Estonian Tax and Customs Board

The Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) is an institution operating under the administration of the Ministry of Finance engaged in the administration of state revenue, the implementation of state tax and customs policy and the protection of society and legal economic activities.
Statutes of the ETCB (in Estonian)

ETCB annual reviews 

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certificate

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The Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) has successfully completed certification to the international information security standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022. The certificate was issued by Bureau Veritas on 30 December 2025 and is valid until 29 December 2028.

The certificate confirms that the ETCB manages information security risks systematically and that tax and customs data are protected to an internationally recognised standard. It covers the Board’s entire operations: all processes, staff, information systems, infrastructure and facilities.

The implementation and certification of the information security management system were financed from the state budget and co-funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund.

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Strategy

Through its tax and customs policy, the state has entrusted the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) with three main tasks: collecting tax revenue, ensuring a fair economic environment, and protecting society. By carrying out these tasks, we secure the revenue needed for the provision of public services. Our activities are guided by our mission and vision, which form the basis for the ETCB’s strategic objectives.

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Structure and management

The structure of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) is divided into two main areas of activity: the area of taxes and customs, and the area of development. The areas of activity are managed by Deputy Directors General for Taxes, Customs and Development. The Investigation Department and supporting departments are directly subordinate to the Director General.

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Estonian Tax and Customs Board annual review

The annual review of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) provides an overview of the agency’s main activities and achievements during the previous year.

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Data-based reporting

Data-based reporting is one of the areas of real-time economy, which is led at the national level by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The aim of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) is to offer economic operators the opportunity to fulfil their tax and reporting obligations with as little administrative burden and contact with the ETCB as possible.

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Last updated: 12.11.2026

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