Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Estonia
Band 2
Email address
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+372 6 400 900About
Provided by Sorainen
We have the expertise to solve our clients' high-end tax or customs issues anywhere in the world. Whether they are dealing with an aggressive interpretation by the tax authorities, a need for a complex complaint structuring, an advance pricing agreement or family estate planning, we can help them. We offer a full range of taxation due diligence and transfer pricing services in the region
Sorainen is a member of WTS Global, an independent tax network represented in over 100 countries. It is the world's largest tax network aside from the Big Four, and supports our tax team with specialised expertise in fields such as customs, TP, M&A, VAT, expatriates, private clients, etc.
We have been recognised by the International Tax Review and our international connectedness has earned us the award of Baltic States Tax Firm of The Year 2022.
Our areas of specialisation include:
- Disputes
- M&A
- Government relations
- Advice
Chambers Review
Sorainen's tax team offers tax advice on a number of issues. The practice handles transactional and VAT tax as well as representing domestic and international clients in disputes. The practice is also adept at tax advisory and tax structuring issues, as well as advising on and advocating for legislative change.
Work Highlights
- Sorainen advised the Estonian E-commerce Association on helping the Estonian government design and introduce new rules for collecting VAT from foreign e-shops.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We are confident in Sorainen's ability to handle complex tax matters on a local and regional scale. Sorainen has demonstrated the necessary experience and knowledge to arrive at the best possible solution from our business perspective."
"All our requirements were taken care of and all questions and requests dealt with in a timely manner."
"We are confident in Sorainen's ability to handle complex tax matters on a local and regional scale. Sorainen has demonstrated the necessary experience and knowledge to arrive at the best possible solution from our business perspective."
"All our requirements were taken care of and all questions and requests dealt with in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Kaido Künnapas offers a solid tax practice, especially advising on the tax aspects of capital markets issuances, as well as other transactions and advisory matters. He also represents clients before the Estonian Tax and Customs Board.
"Kaido is one of the most sympathetic and professional lawyers I have encountered. He is very focused on providing clear and on-point answers to questions, leaving all unnecessary noise aside."
"Kaido is very reliable and professional. He understands our business and always suggests different solutions, stating the pros and cons. I've had a lot of experience with other firms and it has never been at the level I've experienced with Kaido."
Kärt Anna Maire Kelder focuses on tax mandates, including advice to many multinational corporations as well as local companies. Her expertise includes VAT and employment-related tax issues.
"She is very experienced in all sorts of international tax issues. She has helped us a lot in cross-border tax work."
"She has been extremely helpful getting all our needs covered, pushing us when needed, making sure projects are followed through. She's a dream partner to work with in a law firm!"