ID06 Card Requirements
From the beginning of this year stricter ID06 card requirements apply due to the introduction of the economic employer concept in Sweden. The aim is to prevent copying of ID06 cards and other illegal activities.
Corporate Income Tax in Lithuania 2026
As a new year approaches, so do important tax changes. In 2026, Lithuania will implement a comprehensive tax reform package that impacts corporate income tax (CIT). Understanding these changes now is essential for proactive financial planning and ensuring your business remains compliant and competitive. The New Tax Rates for 2026 The most significant…
Sweden’s 2025 tax reform: Business tax payments and refunds
For international entrepreneurs operating in Sweden, navigating the tax landscape has often meant dealing with a maze of reference numbers, refund delays, and administrative overhead. But change is on the horizon. In line with the Swedish Government’s policy program to streamline tax collection and enhance predictability, the Tax Administration and Ministry of Finance are rolling…
1Office Finland Oy has a new home in Pasila, Helsinki
1Office Finland has moved to a new office in Pasila, Helsinki! Visit us at Veturitie 24 A 66. We provide virtual office, legal address, and accounting services for businesses in Finland.
Finland 2025 tax reform: What businesses need to know
Why this matters for businesses in Finland Starting in August and November 2025, the Finnish Tax Administration will implement major changes to how business taxes are paid and refunded. These updates aim to reduce administrative burden, improve transparency, and make tax management more predictable for companies. At 1Office, we specialize in helping businesses navigate…
Late with your Estonian annual report? Here’s what to do if you’ve received a notice.
Got a fine notice from the Estonian business register? If you’re an e-resident or international founder of an Estonian company and haven’t submitted your 2024 annual report, you’re likely facing a penalty notice from the Estonian authorities. Starting July 2025, the Estonian Business Register began issuing official warnings and initiating penalty proceedings for companies…
Value Added Tax (VAT) in Estonia: A Simple Business Guide
Starting from February 1st, 2023, there are some important changes to the Commercial Code. Instead of previous minimum share capital requirement 2500EUR, now there is no minimum capital requirement. As the smallest nominal value of a share is one euro cent, the share capital must be at least one cent from February onwards.
Understanding Holding Companies in the UK: Benefits and Registration Process
A holding company, also known as a parent company, is primarily established to own shares in other companies. Unlike traditional operating companies, holding companies usually do not produce goods or services themselves. Instead, their primary function is to control or manage other businesses’ assets and operations.
Accounting trends in 2025 and 2026.
Introduction Between 2025 and 2026, the global accounting profession is undergoing a seismic transformation. Catalyzed by rapid advances in AI, the expansion of ESG compliance, and regulatory convergence across Europe, accounting is no longer confined to balance sheets and ledger entries. For service providers like 1Office, which support thousands of location-independent companies, these shifts…
Beyond e-Residency: What’s next for digital identity in global business?
Introduction: The digital identity revolution In 2014, Estonia launched e-Residency, the world’s first government-issued digital identity for global entrepreneurs. Since then: 125,000+ e-residents from 170+ countries, 35,500+ Estonian companies established, €15 billion+ in total company turnover, ~1,100 new e‑Residency applications monthly. Source: E-Residency statistics. The message is clear: secure, portable digital identity isn’t…