
Your business powered by e-Residency:
In the EU market
- Sell goods and services to clients in any EU member state
- Simplify VAT obligations with the new OSS and IOSS programmes
- Secure your Intellectual Property – streamline funding
Simple corporate environment
- Open and run your company 100% online
- Easy-to-navigate tax environment — in English
- Developed business support market and startup ecosystem
Operating on your terms
- Reliable remote access to services through your digital identity
- Access EU banking and trade in Euros
- Apply online and pick up your card in Johannesburg
- A first step to Estonia’s Startup visa
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Next steps to becoming an EU business owner

Apply for e-Residency
- Submit your online application, along with the required documents and fee
- Wait for the decision from the Estonian Police & Border Guard Board
- Pick up your e-Residency kit in Johannesburg

Start your business
- Register your company online
- Designate a licensed service provider for address and contact requirements
- Access banking and payment solutions and start operating