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What is e-Residency?

E-Residency of Estonia is a government-issued digital identity which gives global entrepreneurs remote access to the world's most digital country. It provides the possibility to securely authenticate yourself online and sign documents using the most secure and efficient electronic signatures. Plus, the ability to start a company 100% online from anywhere.

 

Estonia was the first country to offer e-Residency, starting in 2014. It remains the most popular programme of its kind for ambitious entrepreneurial people.

An e-Residency kit containing an ID card, wallet and card reader

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e-⁠residents from 170+ countries

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companies founded by e-⁠residents

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