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An overview of seamless online services in Estonia, including pre-filled taxes, remote voting, and fast business registration. How non-residents worldwide can register and manage EU-based businesses remotely using the e-residency system.
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An overview of seamless online services in Estonia, including pre-filled taxes, remote voting, and fast business registration.
On screen: A man outdoors holds up an Estonian electronic ID card while talking to the selfie camera.
How non-residents worldwide can register and manage EU-based businesses remotely using the e-residency system.
On screen: A screen recording scrolls down the official Republic of Estonia E-Residency website showing information on starting and running a company online.
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0:00–0:08 A man outdoors holds up an Estonian electronic ID card while talking to the selfie camera.
0:08–0:14 A person holds a smartphone with the Smart-ID app open beside a laptop screen displaying an online login authentication page. On screen: SMART-ID RIA
0:14–0:17 A person holds a smartphone logging in via Smart-ID while seated in front of an open laptop on a wooden desk. On screen: Login successful
0:17–0:19 A man in a brown jacket addresses the camera while walking in an alleyway next to a colorful mural.
0:19–0:21 The man continues walking and smiling into the camera alongside the vibrant graffiti wall.
0:21–0:24 A close-up view of a mobile phone screen showing European Parliamentary election statistics on a web page. On screen: Valimised Eng European Parliamentary elections 2024 Voting Districts Candidates Voter turnout statistics Voting and election result Elected members Voting…
0:24–0:27 A young man outdoors records a vlog-style video while talking directly to the camera.
0:27–0:32 An over-the-shoulder view of a person typing on a laptop with an ID card reader attached to set up a business online.
0:32–0:33 A smartphone screen capture displaying the Estonian citizen portal's self-service dashboard menu. On screen: EST ENG RUS SELF-SERVICE Private person SANDER SAAR Dashboard E-services Consent Service Data tracker Mailbox Authorisations Settings ARTICLES General…
0:33–0:35 A smartphone interface displaying various category options under the E-services main menu. On screen: EST ENG RUS Main menu E-SERVICES Me and my family Health care and prescriptions Pensions and allowances Education Work and labor relations Traffic Housing and…
0:35–0:38 A mobile web page scrolling through the Education records and certificates section on the eesti.ee state portal. On screen: National examination data and e-certificate Loading, please wait... Usually it takes about 1 minute. Data from Examination Information System (EIS). If you…
0:39–0:41 A man in a brown jacket speaks directly into the camera while standing in an outdoor urban square. On screen: rafiska
0:41–0:46 A screen recording scrolls down the official Republic of Estonia E-Residency website showing information on starting and running a company online. On screen: REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA E-RESIDENCY MENU Start a company 1-2 days Use your e-Residency ID card to register your company 100% online. Access business banking and…
0:46–0:49 A screen capture displays statistics on the Republic of Estonia E-Residency website showing economic figures and participant numbers. On screen: REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA E-RESIDENCY MENU 100,000 e-residents from 170+ countries all around the world 12 billion euros Combined revenue of e-resident companies…
0:49–0:52 A man in a brown jacket films himself while talking outdoors along an urban pedestrian street.
0:52–0:54 A man in a brown jacket inserts an ID card into a self-service terminal reader at a cinema. On screen: 12:00 12:10 12:40 13:00 13:20 13:30 13:40 Mina, sopervaras 4 Kena vaikne kohalau Garfield Pahupidi 2 Palun sisesta kaart lugejasse APOLLO
0:54–0:56 A customer at a pharmacy counter prepares to pay and receive medication with digital identity services. On screen: Tervis on mielenki UNIVERSAL MAGNESIUM HYDR FORT
0:56–0:59 A man in a brown shirt holds a camera selfie-style while talking outdoors in a parking lot on a sunny day.
0:00 Speaker A: This is not your average ID card in Estonia. Speaker A: This is a key to a Digital Nation where 99% of the services are available online. Speaker A: By identifying yourself with the ID card or smart ID app on your phone, in just two clicks you can file your taxes. Speaker A: All your earnings and assets are pre filled, ready for you to review, sign and submit. Speaker A: Vote in local elections. Speaker A: It literally takes you four clicks and 30 seconds and you can do it anywhere in the world and start a business online.
0:26 Speaker A: Choose an available name, ask your shareholders to sign online, submit and you're done. Speaker A: It on average takes 15 minutes and of course access all your records. Speaker A: Like real estate, vehicles, healthcare prescriptions and so on. Speaker A: These services go beyond Estonian borders with Estonian E residency program. Speaker A: Anyone can apply to establish an EU based company and run it entirely online anywhere from the world. Speaker A: The secret to Estonia's success is Xroad infrastructure which can be used by private and public sector to interact with citizens.
0:55 Speaker A: Today, Estonians save more than 1300 working days annually.