Estonia, which has accomplished many innovations and firsts in the way of digitalization, has realized a digital citizenship, briefly E-Citizenship program, by breaking new ground in the world again in 2014. So, what is this E-Citizenship that has been heard frequently in recent days? Thanks to the Estonian E-Citizenship program, you have a state-approved Estonian identity card. If you are Estonian citizens and Estonia becomes your identification number belongs to you. (Like ID Number!)
1- Is Estonian E-Citizenship only for company owners?
No. Even if you do not own a company, you can apply for the Estonian E-Citizenship program and have an Estonian ID card.
2- Can I live in Estonia as an E-Citizen of Estonia?
No. When you become an Estonian E-Citizen, you have an Estonian identity card tailored for you. This card gives you the opportunity to connect to Estonia’s digital services and to carry out your official transactions related to Estonia with an online signature.
Your card has your unique Estonian ID number and a chip where your personal information is stored digitally. You can connect your card to the USB port of your computer with the card reader that is sent to you together with the card and take legal action online.
3) Why should I be an Estonian E-Citizen?
The answer may vary for everyone, but it is clear to me. Estonian E-Citizenship is the first step to start making money independent of time and space.
If you already have an online business, you have already started your own entrepreneurship journey. As the Estonian E-Citizen, you can establish a company online in Estonia and move your digital business to a European ecosystem with a technological infrastructure.
Estonian E-Citizenship, if you do not already have an online business and especially if you are an employee of the overtime system; It is a good opportunity to start your internet company and start making money freely.
4) How to apply for the Estonian e-Citizenship program?
Applications are completed online only with your personal and passport information. You can get support from us about the application.
5) What is the application fee?
The Estonian E-Citizenship application has a one-time government tax of € 100.
6) Where do I get my e-Citizenship card?
Your e-Citizenship card will be sent to the Ankara Estonian Embassy after the application. You can get your card by making an appointment at the Embassy.
7) Does being an e-citizen have any effect on not getting a visa?
It does not have a positive effect on your direct visa, but indirectly provides it. After starting your business and starting your business online, you can apply for a visa if you need to come to Estonia related to your business.
8) What is the purpose of Estonia to start this program?
To allow 10 million entrepreneurs from all over the world to establish their companies online in Estonia as e-citizens. In this way, to create a global and digital business ecosystem and generate tax revenue.
9) I don’t have a business idea right now, but should I be an E-Citizen of Estonia?
Life-changing big moves are made with small steps that seem very ordinary. With a small investment of 100 €, you will first find yourself in the same digital society as 10 thousand entrepreneurs worldwide. Since e-Citizenship will be on your agenda, all developments and business ideas about Estonia will start to draw your attention.
You will ask yourself, “What can I do?” and then “How can I do?” Since you will be dealing with the questions, you will unknowingly find yourself in a current that will make your passions a reality. “I have no capital to start my own business!”, “I have never had an online venture experience before!”
If you have such discourses, do not worry about them, because when you look at the new generation success stories (I will share sample stories in my different articles), you will witness that the lack of capital or experience is not an obstacle to your dreams. Because by setting up your own internet venture with small investments, you can make your voice heard to thousands of people waiting for you to get service from you.
10) Can I establish a company in Estonia with E-Citizenship and work legally in my company?
Yes. After setting up your company in your company in yourself even if you live in Turkey, Estonia may work legally, you can transfer your salary to your personal bank account each month in Turkey. (For your presence in Turkey, Estonia does not demand taxes from your paycheck than you, but you may have to declare your income in Turkey.)
Footnote: As an Estonian E-Citizen, even if you receive legal salaries from your company in Estonia, you cannot benefit from foreign military service. You need to get a residence permit from Estonia after starting your company for foreign currency military service.
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