader services: accounting, payroll, HR, legal
• You value ERK recognition and the track record that comes with 16 years of operation

Choose Companio if:

• You want to register in Ireland, Bulgaria, or Spain rather than, or in addition to, Estonia
• You value real-time human support with immediate response times
• Your EU company strategy is multi-country from the start

Choose Unicount if:

• Minimizing formation and monthly costs is the top priority
• You're a solo freelancer or consultant who handles accounting separately
• You want a clean, transparent platform without plan-tier complexity
• You need a compliant Estonian OÜ with no unnecessary overhead

Choose Dalanta if:

• Your company is dormant or has minimal activity and you're paying for accounting you don't need
• You already handle your own bookkeeping or have a separate accountant relationship
• The absolute lowest legal compliance cost is the priority: €124/year beats every other provider on this list
• You want a direct relationship with a small professional firm rather than a SaaS platform

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What these services don't cover

A formation service is not a tax advisor, a lawyer, or a business strategist. What you get is:

• Company registration
• Registered address and contact person
• Compliance with Estonian administrative requirements
• Accounting (from certain plans/add-ons)

What you don't get, and should source separately:

• Advice on whether an Estonian OÜ is right for your tax situation
• Cross-border tax planning for your home country
• Legal advice on contracts or disputes
• Business banking (all providers help you open an account but don't provide banking themselves)

Before registering through any of these providers, have at least a basic conversation with an accountant or tax advisor familiar with your home country. Formation costs are low; unwinding a structure that doesn't fit your situation is not.

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The bottom line

All six providers on this list will get you a legitimate, operational Estonian OÜ. The real differences show up in pricing structure, service depth, and who each is built for, not in whether they actually work.

For the established choice with the most documentation and community behind it: Xolo. For the lowest monthly cost with AI contract management: Enty. For modular pricing and deep Estonian market experience: 1Office.

If you need Ireland, Bulgaria, or Spain in addition to Estonia, Companio is the only provider on this list that covers it. If your goal is the lowest possible formation and ongoing cost with a software layer included, Unicount. And if you need nothing more than a registered address and contact person, with accounting handled separately, Dalanta's €124/year is the cheapest legitimate compliance option in the market.

Before you sign up for any of them, talk to an accountant or tax advisor who understands your home country. Formation costs are low. Unwinding a structure that doesn't fit is not.

When EU Inc launches in 2027–2028, these providers, or their successors, will be the practical registration path. The infrastructure they've built for Estonian OÜ formation maps directly onto what EU Inc will require. For now, they're the available best option. Not sure whether to incorporate now or wait? See our decision framework for founders. And if you're still weighing which jurisdiction fits your business, try our country selector tool.

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Pricing figures are sourced from each provider's public materials as of March 2026. Prices and plans change; confirm current pricing directly with any provider before committing. Dalanta's annual pricing and formation fee policy are sourced from their public materials; verify current terms directly with Dalanta before proceeding. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.