self employment

Poland – Self-Employment

Poland has become a genuinely compelling destination for expats looking to go it alone or launch a new venture. Registering as a sole trader (JDG) costs nothing and can be done entirely online in under a day, while a limited

Portugal – Self-Employment

Portugal stands out as a genuinely accessible destination for self-employed expats and entrepreneurs looking to launch a business. The legal framework welcomes foreign nationals, administrative procedures are relatively manageable, and a purpose-built Digital Nomad Visa (D8) caters specifically to remote

Philippines – Self-Employment

The Philippines has become an increasingly attractive base for foreign entrepreneurs and self-employed expats, thanks to its young and dynamic workforce, expanding digital economy, and progressively streamlined business registration processes. That said, foreign nationals must navigate a more complex legal

Panama – Self-Employment

Panama stands out as a genuinely workable base for self-employed expats and entrepreneurs looking to establish a business. Its territorial tax system limits local taxation to Panama-sourced income only, foreign nationals can own companies outright in most sectors, and a

Peru – Self-Employment

Peru stands out as a compelling and increasingly popular base for expats who want to work for themselves or launch a new venture. The country permits 100% foreign business ownership, offers a relatively accessible company formation process, and keeps operating

Oman – Self-Employment

Oman has emerged as a genuinely attractive destination for foreign entrepreneurs and business founders, with 100% foreign ownership permitted across most sectors, no personal income tax (as of 2025), and a modernised digital registration system. That said, independent self-employment in

Norway – Self-Employment

Norway presents a well-structured yet challenging environment for expats who want to work independently or launch their own ventures. The country’s digital-first registration systems, reliable legal framework, and robust public services make the practical side of setting up relatively accessible.

Netherlands – Self-Employment

The Netherlands is a well-established and pragmatic choice for expats pursuing self-employment or launching a new venture. The Dutch system welcomes foreign entrepreneurs, but the route you take will depend on your residency status, preferred legal structure, and where you

New Zealand – Self-Employment

New Zealand ranks among the world’s most welcoming destinations for expats who want to work for themselves or launch a business. The process of getting set up is largely digital, affordable, and refreshingly uncomplicated — but your legal right to

Morocco – Self-Employment

Morocco stands out as a genuinely viable and increasingly appealing base for expats who want to work for themselves or launch a new venture. Foreign nationals are permitted to register as self-employed or incorporate a business entity, so long as