French-Estonian trade reached a record €1.2 billion in 2025
Trade between Estonia and France reached a record €1.2 billion in 2025. French e-residents have established over 2,300 companies in Estonia.
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Survey: 69% of Germans open to founding in another EU country
A 2026 survey of prospective German founders uncovers that bureaucracy is the biggest hurdle to starting a business. Learn more about all the findings.
What founders from 35 countries learned about Estonia in one day
The 2026 e-Residency Study Trip brought international founders together in Tallinn for a day of startup stories, ecosystem insights and new connections.
Every second Estonian startup involves e-residents
Learn how e-residents are involved in 48% of Estonia’s recent startups and are also fundraising millions.
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 lay the groundwork for eventually replacing physical cards.
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.