Temporary residence permit for start-up entrepreneurs (Elamisluba idufirma ettevõtluseks)
Temporary residence permit for start-up entrepreneurs is a residence route in Estonia (رائد الأعمال). Startup Estonia committee approval of scalable, innovative business; means ~€160/month per person; no fixed capital. State fees ~€200/person.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
22% flat; distribution-based CIT
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | رائد الأعمال |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | — |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | CHF 600 |
| الدخل / سنة | — |
| الأصول | CHF 1'800 |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | — |
| إقامة دائمة | 5 |
| الجنسية | 8 |
| العمل | ownBusiness |
| الأهلية | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| الضريبة | 22% flat; distribution-based CIT |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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