Author: Jekaterina Semjonova

Jekaterina Semjonova
  • About the author: Operations & Compliance Manager at eBusiness Solutions OÜ. 10+ years of experience in financial services, operations management, AML/KYC and corporate services.
  • Website: legaladdressinestonia.com
  • Total articles: 6

About Me

I am an Operations Manager and Compliance Specialist at eBusiness Solutions OÜ with over 10 years of experience in financial services, operations management, AML/KYC, and corporate services.

My work lies at the intersection of regulatory requirements and daily business operations. I structure and manage onboarding, client verification, and monitoring processes, helping the company stay compliant with legal standards while keeping internal procedures straightforward and efficient.

I work daily with non-residents and e-Residents operating across various jurisdictions, helping them align their processes with the requirements of banks, payment institutions, regulators, and tax authorities.

Professional Experience & Core Competencies

  • Operations Manager & Compliance Specialist at eBusiness Solutions OÜ

  • Over 10 years of experience in financial services, operational management, and corporate administration

  • Hands-on experience in applying AML/KYC procedures, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and ongoing client monitoring

  • Deep understanding of Estonian and EU AML/CFT legal frameworks

  • Practical track record of liaising with the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (EMTA), banks, and payment institutions regarding client onboarding, compliance, and reporting

Key Expertise & Areas of Work

  • AML/CFT Compliance, KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and ongoing monitoring

  • Corporate Client Onboarding with banks and Payment Institutions (EMIs), including handling complex and non-standard cases

  • VAT Compliance for cross-border e-commerce, including OSS and IOSS schemes

  • Operational Support for non-residents and e-Residents running businesses through Estonian companies

  • Practical Advice on tax residency, permanent establishment, and economic substance requirements

  • Corporate Operations & Governance: document management, workflow control, deadline tracking, and internal procedures

What I Write About

I write about the practical aspects of running a business—the details that aren’t always obvious at the registration stage. My publications are based on real regulatory requirements, official EMTA guidelines, AML/KYC rules, and the latest demands from banks and payment providers.

I focus heavily on real-world scenarios: rejections or requests for information during account opening, KYC friction, substance requirements, VAT/OSS/IOSS compliance, and other operational hurdles non-residents face in Estonia.

My goal is to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable insights so entrepreneurs can easily understand what applies directly to their business.