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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.

e-Residency • 5 min read

How to start a non-profit organisation in Estonia

Founding an MTÜ in Estonia: the requirements, process, and all you need to know as a board member

Katrina Koppel

Setting up a company in France vs Estonia

Thinking of setting up a business in France? Compare costs, tax, and admin with Estonia to find the best option for your business.

Andy Stofferis • 7 min read

Delaware vs Estonia: Where to start your company?

Comparing the features, pros and cons of company incorporation as a foreigner in Delaware vs. Estonia.Includes a quick-reference table showing the key features side-by-side.

e-Residency • 7 min read

Cross-border taxes for e-⁠resident entrepreneurs

Finding it difficult to understand the international tax system? Read this guide to get an overview of cross-border taxes for your Estonian business

e-Residency • 8 min read

Social entrepreneurship – and why women excel at it

Social entrepreneurship attempts to solve society’s challenges through business, but it may also offer a path for more women to become entrepreneurs.

Dr Eleftheria Egel • 7 min read

Business startup advice from Pipedrive’s Martin Henk

Check out advice from the cofounder of one of Estonia’s unicorns. Martin Henk shares business startup advice on choosing cofounders, hiring well, scaling globally and building a business.

e-Residency • 13 min read

Women in Entrepreneurship: It’s time to close the gap

Women in entrepreneurship remain underrepresented globally. Discover why the gap exists, why it matters, and how e-Residency aims to help.

Katharina Sowa • 8 min read

The top 10 most successful businesses to start in 2026

Looking for the top 10 most successful businesses to start in 2026? Discover practical, profitable ideas you can build anywhere.

Ann-Kristin Kruuk • 9 min read

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.

Liina Suvi Ristoja • 5 min read

Which of these countries is the best to start a company?

Starting a company in the UK vs USA (Delaware) vs Ireland vs Portugal vs Singapore vs Estonia: comparing cost, speed and digital company formation for foreigners

Andy Stofferis • 11 min read

Pros and cons of starting a company in different countries

Do you want to compare the pros and cons of starting a company in different countries? This article compares Portugal, Estonia, Singapore, Ireland, the USA (Delaware), and the UK.

Andy Stofferis • 14 min read