What Silva Hunt does

Silva Hunt OÜ is an Estonian privately held service provider licensed under FIU license FIU000284 by the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The company operates from Tallinn (Pärnu mnt 388b) and serves as an official e-Residency Marketplace Partner and Member. Its core business is company formation and ongoing management services for foreign entrepreneurs who use Estonia's e-Residency digital infrastructure (e-Residency platform, e-Services, digital signatures, online tax filing) to establish and operate Estonian legal entities remotely.

The product is structured around two subscription packages — LIGHT at EUR 199/month (or EUR 1,990/year) targeted at SPVs, personal holdings, investment funds, crypto holdings, and small active companies, and PRO at EUR 349/month (or EUR 3,490/year) targeted at e-commerce, Amazon FBA, licensed businesses, and digital service providers — plus bundled company incorporation (EUR 265 state fee + EUR 630 incorporation fee). The platform layer comprises an in-house invoice generation portal where clients upload invoices and accountants manage them in real-time, plus a dedicated bookkeeping software integration. Adjacent professional services include international tax consultation (from EUR 250/h), legal consultation (from EUR 150/h), accounting consultation (EUR 70/h), SPV structure setup, investment fund documentation, holding setup, HR services, residence permits, company liquidation (from EUR 1,350), and audit support (EUR 1,500 review / EUR 3,000 full). Customer segments span e-commerce sellers, investment holdings, international HQs, digital nomads, SPV investors, crypto investors, licensed businesses, and digital service providers.

The go-to-market is sales-led (free Pipedrive-scheduled consultations) combined with community-led growth (bi-annual Mastermind retreats in Estonia and a Slack community), channel partners (60-day cookie affiliate program with fixed EUR bonuses), and event-driven demand. Distribution is augmented by an ecosystem of strategic partners including KPMG (corporate legal), Avalara (multi-country VAT automation), LHV Bank, Wise, Payoneer (banking), Deel (HR/payroll), and several financial/investor networks (Avaron, Systrade, Gateway Ventures, EstBan). The website is available in English, German, Italian, and Ukrainian, with a dedicated Country Manager for Italy. The firm is founder-led by Co-founder & CEO Kaspar Karik with a small team of approximately 11 professionals across legal, accounting, sales, customer service, and marketing.

Name

Silva Hunt

Legal name

Silva Hunt OÜ

Website

https://silvahunt.ee

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Silva Hunt OÜ is a privately held Estonian FIU-licensed service provider offering subscription-based company formation, accounting, tax, legal, and ongoing management services to international e-Residents and entrepreneurs operating through Estonia's digital government infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Monthly Subscription Packages: Recurring monthly or annual subscription revenue from LIGHT (199 EUR/month or 1990 EUR/year) and PRO (349 EUR/month or 3490 EUR/year) management packages. Includes legal address, contact person, accounting, VAT reporting, salary calculations, annual statements, personal account manager, and community access.
2. Company Incorporation Services: One-time fees for company setup including 265 EUR state fee for commercial register, plus 630 EUR one-time incorporation fee for LIGHT package. Not sold separately - bundled with subscription packages.
3. Professional Services: Hourly consulting services: International Tax Consultation from 250 EUR/h, Legal Consultation from 150 EUR/h, Accounting Consultation 70 EUR/h, General Business Consultation. Additional services include Power of Attorney (275 EUR/case), Business License applications, Statistics Reporting (from 40 EUR/report), Office Rental (from 250 EUR/month), Additional Transactions (3 EUR/transaction), Company Liquidation (from 1350 EUR).
4. Specialized Setup Services: Custom quotes for SPV Structure Setup and Document Preparation, Investment Fund Documentation Preparation. Auditor Review Support (1500 EUR) and full Audit Support (3000 EUR).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Silva Hunt is a premium Estonian e-Residency service provider that handles company incorporation, ongoing accounting, VAT reporting, salary calculations, and annual statements for foreign entrepreneurs running Estonian companies. Its core revenue comes from two monthly subscription packages (LIGHT and PRO) that bundle legal address, contact person, accounting, VAT/tax consultation, and personal account management, supplemented by hourly tax and legal consultation and specialized setup services for SPVs, investment funds, and holding structures.

