Estimate the total cost of forming and running a business in your target country. Registration fees, capital requirements, office costs, and first-year operating expenses -- all in one place.
Select a country and configure your setup to see a detailed cost breakdown.
Our estimates are based on official government fee schedules, industry-standard professional service rates, and current market data for office space and insurance. They represent realistic mid-range figures. Actual costs can be 15-30% higher or lower depending on your specific circumstances, the service providers you choose, and any regulatory changes since our last data update.
This estimator covers the main formation and operating costs but does not include industry-specific licenses or permits, product certifications, employee salaries and benefits beyond social security contributions, marketing expenses, inventory or equipment, travel costs, or ongoing legal fees beyond initial setup. Tax obligations (corporate tax, VAT) are also excluded as they depend on your revenue.
In some countries, yes. For example, Germany allows a "mini-GmbH" (UG) with as little as 1 EUR in capital. Portugal's Unipessoal Lda requires only 1 EUR. In Estonia, you can defer the 2,500 EUR capital contribution. The UK has no minimum capital requirement at all. Our estimator uses the standard LLC/Ltd formation figures, but cheaper alternatives may exist. Check our country guides for details on reduced-capital options.
