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2025 Guide

Best Countries for Entrepreneurs and Founders to Relocate

Start your company in a business-friendly jurisdiction, access global talent, and build from a base with lower bureaucracy and better tax treatment.

Singapore ranks #1 globally for ease of doing business for the 15th consecutive year

Top destinations

Singapore

EntrePass

#1

Designed for innovative entrepreneurs starting a Singapore-registered company. Requires either VC funding, IP ownership, or a collaboration with a research institution. 2-year renewable visa leads to permanent residency. World-class ecosystem, 17% corporate tax, and access to Southeast Asian markets.

UAE

Freelance Permit / Golden Visa

#2

Zero personal income tax. 100% foreign business ownership across most sectors since 2021. Freelance permits available in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for AED 7,500–15,000/year. The 10-year Golden Visa is available to entrepreneurs with a project valued above AED 500,000 endorsed by a business incubator.

Netherlands

DAFT Visa / Startup Visa

#3

The Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) gives US citizens a direct path to self-employment residency in the Netherlands. The Startup Visa is open to non-EU founders and requires working with an accredited facilitator. Amsterdam is the #2 European startup hub after London.

Estonia

e-Residency + Startup Visa

#4

e-Residency lets you register and run an EU company 100% digitally, no physical presence required. For founders who want to actually relocate, Estonia's Startup Visa requires application through Startup Estonia with a proven track record and a scalable business model.

Algorithmic ranking

See cities ranked for for entrepreneurs and founders to relocate

Same 10 dimensions used across /rankings, but weighted for what this audience actually optimises for.

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What you typically need

  • A viable, scalable business concept or existing company with demonstrable traction

  • Sufficient personal funds or secured investment to sustain yourself and the business initially

  • Business plan or pitch deck appropriate to the destination country's requirements

  • For some routes: endorsement from an accredited accelerator, VC, or government innovation body

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Your workspace ranks the visa programmes that fit your profile across 16 countries. Answer 8 questions and your routes, documents and dates are set up for you. Free.

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The workspace is free. One optional $9 plan adds document checklists, costs and a 30-day action plan.