In a bold move that is a huge step towards a more open global market system, Estonia has now made it possible for anyone to open a bank account or start a business there without being physically present—though you will have to take a visit to get fingerprinted and prove you’re a real person. E-citizens can’t vote or attain visas, but in the future they might be able to have a say in changes to Estonian tax structure. E-citizenship is an enticing offer for entrepreneurs in countries where setting up a shop is more difficult. One Ukrainian businessman says he will start doing his business in Estonia because services like PayPal aren’t available in his home country.
Anyone can be an Estonian e-citizen
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