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E-Residency of Estonia vs Palau Digital Residency

One of the most talked about new e-residency programmes is the Digital Residency offer from Palau. So how does it compare with e-Residency of Estonia?

Alex Wellman • 9 min read

Important updates to e-Residency: What’s changing in 2026 and beyond

Read about upcoming regulatory changes in Estonia, including to application fees and taxes, which can impact you and your business

e-Residency • 4 min read

German entrepreneurs increasingly choose Estonian e-Residency

Germany has become the top country for applications to Estonia’s e-Residency program: in 2025, applications by German residents grew by roughly 50 percent over the previous year, and German e-residents founded one-third more companies than in 2024.

Liina Suvi Ristoja • 5 min read

FAQs about Estonia’s Digital Nomad Visa

Have questions about Estonia’s Digital Nomad Visa? We’ve got answers, including how it compares to Estonia’s e-Residency programme.

Hannah Brown • 14 min read

How do e-residents pay taxes?

E-Residency enables anyone to conduct business globally so international taxation must be easier for everyone too.

Evelyn Liivamägi • 15 min read

Moving toward cardless e-Residency with biometric mobile app 

The mobile app will speed up the e-Residency application process and lays the groundwork for eventually replacing physical cards.

e-Residency • 4 min read

11 firsts from Estonia – one of the most innovative countries

Estonia leads the world as one of the most innovative countries. Discover 11 digital firsts – like e-Residency, online voting, and blockchain-backed services

Maya Middlemiss • 8 min read

Is e-Residency for me?

Some businesses are more well-suited to e-Residency than others  –  learn the most commonly applied based on real case studies

Hannah Brown • 10 min read

Swiss researcher discovers creative use cases for e-Residency

From signing contracts to civic engagement, a Swiss researcher reveals real digital ID use cases through Estonia’s e-Residency programme.

Justin Petrone • 9 min read

Interesting e-resident stats to celebrate our 11th anniversary

See how e-Residency grew in its 11th year, with e-residents from 153 countries, rising applications, and thousands of new Estonian companies.

Jae Jensen-Ginter • 7 min read

Estonia invites South African entrepreneurs to join its digital nation through e‑Residency

Estonia invites South African entrepreneurs to join its e-Residency programme. Launch and manage an EU business fully online and grow globally.

e-Residency • 3 min read

Fuckup Nights’ founder Pepe Villatoro: e-Residency democratizes entrepreneurship     

Discover why the founder of this global movement became an e-resident and what the two programs have in common.

Justin Petrone • 8 min read