News on law changes that recently took effect or take effect soon, and on new decisions of the Supreme Court (Riigikohus). Each item is based on the previous and the new wording of the provisions published in Riigi Teataja, the explanatory memorandum or the decision summary; quotes, dates and references are checked against the sources.
From 01.01.2027 the Value Added Tax Act (käibemaksuseadus, KMS) no longer has a separate intra-Community supply report: KMS § 28, which governs it…
On 01.01.2027 a package of amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure (tsiviilkohtumenetluse seadustik, TsMS) enters into force. A proprietary claim can…
From 01.01.2027 several court fees increase under the State Fees Act (riigilõivuseadus, RLS). A statement of claim for divorce or for terminating a…
From 01.01.2027 a temporary residence permit may be issued for employment in a labour-shortage sector if the employer's main area of activity entered in…
On 01.01.2027 § 56 of the Employment Contracts Act (töölepingu seadus, TLS), under which a minor employee's annual leave is 35 calendar days, ceases to…
From 01.01.2027, the Estonian Penal Code (karistusseadustik, KarS) punishes as rape „Suguühte eest inimesega tema vaba ja väljendatud nõusolekuta“…
From 01.11.2026 alcohol handled in Estonia no longer has to be entered in the state alcohol register: the requirement „olema kantud riiklikku…
From 01.10.2026 a child who has lost a parent is entitled to a monthly survivor's benefit (toitjakaotustoetus) under the Family Benefits Act…
Under the amendments to the Consumer Protection Act (tarbijakaitseseadus, TKS) in force since 27.09.2026, it is always misleading and prohibited to make…
On 25.09.2026 the Supreme Court (Riigikohus), in case 5-26-34/2, declined to hear an appeal contesting the refusal of the National Electoral Committee…