Self-Employment

Be your own boss! Find out how to freelance or start your own business abroad, including how to manage the administrative basics of self-employment successfully.

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How to become a digital nomad

While many employers embrace remote work, there are special considerations to make the lifestyle work. Here’s what you need to know.

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The best countries to get a startup visa in 2026

Have a business idea that would work better elsewhere? Consider applying for an entrepreneur visa in these startup-friendly countries.

Everything you need to know about Estonia’s e-Residency

Heard about Estonian e-Residency? Find out what it means with our guide to everything you need to know about Estonia’s e-Residency.

The pros and cons of setting up an offshore company

Discover the pros and cons of setting up an offshore company, including privacy and reduced tax liability, and learn how to register, establish, or incorporate your business outside of your country of residence.

How to start a business abroad as a U.S. citizen

Building a business abroad can give you better market access, more flexibility, or a lower-cost base. For U.S. citizens, though, the move gets complicated fast because visas, company rules, banking access, and U.S. reporting all have to line up.

Start a business abroad as a Canadian

Learn how Canadians can start a business abroad with care. Our guide covers setup, tax status, banking, visas, and using Wise Business after incorporation.

Start a business abroad as a UK citizen

Starting a business abroad as a UK citizen can open new markets and a very different way of living. However, getting to the point of company formation will take some advance planning. Your destination country, your right to live and work there, and your tax position shape everything that follows.

How to start a business abroad as an Australian citizen

Australians can start businesses abroad, but the right route depends on your target country, your right to work there, your tax exposure, and how you plan to manage banking and payments. A local company is not always the first step.

Starting a business in Europe as a foreigner

Europe can be an attractive place to launch a company, but each country has its own company, tax, and immigration system, so the right route depends on where you incorporate and whether you also plan to live there.