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ANTTI PERLI: Startup Estonia model documents 2026: What changed

Startup Estonia has published the 2026 edition of its model legal documents, marking its fourth revision since the initial release in 2017. The updated templates, used widely in the Estonian tech ecosystem, encompass 30 distinct documents covering a company's lifecycle.

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Startup Estonia has released the latest 2026 version of its free model legal documents, serving as a framework for startups throughout their development. This update is the fourth revision of these templates, originally introduced in 2017, and incorporates practical insights gathered over three years of usage.

The revised pack now contains a robust collection of 30 templates designed to assist startups from incorporation through to their early funding stages. The updates include significant changes to the options agreement, allowing for greater flexibility and better alignment with contemporary practices. As these templates are utilized by diverse companies within the Estonian startup ecosystem, the ongoing enhancements foster a supportive environment for new ventures striving for growth.

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ANTTI PERLI: Startup Estonia model documents 2026: What changed

Startup Estonia has published the 2026 edition of its free model legal documents, the fourth revision of a template pack first released in 2017 and updated every three years since. Let's take a look at the latest updates... The pack now runs to 30 templates…

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