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.
Non-Bermudians cannot self-employ without the appropriate permit; the Global Entrepreneur Work Permit is the primary route for independent entrepreneurs. Company formation is also subject to restrictions for expats.
An overview of how digital nomads generate income online in 2026, covering common methods and how the landscape has shifted in recent years.
A guide to living and working remotely in Bengaluru covers neighborhoods, housing costs, coworking spaces, and visa considerations. The city is India's main technology hub and a common base for remote workers in South Asia.
The article outlines using Latvia residency alongside a second citizenship program as a multi-jurisdiction approach to global mobility. It describes this as a cost-efficiency-focused strategy for obtaining flexibility across multiple countries rather than relying on a single program.
Latvia's parliament passed changes to its golden visa program that eliminate two existing investment options and introduce a state fund route, but the president has sent the law back for review. The state fund intended to receive investments does not yet exist, and parliament can re-pass the law unchanged to override the presidential objection.
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.