Trusted Legal & Tax Advisor in Tallinn

With over 20 years of legal and tax advisory experience in Estonia, I’m Kristo Madrus, a lawyer and former diplomat specializing in VAT consulting, tax planning, legal drafting, and cross-border tax issues. I combine on-the-ground experience with deep insights in Estonian tax law and accounting systems.

Professional Background & Expertise

• Tax Law Expert: As a contributor to the 2011 Estonian Income Tax Act (Investment Account system), I drafted the primary legislative text and co-authored the guide “What is the investment account?” used widely by Estonian banks and investment communities.
• EU Tax Negotiator: Chaired the EU Council Working Party on Taxation in 2017 during Estonia’s EU Presidency, negotiating VAT Directive amendments for e-commerce and small consignment imports—regulations implemented on 1 July 2021
• Accounting Practitioner: Applied financial accounting expertise for multiple Estonian SMEs, supporting clients with VAT compliance, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.

Why Choose Me

• Diplomatic & Institutional Credibility: Worked at the Ministry of Finance and Estonian Tax and Customs Board; held the position of Fiscal Counsellor in Estonia’s Permanent Representation to the EU.
• Professional Credentials: Holder of a Law degree from the Tallinn Law Institute.
• Transparent & Compliant: Operate via OÜ Madrus CP, fully GDPR‑compliant, and committed to ethical service.
• Local & International Scope: Serving clients in Tallinn and across Estonia with legal counsel, tax planning, VAT assistance, and cross-border structuring.

Areas of Service

• Tax Advisory & Planning: VAT compliance, investment account structuring, corporate and individual tax strategies
• International Tax & Cross-Border: Expertise in cross border VAT, e-commerce VAT, and EU tax harmonization
• Legal Services: Contract drafting, company incorporation, shareholder agreements, and litigation support
• Accounting Services: Financial bookkeeping and advisory for micro and small enterprises