Estonia’s tax system most competitive in the world
For the 12th year in a row, Estonia is #1 in International Tax Competitiveness. Find out what makes this tax system great for entrepreneurs.
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Important updates to e-Residency: What’s changing in 2026 and beyond
Read about upcoming regulatory changes in Estonia, including to application fees and taxes, which can impact you and your business
German entrepreneurs increasingly choose Estonian e-Residency
Germany has become the top country for applications to Estonia’s e-Residency program: in 2025, applications by German residents grew by roughly 50 percent over the previous year, and German e-residents founded one-third more companies than in 2024.
Unforgettable 2026 events in Estonia you don’t want to miss
What makes Estonian culture so special? In this article, we provide a guide to unmissable events in Estonia this year
Moving toward cardless e-Residency with biometric mobile app
The mobile app will speed up the e-Residency application process and lays the groundwork for eventually replacing physical cards.
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Interesting e-resident stats to celebrate our 11th anniversary
See how e-Residency grew in its 11th year, with e-residents from 153 countries, rising applications, and thousands of new Estonian companies.
Estonia invites South African entrepreneurs to join its digital nation through e‑Residency
Estonia invites South African entrepreneurs to join its e-Residency programme. Launch and manage an EU business fully online and grow globally.
Study trip: Global founders explore the Estonian startup ecosystem
Sixty foreign founders got to meet inspiring speakers and dive into Estonia’s startup scene on our annual study trip. They also learned from the best accelerators and the success stories of other e-resident founders.
The very first e-resident Edward Lucas: Europe must learn to listen to Estonia
Estonia’s first e-resident, security expert and journalist Edward Lucas, emphasised in his public lecture in Tallinn that Estonia’s right to sovereignty must never again be questioned. The lecture, inspired by former President Lennart Meri’s landmark literary work Silverwhite, took place on May 15th at Vabamu — the Museum of Occupations and Freedom — in cooperation […]
e-Residency sets its sights on Italy
E-Residency has a new Country Manager for Italy: Meet Giuseppe Zenone
Driving e-Residency forward in France
Kristiina Kalda, a recent addition to the e-Residency Team as Country Manager for France, is focused on engaging with French entrepreneurs
Estonia has lots to offer nature lovers
What makes Estonia so special? From food to language, find out in our special series – in this article, learn more about Estonian nature