A practical guide to staying compliant when sending employees to work in another EU country If you’re a European entrepreneur planning to send an employee or consultant to work in another EU country for several months, you’ve probably heard about the A1-certificate and posted worker rules. But there’s a critical tax issue that catches many […]
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European Exit Tax Country Comparison for Founders 2025/2026
This guide gives an overview of “exit taxes” across Europe, specifically tailored for 2025/2026. Things are moving quickly (for example, at the time of writing it is unclear how things will turn out with a potential UK exit tax). Exit taxation is a tax on the unrealized “on-paper” profit of your assets (like company shares) […]
Why Expat Entrepreneurs Are Looking at Estonia’s Tax System
Estonia ranks #1 in the OECD for tax competitiveness, for the 12th year running. If you’re an entrepreneur considering where to base your business, here’s what makes Estonia stand out. Flat and Simple Estonia charges a flat 22% on all income: employment, capital gains, rental income, pensions. No progressive brackets. No complicated calculations. A household […]
Comparison of EMI Licensing Options
For a non-EU fintech company, entering the European market requires a license from a member state. The most powerful of these is the Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license. It grants “passporting” rights, which allow you to operate across all 30 EU/EEA countries with a single authorization. The critical decision is where to get that license. […]
Best European Countries for Healthcare: Expat Ranking 2025
European healthcare systems dominate global rankings, with Netherlands leading at #2 worldwide and six European countries in the top 10 globally according to 2024 Commonwealth Fund analysis. For expats and international entrepreneurs, the landscape offers excellent quality care but varies dramatically in accessibility, costs, and bureaucratic complexity. Switzerland delivers premium care at premium prices (CHF […]
From Hong Kong to Europe: Why This Payment Gateway Chose Ireland Over Four EU Alternatives
A Hong Kong-based payment gateway company recently approached us with a classic expansion dilemma: where to establish their European base to serve UK, Irish, and Nordic markets. The Challenge The founder planned to relocate personally but had no existing EU/EEA directors. They needed full payment institution licensing to operate across Europe, with plans to hire […]
Europe’s most valuable companies
This table presents the 30 most valuable publicly traded companies in Europe as of July 2025. The market value, also known as market capitalization, is calculated by multiplying the total number of a company’s outstanding shares by its current stock price. This figure represents the total value of a company as perceived by the stock […]
European Crowdfunding Guide 2025
European Crowdfunding Guide 2025 A comprehensive overview of the European crowdfunding landscape, based on the latest market data and regulatory developments. 1. Market Overview Total Market Volume: €1+ billion (2023) Dominant Model: Loan-based (65% of funding) Retail Investor Share: 87% of all investors Leading Sectors: Professional services (33%)Construction (21%) Leading Markets France: 30 platforms, €292M […]
Business Registration Time and Cost – Country Ranking
The landscape of business registration across 48 leading economies reveals significant variations in efficiency and cost. New Zealand maintains its position as the global leader with a streamlined one-procedure system completed in 1-2 days. Estonia and Singapore follow closely, demonstrating the growing importance of digital infrastructure in business registration. This article is part of our […]
Most Stable Countries for Business
In today’s interconnected world, businesses expanding into new markets face unprecedented challenges. Geopolitical instability, climate change, economic volatility, and social unrest can severely disrupt operations and investments. This guide provides a practical, data-driven framework for assessing country resilience, empowering businesses to make informed decisions and navigate global uncertainty. This article is part of our Business […]