Estonian Company Salary vs. Dividend Calculator
Updated for 2025 Estonian tax rates. Find the most efficient way to pay yourself.
Scenario A: Pay as Dividends
Company's Perspective
Total Cost to Company1.000,00 €
Where the money goes:
↳ Paid as Corporate Tax (22%)220,00 €
↳ Paid to You (Net Dividend)780,00 €
Final Amount in Your Pocket780,00 €
Scenario B: Pay as Salary
Company's Perspective
Total Cost to Company1.338,00 €
Where the money goes:
↳ Paid to You (Gross Salary)1.000,00 €
↳ Paid as Social Tax (33%)330,00 €
↳ Paid as Unemployment Tax (0.8%)8,00 €
Your Perspective (Deductions from Gross)
Your Gross Salary1.000,00 €
↳ Income Tax Withheld (22% after tax-free income minimum 654
€)-68,20 €
↳ Unemployment Contribution (1.6%)-16,00 €
↳ Funded Pension (2%)-20,00 €
Final Net Salary in Pocket895,80 €
The Verdict
🧑💼
For You (Take-Home Pay)
The Salary option puts approximately 115,80 € more in your pocket.
🏢
For Your Company (Total Cost)
The Dividend option costs your company approximately 338,00 € less.
Disclaimer: This tool provides an illustration based on 2025
tax rates and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult a professional Estonian tax
advisor.
E-Residency Tax Questions Answered
Turn Financial Confusion into Clarity.
Managing your Estonian company is no easy task. Zenceipt provides a perfect, automated record of every business expense (receipts & invoices etc), directly from your inbox, extracts data from them, and stores them in your accounting system.
Automate Your Estonian Company Bookkeeping