> But how do they pay their taxes? Have the employer or pension provider deduct any applicable taxes, and the rest gets paid to the payee. If they do not live

> But how do they pay their taxes? Have the employer or pension provider deduct any applicable taxes, and the rest gets paid to the payee. If they do not live in a country where that happens automatically, they could still hire a local accountant. > Sign up for electricity Can be done by phone. But if they already have electricity in their home, then even that is not necessary. > or a mobile phone? This can still be done in store. In some countries, in-store is still the only way. An online account may make some of these basic necessities cheaper and more convenient to access, but it is not the only option.