Mexico City joins e-Residency’s global card pickup network
From 2027, new e-residents can pick up their cards in Mexico City as the e-Residency community grows across Latin America.
start your company in estonia - easy, digital, transparent
Join e-Residency and get secure digital access to Estonia’s open and trusted business environment. Discover the opportunities and access to investors that the startup-friendly ecosystem offers.
Why choose e-Residency?
As an e-resident, you can:
Read all the benefits- Access Estonia’s digital business gateway with your government-issued, personal digital ID
- Start and run an EU-based company 100% online with minimal bureaucracy
- Grow your business in a supportive startup ecosystem trusted by investors
E-Residency Live Q&A: Company Mergers, Acquisitions & Structuring for e-residents
Join us for our monthly e-Residency Live Q&A with our team & special guests answering questions about e-Residency & starting a company in Estonia.
See how Estonia compares
Global Index rankings
Corruption Perceptions Index 2021
OECD International Tax Competitiveness Index 2021
Economic Freedom Index 2022
Rule of Law Index 2021
Venture Capital Funding per capita (Jan to Jun 2022)
Estonia
13
1
7
11
1
Bulgaria
78
–
29
62
31
Croatia
63
–
45
46
9
Slovenia
41
25
32
29
25
Global Index rankings
Corruption Perceptions Index 2021
OECD International Tax Competitiveness Index 2021
Economic Freedom Index 2022
Rule of Law Index 2021
Venture Capital Funding per capita (Jan to Jun 2022)
Estonia
13
1
7
11
1
Bulgaria
78
–
29
62
31
Croatia
63
–
45
46
9
Slovenia
41
25
32
29
25
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How to get started
1
Become an e-resident
Apply online and pick up your digital ID in an Estonian embassy hear you.
Apply now2
Choose a service provider
Find partners for bookkeeping, business banking and tax
Compare options3
Start your company
Register a company in Estonia fully online
Learn the 5 simple steps
Need more information?
If you need more information about e-Residency or help validating if e-Residency is a good solution for you. Book a meeting with Ülane to get answers to your questions!
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