Estonia 
Banking Regulatory Agencies
Financial Supervisory Authority
(Finantsinspektsioon)
Address: Sakala 4,15030 Tallinn, Estonia
URL: https://www.fi.ee/en
Mission Statement: To ensure the stability, reliability and transparency of the financial sector, protect the interests of consumers and promote the sustainable development of the financial sector.
Industries Regulated: Banking, including insurance, securities, payment services, and electronic money institutions
Regulatory Authority: The Estonian Financial Supervisory Authority Act
Activities: Supervising and regulating the financial sector in Estonia; issuing licenses; conducting inspections; monitoring compliance with laws and regulations; enforcing sanctions when necessary; working to protect the interests of consumers by providing information and guidance on financial matters.
Estonian Bank
(Eesti Pank)
Address: Estonia pst 13,15095 Tallinn, Estonia
URL: https://www.eestipank.ee/en
Mission Statement: To contribute to the stability and efficiency of the Estonian economy through the implementation of monetary policy, management of the foreign reserves and the promotion of a reliable payment and settlement system.
Industries Regulated: Banking, including payment and settlement systems
Regulatory Authority: The Bank of Estonia Act
Activities: Implementing monetary policy in Estonia; managing the country's foreign reserves; promoting a reliable payment and settlement system; ensuring the stability and efficiency of the economy; setting interest rates; conducting market operations; providing liquidity to the banking sector; serving as the lender of last resort to banks in times of financial stress.
Ministry of Finance
(Rahandusministeerium)
Address: Suur-Ameerika 1,10122 Tallinn, Estonia
URL: https://www.fin.ee/en
Mission Statement: To ensure the sustainable development of the Estonian economy through the implementation of economic policies and management of public finances.
Industries Regulated: Finance
Regulatory Authority: Government
Activities: Preparing the state budget; managing government debt; developing policies in areas such as taxation, social welfare, and regional development; and representing Estonia in international financial and economic organizations.
Tax and Customs Board
(Maksu- ja Tolliamet)
Address: Lõõtsa 8a, 15176 Tallinn, Estonia
URL: https://www.emta.ee/en
Mission Statement: To ensure the collection of taxes and customs duties in Estonia in a fair and efficient manner as well as prevent tax fraud and other financial crimes.
Industries Regulated: Taxation, customs, and money laundering
Regulatory Authority: The Taxation Act and the Customs Act
Activities: Regulating compliance with taxation and customs laws, issuing tax identification numbers, conducting audits, and investigating suspected cases of tax fraud and money laundering.
National Support Services Center
(Riigi Tugiteenuste Keskus)
Address: Lõkke 4, Tallinn 10122, Estonia
URL: https://www.rtk.ee/
Mission Statement: To provide administrative and support services to public sector organizations in Estonia, including financial and accounting services.
Industries Regulated: Administrative
Regulatory Authority: Government
Activities: Managing government procurement processes; providing financial management and accounting services; and developing and implementing information technology systems to support government operations.
Ministry of Social Affairs
(Sotsiaalministeerium)
Address: Gonsiori 29,Tallinn 15027,Estonia
URL: https://www.sm.ee/en
Mission Statement: To develop and implement social policies and programs in Estonia, including those related to pensions.
Industries Regulated: Pensions
Regulatory Authority: The Pension Funds Act
Activities: Overseeing the management of pension funds and regulating compliance with the Pension Funds Act.
Ministry of Justice
(Justiitsministeerium)
Address: Suur-Ameerika 1,10122 Tallinn, Estonia
URL: https://www.just.ee/en
Mission Statement: To ensure the legal framework for the functioning of the Estonian society, including the banking and financial services industries.
Industries Regulated: Legal
Regulatory Authority: Government
Activities: Developing and implementing legislation related to financial services, such as the Payment Services Act and Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act.
Parliament of Estonia
(Riigikogu)
Address: Lossi plats 1a,Tallinn 15165,Estonia
URL: https://www.riigikogu.ee/en
Mission Statement: To represent the people of Estonia and to develop and implement legislation in all areas of government, including the banking and financial services industries.
Industries Regulated: All
Regulatory Authority: Government
Activities: Debating and voting on legislative proposals related to financial services, such as the Credit Institutions Act and Investment Funds Act.
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