Maya Middlemiss

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Many companies in Spain still treat remote work as a perk, or a last resort in the face of unforeseen consequences. But under Spanish law, it can be a legal ...

Join Remote Work Europe and Louis Williams, CEO of Entre Tramites, for a comprehensive webinar on the essential considerations for doing business in Spain. Learn about tax obligations, residency, legal structures, and best practices for foreign entrepreneurs. Register now for practical insights and

Launching and growing a business is a purposeful journey, so find your “why" for long-term stability and growth The "why" concept, popularised by Simon Sinek, reminds us that businesses with a clear purpose and motivation achieve more than just…

Whether you’re interested in cutting-edge AI, dual use technologies, or the next climate tech unicorn, there's never been a better time to invest in Estonian startups Technology is radically transforming the world faster than ever, and whatever…

As humans have evolved, so too have our tools. In a technologically-driven and competitive business environment, what are the best tools for remote e-⁠resident entrepreneurs? Back in the Palaeolithic era, our early ancestors figured out that…

Despite rapid technological and machine developments, human translation services are still in demand. And e-⁠Residency is here to help translators and agencies with their business setup and needs. The translation industry in 2024 has seen many…

Operating a private limited company in Estonia or anywhere else requires the owners (shareholders) to comply with certain statutory requirements to remain in good standing. This includes the filing of the annual report, and appointment of a local…

Published: March 7, 2024 Given the brand’s notable investment in Open AI, expectations were always high for the integration of generative AI technology into Microsoft’s core software offerings. Already, Microsoft Teams Premium and Copilot for…

Common feedback from those experiencing VR content through a headset for the first time includes the sense of isolation that the headset creates The immersive experience is enhanced by the detachment from the physical surroundings, including…

A Spanish autónomo or sociedad limitada, or an Estonian OÜ? Finding the best digital business solution when living in Spain. Maya Middlemiss is a British e-resident living in Spain. Maya wrote this article comparing business formation options in…

The revolutionary e-Residency scheme makes doing business in Estonia a breeze, especially in combination with Xolo Leap. But before you jump in, you do need to make some important decisions, about the kind of business you need to create. This matters…

E-Residency in Estonia has shaken up the way the world does business, and enabled location-independent entrepreneurs to offer products and services in countries where they do not reside, thanks to Estonian’s unique digital infrastructure. However,…

The story of e-resident-founded NFT Marketplace Artano and a new wave of web3 enterprises in Estonia The growing e-Residency Marketplace contains a diverse range of virtual office and business support services to reflect the diversity of the…

How do e-Residency and Estonia fit into new conceptions of the virtual world? E-resident Maya Middlemiss introduces new concepts and possibilities in this op-ed. The world is continuing to unlock around us, and bring us ‘in real life’ events, like…

Companies that hire across different cities — not to mention different continents — have always needed to consider location when crafting plans to recruit and retain the right people. Now, in a world where most knowledge-work roles can now be…

E-Residency welcomes a new wave of empowered and creative entrepreneurs from Africa For TalTech masters student Tam Abaku, long interested in digital sustainability in Africa, Estonian e-Residency sounded like the perfect solution. Just what was…

The global shift to remote and hybrid work during the global pandemic has had a powerful impact on the way knowledge work gets done and what equipment people use to do it. Research by Gartner estimates that by the end of 2021, remote knowledge…

There’s almost a degree of nostalgia now, for those 2020 memes of silent cities. Empty streets, clear skies… Lockdown hit the pause button in ways we never anticipated. And for teams and organisations, there was a chance to pause and reflect too,…

It wasn’t so long ago that video calling was reserved for special occasions and infrequent use, even meriting the grand-sounding label ‘video conferencing’. Today, one legacy of the COVID-related remote revolution is the complete normalising of this…