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One year free everyday banking services
- free package for a year, including free payments, debit cards and current accounts (the volume of free services depends on the chosen package)
- up to five payment terminals free for 6 months
- acceptance of payments in online store without contract fee or monthly charge
- holding of Baltic and foreign securities portfolio of up to 100,000 euros and trading in Baltic securities free of charge
- e-invoice portal for submitting and receiving electronic invoices
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.
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.
Exclusive offers to fuel your company’s growth
Free online course: ‘Make your own website’
Veebikool is offering a free video-based WordPress course 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.
Register for the online course
Accounting software free for six months
SimplBooks is ideal for small-company accounting and invoicing. The first six months of use of the software are free of charge for SEB private clients. To obtain the discount, enter the code ‘SEB’ on the SimplBooks website.
This offer is valid until 31 December 2025.
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Email marketing software free of charge for up to 2,000 contacts
Smaily is a tool for email marketing and automation. For business customers of SEB, Smaily offers a free hour-long consultation on how to get started with email marketing, the creation of a branded newsletter base, and the use of the software free of charge for up to 2,000 contacts.
The offer is valid until 31 December 2025.
Register for a consultation
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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