e-Residency
In 2014, Estonia was the first country in the world that launched its e-Residency program to fulfill its ambition of creating a borderless digital society for global citizens.
The program provides holders of e-Residency with a transnational digital identity. This identity allows them access to a platform built on inclusion, legitimacy, and transparency. E-residents also have access to the European Union business environment and can use Estonian public e-services.
People from across the globe choose to become e-residents to start and run a trustworthy, location-independent EU company online with all the tools needed to conduct business worldwide, entirely online.
To find out more and apply for the e-Residency, visit their website: https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/
What can you do with e-Residency?
- Set up and manage a location-independent company online from anywhere in the world
- Establish a trusted EU company online in one day
- Manage the resulting company fully online
- Apply for a business bank account and conduct secure e-banking
- Access international payment service providers (Paypal, Braintree, etc.)
- Digitally sign and transmit documents
- Declare Estonian taxes online
29,000+
e-resident companies
109,000+
e-residents
Why open a company in Estonia?
- Join one of the most advanced digital societies
- Membership of the EU, NATO, OECD, and eurozone provides advantages and stability
- Low startup and maintenance costs
- Growth is incentivized with 0% corporate tax on reinvested profits
- Minimal bureaucracy and a clear tax framework
- Minimal corruption in a transparent business environment
- Trade in euros to mitigate the risk of currency fluctuations
E-residents receive a digital ID-card with two PIN numbers for secure digital authentication and digital signatures. Secure digital signatures are legally equivalent to a handwritten signature and face-to-face identification in Estonia, as well as between partners upon agreement anywhere around the world.
e-Residency is Estonia’s gift to the world – the opportunity for anyone, anywhere to succeed as an entrepreneur.
To learn more, visit the e-Residency webpage.
Other solutions & services
e-Identity
Cyber security
e-Health
Smart city and mobility
Ease of doing business
e-Education and research
Contact
Visit us physically or virtually
We host impactful events both in our centre and online for government institutions, companies, and media. You’ll get an overview of e-Estonia’s best practices and build links to leading IT-service providers and state experts to support your digitalisation plans.
Questions? Have a chat with us.
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Call us: +372 6273157 (business hours only)
Find us
The Briefing Centre is conveniently located just 2 minutes drive from the airport and 10 to 15 minutes drive from the city centre.
You will find us on a ground floor of Valukoja 8, central entrance behind the statue of Mr Ernst Julius Öpik. Photo of the central entrance.
Valukoja 8
11415 Tallinn, Estonia