> As long as I don't get taxed on the same money in both countries, I don't see the issue here.
That's exactly one of the current issues. The general rule is something like 'taxation happens where the company creates value'. Registration in Estonia just means taxation starts in Estonia. But at any point can Spain say 'we consider this a Spanish company'. After Spain taxes too, you can request a tax refund in Estonia. That's assuming they agree. Both countries will only communicate with the company, not with each other.
So while double taxation treaties are great, they are not doing much upfront in this respect.
The above is about company taxation, not personal taxes. For SMB that line is often confusing.
As I wrote: I think, on average, Esperanto speakers are more altruistic.
Someone who knows more about it should jump in, but as I get it: due to the limited use of the language, a lot of sharing is involved in the community.
Also, learning an almost useless language is hardly a selfish thing to do.
To bring some counterweight to all the hatred towards George Soros:
A recent Freakonomics Radio show taught me he is a skilled Esperanto speaker. Esperanto enthusiasts generally belong to the more altruist type of people. This might or might not apply to him, but I considered this a sign he probably means well.
Edit: I see he learned it as a child from his father. I guess in that case it says little about his personality.
While I dare to say I'm generally not easily impressed or emotional: after being just a few minutes on the premises, you can get an idea of what those poor people had to go through. Just by being there. You don't have to read much.
I would describe it as the feeling of powerlessness that everything in that place signifies.
You immediately now you'll never get out (unless they let you, which of course didn't happen). You couldn't decide anything yourself (eat, sleep, toilet,...). Might sound like a regular prison, but it's not.
Not that I have any idea what it must have been like of course.
I think it would be somehow wise/responsible if everyone would visit it once. I wouldn't call it tourism.
That's exactly one of the current issues. The general rule is something like 'taxation happens where the company creates value'. Registration in Estonia just means taxation starts in Estonia. But at any point can Spain say 'we consider this a Spanish company'. After Spain taxes too, you can request a tax refund in Estonia. That's assuming they agree. Both countries will only communicate with the company, not with each other.
So while double taxation treaties are great, they are not doing much upfront in this respect.
The above is about company taxation, not personal taxes. For SMB that line is often confusing.