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One year free everyday banking services

Free consultations for entrepreneurs

The only bank that offers business consultations

  • We will assess your business plan and find opportunities for growth
  • We will help mitigate risks and make firm decisions
  • We will review the cash flow to ensure sustainable growth for your business
  • We will find financing solutions that support growth
  • We will provide strategic financial advice in order to take your company to the next level.


If you are already an SEB client, book an appointment by selecting “Business Consultation”.
If you are not yet an SEB client, you need to open an account first, and then you can book an appointment.

Dreaming of a bigger income?

Starting a business does not necessarily mean that you have to give up your day job and venture into the unknown. It often makes great sense to start a side project, allowing you to test your idea and gather experience without risking too much. This means you can retain your stable income, learn the nuances of enterprise step by step, and discover whether your idea could expand into a full-scale business.

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Öun Drinks

Juhan developed a strong desire to start making cider from apples while he was doing his internship. Jumping headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship seemed overwhelming, so he started his business alongside his regular job. Today, he is celebrating 10 years in business, and Juhan enjoys the opportunities and freedom that come with entrepreneurship.

Magrada

Life itself led Kaire to start her business – a personal need for allergy-free skincare products grew into a natural cosmetics brand. This spring, she is celebrating 10 years on the Estonian market, and the brand is gradually making its way into markets beyond national borders.
 

Special offers for SEB business customers only

Services to help make your company grow

Open an account to access these offers

If you are already a business client of SEB, please ask our consultants about the available offers.

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Veebikool

A free online course on building your own website

As a business customer of SEB, you can take part in a free video-based WordPress course offered by Veebikool to help you create your own website or online store. In addition, Veebimajutus is offering an all-in-one solution: a company web address for one year for just €1 and, as part of the Plus package, free website hosting for three months.

This offer is valid until 31 December 2025.

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SimplBooks

Accounting software free for six months

As a business customer of SEB, your first six months of using the software are free of charge. SimplBooks is ideal for small-company accounting and invoicing.

This offer is valid until 31 December 2025.

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Smaily

Free e-mail marketing software for up to 2000 contacts

As an SEB business customer, you can use Smaily’s e-mail marketing services free of charge. This offer includes one hour’s free consultation to get you started with e-mail marketing, the creation of a branded e-mail (template), up to 2000 contacts without charge and three months’ free trial.

This offer is valid until 31 December 2025.

Documents and requirements for opening an account

The most important prerequisites for opening a bank account are the company’s connection to Estonia, a transparent ownership structure, and a transparent business model.

The connection to Estonia can be one of the following:

  • business operations that are strongly linked to Estonia (manufacturing, head office or acting office, warehouse, real estate with cash flow);
  • main long-term business partners, suppliers, and/or clients are located in Estonia;
  • goods are physically moved through Estonia, e.g. using local logistics companies or local warehouses.


In accordance with local and international laws and regulations and the Know Your Customer principle, we may ask for supplementary documents, information, or clarifications prior to forming or continuing a business relationship (e.g. bank statements, documents showing the source of capital, information on the structure of the group, list of beneficiaries, etc.).

If the ultimate beneficial owner is a Russian or Belarusian citizen, you will be asked to present a document proving their right to permanently reside in the European Economic Area or Switzerland.

If you are required to open a bank account prior to the registration of a company,  please visit the start-up account page.

The bank may take up to 10 working days to make the decision regarding the initiation of a customer relationship and we may ask the client for supplementary documents which accordance with the Know Your Customer principle. This might include a bank statement from another existing bank.

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