# Estonian E-residency Estonian e-residency is a program launched by the Estonian government to make Estonia a more enticing place to [[Estonian taxation for businesses|do business]]. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k0whs1m5OYQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Being an Estonian e-resident does not give you any type of residency permit for the purpose of living in [[Estonia]]; instead, it allows you to identify yourself to the Estonian government so that you can use some of their services. The most common reason for applying for Estonian e-residency is to start an [[Estonian taxation for businesses|Estonian company]].