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.
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.
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.
Japan is increasing its outbound departure tax from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 per air and sea ticket, effective 1 July 2026. The change applies to international departures and includes exemptions for certain travelers.