The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup 086: Evaluating E-Residency in Estonia: Is It Right for You? – Ott Vatter
WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:
- Estonian e-Residence Application: Process duration, acceptance criteria, costs, online application possibility, required documents.
- Eligibility: Discussion on who qualifies and who may want to qualify.
- Taxation: Implications for US citizens and digital nomads, including VAT considerations.
- Digital Nomad Community: Importance of community, ways and reasons for connecting inside and outside Estonia.
- Next Steps and Future Plans: Progress over 5 years, Estonian government's technological initiatives for digital nomads, upcoming plans.
HOW TO FIND OTT'S WORK:
- Ott Vatter can be reached at https://e-resident.gov.ee/
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