No, there’s no requirement to have a local European director for a company you register in Estonia. You can be both the single owner, and the single management board member, for that legal entity - with full control of the company. Xolo does not provide local director or nominee services.
However, if you live and run your Estonian company outside of Estonia, your company is required to appoint a local contact person (an individual or a qualified legal entity present in Estonia).
The contact person acts as a messenger and is responsible for ensuring that official messages and documents from local authorities or business partners are received and forwarded to you. Xolo fulfills this function by default, and official communications are managed through a PO box.
Please note that the contact person cannot make decisions or commitments on behalf of your company. You remain in full control of all business decisions.