Where should I pay my taxes as a solopreneur?
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E-Residency for solopreneurs and freelancers
E-Residency is the perfect solution for solopreneurs wanting to launch a side business. It's also a great way for freelancers to keep their individual freedom but up their legitimacy by operating through a limited company. Becoming an e-resident gives you a secure digital ID to authenticate yourself online in the world's most digital country, and entry into an active and growing community of entrepreneurs.
With your e-Residency digital ID card, you:
- get 24/7 remote access to Estonia's digital business environment
- can register a company rapidly in the EU from anywhere in the world
- enjoy full, simple, secure access to the online business services you need
- can manage administrative tasks efficiently and at a low cost
- have more time to spend on clients and creative work, and
- stay in control of your career with full freedom and flexibility
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Expand customers for your business: strategies for generating growth
Growth is crucial for business longevity and long-term success. Here are some strategies for e-residents to expand your customer base and boost profits
Building resilience in remote work
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The ultimate toolkit for remote workers: mindsets and must-haves, for modern entrepreneurs
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How to start a freelance business: from idea to launch
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Examples of how solopreneur e-residents pay taxes
Example: No fixed place of business
Thomas is a digital nomad and a solopreneur. He became an e-resident and founded an Estonian company to run his solo IT consulting business. Thomas can manage his company entirely digitally from anywhere in the world, which is very cost-efficient and easy. Since he works in different countries and is not a permanent resident anywhere, he does not need to register a permanent establishment in any other country.
Example: Fixed place of business
Tina is an e-resident and lives in Frankfurt. She started a side-hustle as a freelance copywriter and founded an Estonian company to provide her services since it is effortless, fast, and cost-efficient. However, since she works from Germany, she needs to register a permanent establishment in Germany. Profits from her business activities would be taxable in Germany. The treaty between Estonia and Germany will ensure that dividends distributed in Estonia will be exempt in full from income tax here.
Navigating taxes as a solopreneur
Understanding cross-border taxes
Read an overview of how international taxation affects where e-residents pay corporate taxes.
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Tax guide for e-residents
Learn the main taxes to be aware of as an entrepreneur, and guiding principles for where e-residents pay taxes.
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Taxes for digital nomads
If you travel regularly, read this article for guidance on your personal and corporate taxes.
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