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

Clear contracts
Advising transactions and drafting agreements
Tax matters in order
Consultation in tax matters
Protected rights
Legal consultation, representation in court
Kristo Madrus – your reliable partner for legal consulting, tax advisory, VAT services, and accounting in Estonia. Transparent, experienced, and client-focused.