Product overview

Silva Hunt is a premium e-Residency service provider offering a comprehensive suite of services for establishing and managing Estonian companies. The core offering consists of two subscription packages: LIGHT (199 EUR/month or 1990 EUR/year) for SPVs, personal holdings, and small companies; and PRO (349 EUR/month or 3490 EUR/year) for e-commerce, Amazon FBA, and licensed businesses. These packages include company incorporation support, full-cycle accounting, VAT reporting, salary calculations, and personal account management. Additional services encompass tax and legal consultation, SPV structure setup, investment fund documentation, holding company establishment, HR services, residence permits, and company liquidation. The company also provides a Mastermind community with bi-annual retreats for networking and peer learning. Silva Hunt positions itself as a full-service partner combining accounting, legal, tax advisory, and community services for borderless-minded entrepreneurs and investors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LIGHT Package Recurring monthly or annual subscription (199 EUR/month or 1990 EUR/year, plus 630 EUR one-time incorporation fee) for SPV, personal holding, investment fund, crypto holding, and small active Estonian companies. Includes legal address and contact person, accounting for 25 transactions/month, VAT consultation and monthly VAT calculations, salary calculations for 1 employee, annual statements, unlimited invoice generation through a dedicated bookkeeping program, personal corporate accountant and personal account manager, assistance finding business contacts, Community Events and Mastermind access, and 2 hours/month general business consultation. Extra transactions billed at 3 EUR/transaction.
• PRO Package Recurring monthly or annual subscription (349 EUR/month or 3490 EUR/year) for e-commerce, Amazon FBA, licensed businesses, and digital service providers. Includes legal address and contact person, accounting for 50 transactions/month, VAT consultation and monthly VAT calculations, salary calculations for up to 5 employees, annual statements, unlimited invoice generation, personal corporate accountant and personal account manager, assistance finding business contacts, Community Events and Mastermind access, and 2 hours/month each of general business and tax/legal consultation. Includes consolidated sales transaction optimization for e-commerce.
• Company Incorporation One-time Estonian company establishment service bundled into LIGHT and PRO subscriptions (630 EUR incorporation fee plus 265 EUR state fee for commercial register). Includes VAT registration, tax and legal consultation, shareholder structure setup, banking account opening assistance, and training on Estonian e-Services and accounting software.
• Tax & Legal Consultation Hourly professional consulting covering international tax (including VAT) and legal advice, helping clients determine the most suitable business structure, VAT registration requirements, shareholder structure, and salary payment methods. International tax consultation from 250 EUR/hour and legal consultation from 150 EUR/hour, both plus VAT.
• SPV Structure Setup Custom-quoted service for preparing all requisite legal and operational documents for a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for specific financial transactions, ensuring compliance and risk isolation. Delivered as a multi-year contract.
• Investment Fund Documentation Preparation Custom-quoted service for drafting and organizing key documents needed to set up and manage investment funds, ensuring regulatory compliance and clarity for investors. Delivered as a multi-year contract.
• Holding Setup Service for establishing and maintaining personal holding companies in Estonia, including SPV structures, crypto investment holdings, and investment holdings with multiple shareholders, supporting profit protection and tax-efficient reinvestment.
• HR Services Human resources services for Estonian companies, including employee management and compliance support, complementing the salary calculations included in the LIGHT and PRO subscription packages.
• Residence Permits Advisory and processing assistance for entrepreneurs and their families seeking Estonian residence permits.
• Mastermind Community Ongoing community offering bundled with LIGHT and PRO subscriptions, including access to a Slack-based mastermind community and bi-annual in-person retreats in Estonia featuring mastermind sessions, expert speakers, workshops, and networking.
• Company Liquidation End-to-end Estonian company liquidation service priced from 1350 EUR plus VAT, with an approximately 8-month process from filing through deregistration.
• Auditor Review Support Fixed-fee support service priced at 1500 EUR plus VAT covering preparation of requested documents, explanations, and coordination with the auditor during an auditor review.
• Audit Support Fixed-fee service priced at 3000 EUR plus VAT covering the full audit process, including preparation, document handling, and ongoing communication with the auditor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Register an EU company within minutes using Estonia's digital solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership providing legal expertise superior to local specialists. KPMG offers support in corporate law, M&A, financial law, ESG, conflict resolution, and contract negotiation. For German-background e-Residents, KPMG offers dual advisory combining Estonian and German tax perspectives.
• AvalaracoreTechnology or IntegrationTax compliance automation partnership providing VAT/GST registration and compliance services in 50+ countries including IOSS declarations, EU lists, and Intrastats. Also provides customs tariff code classification services.
• LHV BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of 3 selected e-Residency service providers. Benefits for clients include free account opening process (no fee if negative decision), faster processing due to KYC relationship, and preferential terms.
• Wise (TransferWise)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital banking partner for international money transfers. Recommended for quick company bank account registration with multi-currency account capabilities.
• PayoneerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital banking partner for international transactions. Clients using exclusive link receive reduced bank withdrawal fee (1.8%) and no loading fee for wire transfers.
• DeelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal HR and payroll platform partnership. Deel enables hiring and managing talent worldwide in 120+ countries with compliance support. Complements Silva Hunt's full-service accounting and tax advisory.
• Emerald Foundry OÜminorOthersService partner mentioned in testimonial. Federico Pirola, founder, participated in mastermind events and testimonial.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Deel: Global HR, payroll, and contractor compliance platform — Silva Hunt partner but also adjacent ecosystem player serving the same international entrepreneur and SMB customer base with complementary services.
• Avalara: Global tax compliance automation provider and Silva Hunt technology partner — adjacent rather than competitive, but serves overlapping customers needing VAT/GST compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Direct peers

• Xolo (formerly e-Residency Hub): Estonian-based e-Residency service provider offering company formation, accounting, and tax services with a tech-forward platform — directly comparable operating model and target customer base to Silva Hunt.
• 1Office: Estonian e-Residency and company management service provider offering company formation, accounting, and legal support directly competitive with Silva Hunt's subscription packages in the same Estonian market.
• Akkadian Estonia: Estonian firm providing company incorporation, accounting, and virtual office services to e-Residents, targeting the same entrepreneur and SMB segments with comparable subscription-style offerings.

Emerging players

• Doola: US-focused formation and compliance platform for non-resident founders offering LLC/C-Corp setup, EIN, accounting, and tax — similar premium cross-border founder services model to Silva Hunt but US jurisdiction.
• Pilot: US-focused bookkeeping, accounting, and tax service for startups and SMBs — comparable premium positioning on personalized financial operations support for founders and small companies.
• Firstbase: US company incorporation and ongoing compliance platform for international founders, with similar subscription-based remote company management offering targeting entrepreneurs outside the home jurisdiction.

Broad incumbents

• LegalZoom: Large incumbent legal services and incorporation platform — broader portfolio but overlapping on company formation, registered agent, and ongoing compliance services for SMB and entrepreneur customers.
• Stripe Atlas: Incumbent global incorporation service from Stripe targeting international founders setting up US entities — overlapping value proposition of borderless company setup and ongoing banking/compliance tooling for entrepreneurs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SilvaHunt.ee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silva-hunt

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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