Our CEO to Share Insights on Estonia’s e-Residency Program
Expanding Business in Europe, Digitally from Japan
Our CEO, Hiroyuki Anno, became an e-Residency holder of Estonia in 2018. Since then, he has experienced firsthand how this innovative program enables entrepreneurs from around the world—including Japan—to establish and manage a European company entirely online.
Through e-Residency, there is no need for complicated paperwork, physical presence in Estonia, or a local representative. For as little as €0.01, anyone can start a business and gain access to Estonia’s secure digital infrastructure. Within just a few days, it becomes possible to establish a company inside the EU market.
For Japanese entrepreneurs, this means immediate access to the European Union’s ecosystem without the burden of travel or language barriers. With a digital ID and Estonia’s advanced infrastructure, e-residents can sign contracts, file taxes, and run a business online from anywhere in the world.
Hiroyuki’s own journey illustrates these benefits clearly. During the pandemic, when international travel was restricted, he successfully launched and operated a European company entirely through Estonia’s digital systems. He highlights the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and user-friendly approach that make Estonia’s program unique compared with other regions.
“Estonia’s e-Residency provided me with seamless operations that eliminated paperwork bottlenecks and language barriers. For Japanese founders, it is the simplest way to access and grow in the EU market.”
— Hiroyuki Anno, e-Resident of Estonia
Today, Hiroyuki actively shares his experience to inspire more Japanese founders and business leaders to consider Estonia’s e-Residency as a gateway to Europe.
