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.
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.
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.
E-Residency developed the Marketplace for e-residents, so you can easily find trusted partners. Listed service providers are curated in this business directory based on careful due diligence of their: