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Investment Guide: Invest Estonia

This guide serves as a strategic manual for foreign investors, detailing Estonia's business-friendly environment, which features world-class talent and "zero red tape". It outlines the nation's unique tax system, where corporate earnings are only taxed upon distribution, and provides practical information on legal frameworks and setting up a company online via e-Residency. The document further highlights critical sectors for growth, state incentives such as investment grants, and the country's highly ranked digital infrastructure and educational system.

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Estonian Startup and VC Ecosystem 2024 Overview

This document provides a comprehensive analysis of the Estonian startup sector in 2024. It details key performance metrics such as record sector turnover, employment trends, and the dominant role of "Deep Tech". The report also examines the ecosystem's demographics and notable mergers and acquisitions, concluding with a positive outlook for Estonia’s continued status as a "Strong Innovator" in Europe.

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Estonian Economy and Monetary Policy

This document explains the structure and performance of the Estonian economy, including GDP trends, key industries, labour market indicators, and foreign investment patterns. It describes Estonia’s monetary policy framework within the euro area, emphasizing price stability, financial sector resilience, and the role of the Bank of Estonia. The document also discusses economic challenges, fiscal discipline, and medium-term outlooks shaping Estonia’s macroeconomic environment.

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Defence Measures in Estonia

This document outlines Estonia’s defence, security, and dual-use innovation ecosystem, with a focus on funding instruments, grants, and support measures for defence-related businesses and R&D. It compiles key national and international programmes, including NATO-related initiatives, applied research funding, export support, and innovation accelerators. The document mainly serves as a practical reference guide, directing companies and researchers to relevant institutions, financial tools, and development opportunities within the defence sector.

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Business in Estonia

This document provides an overview of Estonia as a business and investment destination, highlighting its highly digitalized society, transparent governance, and simple tax system. It explains the ease of doing business, including e-services, e-Residency, low bureaucracy, and the 0% corporate income tax on retained and reinvested profits. The document also showcases Estonia’s startup ecosystem, skilled workforce, key economic sectors, and incentives available for foreign investors.

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