

Regulator Performance Overview
175
30
19
1
2
1
Insurance coverage protecting client deposits and funds
Requirement for client funds to be held separately from company funds
Medium
Tier 3
Detailed assessment of regulatory capabilities and effectiveness
Detailed breakdown of the 6 key regulatory performance indicators
Value and prestige of licenses issued by this regulator
Effectiveness of regulatory framework and enforcement
This regulator shows below average performance with an overall score of 30.
Strongest performance in Regulatory
Transparency Level: medium
Global Tier: tier3
The MajandusTegevuse Register (MTR), also known as the Register of Economic Activities, serves as the official regulatory registry for businesses in Estonia that conduct economic activities requiring notification or licensing under a national legal framework.
The MTR was created to facilitate enforcement by authorities, ensuring transparency for operators across various industries, including financial services, cryptocurrency, gambling, and forex brokers.
The MTR is established as required by the Economic Activities Code, following the repeal of the former Register of Economic Activities Act.
The Economic Activities Code governs the process for commencing, continuing, suspending, or terminating economic activities while ensuring the accurate maintenance of the register.
The functions of the MTR consist of several distinct operational areas:
• Registration and Notification: Businesses conducting licensing or notification activity as required by the legislation must submit company details, registry numbers, and the type of economic activity.
• Public Accessibility and Transparency: The register will make it possible for members of the public, regulators, and the public to conduct due diligence as to whether an operator is registered and/or compliant regarding the permits required.
• Cooperative Relationships with Regulators: While the MTR does not act as a financial regulator, it cooperates with institutions, including the Estonian Financial Supervision Authority (EFSA) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and provides information as to whether companies are only licensed or operating under regulatory supervision.
The economic activities registered through the MTR are exercised under the oversight and monitoring of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of the Republic of Estonia.
Protection against negative account balances in trading
Access to qualified investment professionals and advisory services
Government-regulated
North Korea – UN-sanctioned countries
Institutional strength and organizational capability
Risk assessment and management protocols
Investor protection measures and safeguards
Client fund protection and insurance coverage
Bond, Securities
Brokers authorized and regulated by this authority