# Estonia Business Register Scraper (`parseforge/estonia-business-register-scraper`) Actor

Scrapes company records from the Estonian e-Business Register by search terms. Returns legal name, registry code, status, VAT, board members, shareholders, beneficial owners, and annual reports.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/estonia-business-register-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Developer tools, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $9.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

- **AI agents and MCP clients** — the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use).
- **Agentic workflows and local Actor development** — [Agent Skills](https://apify.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json) with the [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): `npm install -g apify-cli`, then `apify login`.
- **JavaScript/TypeScript projects** — the official [JS/TS client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): `npm install apify-client`.
- **Python projects** — the official [Python client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): `pip install apify-client`.
- **Any other language** — the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).

# README

[![ParseForge](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/main/banner.jpg)](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp)

### Estonia Business Register Scraper

**Scrape Estonian company data from the official e-Business Register by name or registry code.** Get legal name, registry code, status, VAT number, board members, shareholders, and annual reports in one flat row. No API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

The Estonian e-Business Register (Äriregister) holds the official records for every company, sole trader, and non-profit in Estonia, but its web interface is built for one lookup at a time. This Actor searches by company name or registry code and returns each match as a structured row, so you can pull hundreds of records in a single run without writing any code.

| Who uses it | What they scrape Estonia Business Register for |
|---|---|
| Due diligence analysts | Verify a company's legal status, board, and shareholders before a deal |
| Sales and marketing teams | Build a list of Estonian companies in a target sector for outreach |
| Compliance officers | Check VAT numbers and beneficial owners against sanctions lists |
| Researchers and journalists | Map corporate ownership networks across Estonian businesses |

### What it does

This Actor collects company records from the Estonian e-Business Register by search term and returns each company as one flat row with its registry data.

- 🔍 **Search by name or code:** feed one or more company names or registry codes, and the Actor returns every match.
- 📊 **Flat row output:** each company comes back as a single record with legal name, registry code, status, VAT, board, shareholders, and annual reports.
- ⚙️ **Bulk collection:** set a maximum number of companies per run, up to one million.
- 📁 **Multiple export formats:** download your dataset as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with Estonia Business Register data

**📈 Build a prospect list.**

A sales team searches for companies by industry keywords and gets a clean CSV of names, registry codes, and contact-ready data for outreach.

**🧾 Verify a supplier.**

A compliance officer enters a registry code and checks the company's VAT number, status, and board members before signing a contract.

**🔗 Map ownership.**

A researcher pulls shareholders and beneficial owners for multiple companies to trace corporate control across Estonia.

**📊 Monitor filings.**

An analyst runs the Actor weekly to see which companies have filed annual reports or changed their board.

### Why choose this scraper

| | What you get |
|---|---|
| **Official source** | Data comes directly from the Estonian e-Business Register, the authoritative registry. |
| **No API key** | No registration or OAuth, run the Actor with your search terms. |
| **Structured output** | Every company is a flat row, ready for spreadsheets or databases. |
| **Bulk friendly** | Collect up to a million companies in one run. |

### How it compares

This Actor focuses on search-driven collection from the Estonian e-Business Register, while the competitors below offer similar registry data with different input methods and coverage.

| Feature | ParseForge | Ariregister Estonia Business Register Scraper | Estonia Business Register Scraper - Äriregister Company Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search by company name | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Search by registry code | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Bulk collection up to 1,000,000 companies | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Returns shareholders and beneficial owners | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Returns annual report filing history | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No API key required | Yes | Not listed | Yes |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor with one or more company names or registry codes, and set a cap on how many companies to collect per run. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
 "searchTerms": [
 "tallink"
 ],
 "maxItems": 10
}
```

A larger pull:

```json
{
 "searchTerms": [
 "tallink"
 ],
 "maxItems": 200
}
```

### Pricing

Pay-per-result: **$0.011 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $1.10 |
| 1,000 results | $11.00 |
| 10,000 results | $110.00 |

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [Estonia Business Register Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/estonia-business-register-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Estonia Business Register through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=parseforge/estonia-business-register-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results?**

Check that your search term is spelled correctly and matches a company name or registry code in the Estonian e-Business Register. Try a shorter or more common name, or use the registry code if you have it.

**Why did the run stop before reaching my maxItems?**

The Actor stops when it has collected all available results for your search terms. If the register has fewer matches than your maxItems, the run ends early.

**Why is some data missing for a company?**

The e-Business Register may not publish every field for every entity. For example, a sole trader may not have shareholders or a board. The Actor returns only what the register provides.

**Can I get data in Estonian?**

The Actor returns data as it appears on the register, which is primarily in Estonian. Field names are in English, but values like legal name and address will be in Estonian.

**Why did I get an error about searchTerms?**

The searchTerms field is required and must be a non-empty list. Make sure you entered at least one company name or registry code.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What data does this Actor return for each company? | Each company record includes the legal name, registry code, status, VAT number, board members, shareholders, beneficial owners, and annual report filing history, depending on what the register publishes for that entity. |
| Can I search by registry code instead of name? | Yes. Enter the registry code as a search term, and the Actor will return the matching company record. |
| How many companies can I scrape in one run? | You can set the maximum number of companies up to 1,000,000 per run. The Actor will stop once it reaches that limit. |
| Do I need an API key or login? | No. The Actor reads the public e-Business Register directly, so no registration or API key is required. |
| What export formats are supported? | You can download your results as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify dataset. |
| Is the data from the official Estonian register? | Yes, the Actor scrapes the Estonian e-Business Register (Äriregister), which is the official source for company information in Estonia. |
| Can I search for multiple companies at once? | Yes, you can provide a list of company names or registry codes, and the Actor will process each one and combine the results into a single dataset. |
| Does this Actor handle non-profit organizations and sole traders? | The e-Business Register includes companies, sole traders, and non-profit organizations. The Actor returns whatever record the register has for your search term. |
| What is the difference between this Actor and the official register website? | The official website is designed for one lookup at a time. This Actor automates the search and returns structured data for many companies in one run, ready for analysis. |
| Can I schedule this Actor to run regularly? | Yes, you can set up a schedule in Apify to run the Actor daily, weekly, or at any interval you need. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Centre of Registers and Information Systems (RIK). It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `searchTerms` (type: `array`):

Company names or registry codes to search on the Estonian e-Business Register (e.g. "tallink", "11425524"). One result set per term.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

How many companies to collect per run.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchTerms": [
    "tallink"
  ],
  "maxItems": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "searchTerms": [
        "tallink"
    ],
    "maxItems": 10
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/estonia-business-register-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "searchTerms": ["tallink"],
    "maxItems": 10,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/estonia-business-register-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "searchTerms": [
    "tallink"
  ],
  "maxItems": 10
}' |
apify call parseforge/estonia-business-register-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/estonia-business-register-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/iP8LIftBTq216mWzV/builds/BO9tLgZD3pd27xCLj/openapi.json