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Payroll 2026-07-06

Vacation Pay in Estonia: Employer Payroll Checklist

For Estonian payroll, vacation pay should be controlled before the employee leaves: confirm the holiday schedule, unused days, payment timing, and the average-pay basis. Annual leave is normally at least 28 calendar...

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Payroll 2026-07-01

Sick Leave Payroll Estonia: Employer Month-End Checklist

Paper-cut payroll calendar and social tax documents for Estonia in 2026

Payroll 2026-06-30

Minimum Social Tax Estonia 2026: Employer Checklist

In 2026 the monthly social tax obligation is calculated from a EUR 886 base, so the minimum monthly social tax is EUR 292.38. The practical risk is not the formula...

Payroll 2026-05-20

First Employee Payroll Setup in Estonia: Owner Checklist

The first employee creates a new monthly cycle: employment data, tax settings, salary calculation, payment approval, TSD reporting, and archive discipline.

Minimum wage and payroll calculation update in Estonia for April 2026

Payroll 2026-03-09

Estonia Minimum Wage 2026 from 1 April: Net Pay and Employer Cost

As of 9 March 2026, the legally valid minimum wage in Riigi Teataja is still EUR 886 per month and EUR 5.31 per hour. The social partners have agreed a rise to EUR...

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Payroll 2026-01-11

Payroll Calculator Estonia 2026: Net and Gross Explained

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