Estonian payroll services for subsidiaries and HQ teams

Compliant, accurate and on time. Fast onboarding coordinated with your HQ.

Payroll in Estonia

Estonian payroll services

Operating payroll across borders requires more than technical accuracy. In Estonia, it also means interpreting labour and tax rules correctly every month, meeting strict filing and payment deadlines, and maintaining an audit trail that stands up to group standards. HQ expects consistent data, predictable timelines and clear ownership. Your local team needs quick answers when rules change and reliable handling of onboarding, T&A, benefits, sick leave, terminations and year‑end.

BDO Estonia delivers Estonian payroll that fits the way international organisations work. You get local payroll and tax expertise, a single point of contact, standardised processes and transparent SLAs. Coordination with your HQ is built in from onboarding to monthly cycles and year‑end reporting. We currently process payroll for more than 3,500 employees and operate as part of the BDO global network, so you gain local regulatory certainty with global consistency.

 

Choose your path


International company entering or operating in Estonia

Work with a trusted local partner who understands Estonian payroll and tax rules and coordinates smoothly with your HQ.

How BDO supports you

  • Employer registration and first employee setup
  • Monthly payroll, filings and year end
  • Clear coordination with group HR, finance and payroll
  • Single local point of contact with international reporting experience

Result
Local certainty without adding complexity to your global operations.

 

Regional or global HQ managing multi country payroll

You are responsible for consistency, risk management and visibility across markets.

How BDO supports you

  • Services aligned with group standards and timelines
  • Reliable data and reporting for consolidation and audits
  • Cross border coordination through the BDO global network
  • Standardised controls and SLAs for predictability

Result
One framework. Local expertise. Predictable outcomes.

Multinational organisations scaling their workforce

As you add entities and headcount, payroll must stay compliant, scalable and predictable.

How BDO supports you

  • Scalable processes for new entities and growing headcount
  • Experience with complex, multi entity payroll environments
  • Integrations with T&A and HRIS, clear change control
  • Ongoing risk monitoring and compliance updates

Result
Payroll that supports growth, not one that slows it down.


What happens next
A short, non binding call to map your payroll setup and local requirements.

  1. You describe your current process or challenge in Estonia.
  2. We confirm scope, compliance items and timeline.
  3. You receive an onboarding outline and next steps within 1 business day.

We reply to all enquiries within 1 business day.

Not sure which path fits?

If your situation does not fit neatly into one of the paths above, we will map it with you in a short call.


Your payroll will be handled by a team that runs payroll for 3,500+ employees in Estonia

Terje Kaasik

Terje Kaasik

Partner, Head of Payroll & Reporting Services
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Ele

Ele Eding

Associated Partner, Payroll and Reporting Services Senior Manager, Deputy Director, Head of Payroll Implementations
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Jane

Jane Orul

Associated Partner, Payroll and Reporting Services Director
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Mari-Liis Urva

Mari-Liis Urva

Payroll and Reporting Services Director
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Kätlin

Kätlin Sinik

Associated Partner, Payroll and Reporting Services Senior Manager
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Taili

Taili Järva

Payroll and Reporting Services Manager
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Angela Kiho

Angela Kiho

Payroll and Reporting Services Manager
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Merilin

Merilin Lehestik

Payroll and Reporting Services Manager
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Marianne Liiv

Payroll and Reporting Services Senior Specialist
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Alice

Alice Haugas

Accounting and Reporting Services Junior Manager / Payroll and Reporting Services Senior Specialist
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Anni Raaper

Payroll and Reporting Services Specialist
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Maarika

Maarika Heinsalu

*On parental leave
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Kateriin Talvist

Kateriin Talvist

*On parental leave
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