Temporary residence – entrepreneurial activity
changing — New Law on Foreigners in force 1 Nov 2026: quotas, online permits portal, business→PR shortcut removed
Temporary residence – entrepreneurial activity is a residence route in Armenia (Podnikatel). From 1 Nov 2026: ≥ AMD 2M in company capital/securities, or individual entrepreneur with AMD 1M turnover in 60 days/balance. Fee AMD 155,950 per person (was 105k). Annual quota; PR after 3 yrs of temporary status in 5.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 4'200. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 3 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident at 183 days/vital interests → worldwide; flat 20% PIT; dividends 5–10%
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.
| Kategorie | Podnikatel |
|---|---|
| Investice | CHF 4'200 |
| Poplatky (rodina) | CHF 1'000 |
| Příjem / rok | — |
| Majetek | — |
| Min. pobyt | — |
| TP | 3 |
| Občanství | 3 |
| Práce | yes |
| Způsobilost | all |
| Daň | Resident at 183 days/vital interests → worldwide; flat 20% PIT; dividends 5–10% |
| Stav k | 2026-10 |
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