Start-up Denmark
Start-up Denmark is a residence route in Denmark (Podnikatel). Business plan approved by Danish Business Authority expert panel (innovative, scalable); funds DKK 153,240 alone / 356,904 with spouse + children; full-time in own company; max 75 permits/yr. Fee DKK 3,060 (+3,080 per family member). 2 yrs, extendable by 3.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 8 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 9 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income; corporate 22%; dividends 27%/42%; high personal income tax; no wealth tax.
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 | — |
| Poplatky (rodina) | CHF 1'160 |
| Příjem / rok | — |
| Majetek | CHF 19'310 |
| Min. pobyt | — |
| TP | 8 |
| Občanství | 9 |
| Práce | ownBusiness |
| Způsobilost | Non-EU/EEA/CH founders |
| Daň | Worldwide income; corporate 22%; dividends 27%/42%; high personal income tax; no wealth tax. |
| Stav k | 2026-10 |
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