Latvia offers a 0% tax rate on reinvested profits and allows some companies to be registered quickly in a digital-friendly environment. The country is positioned as an entry point to the European market for foreign entrepreneurs and investors.
Latvia's Saeima passed a new Immigration Law on 11 June 2026 that significantly changes the country's Golden Visa programme. The law awaits presidential signature and is set to enter into force on 1 January 2027.
Nagasaki Prefecture is accepting applications from July 1 for the second year of its nomad residency program, offering 20 spots and one month of free lodging to remote workers who contribute locally. The program is described as Japan's first prefectural-level nomad residency initiative.
Foreign nationals can register a business in Panama without local partners or residency, retaining 100% ownership. The process involves choosing a business structure, registering the company, and obtaining a Notice of Operation and commercial license.
Working across borders introduces tax obligations, visa requirements, and insurance needs that differ from standard employment arrangements. The article covers how these administrative factors apply to people working remotely from multiple countries.
Some Chinese cities are offering grants of up to $720,000 to individual founders who build AI companies without hiring employees. The programs target solo founders operating AI-driven businesses.
Non-EU/EEA nationals staying in Latvia beyond 90 days within a 6-month period must obtain a residence permit. Permits are available for purposes including work, study, family reunification, and investment, with a Golden Visa residency-by-investment program also available.