Permanent Residence – Business (s.27(c))
Permanent Residence – Business (s.27(c)) is a residence route in South Africa (Investor- / golden visa). Establish/invest in a business with ≥ZAR 5m capital (same criteria as business visa, DTIC recommendation, 60% local staff); PR conditional on business continuing for 3 years. DHA fee ZAR 1,520 per applicant.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 225'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after nu years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
SA resident (ordinarily resident or 91-day physical test): worldwide income, top 45%, foreign dividends max ~20%, CGT, CFC rules, exit 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.
| Kategori | Investor- / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investering | CHF 225'000 |
| Gebyrer (familie) | CHF 210 |
| Indkomst / år | — |
| Formue | — |
| Min. ophold | 0 |
| PR | nu |
| Statsborgerskab | 5 |
| Arbejde | yes |
| Berettiget | all |
| Skat | SA resident (ordinarily resident or 91-day physical test): worldwide income, top 45%, foreign dividends max ~20%, CGT, CFC rules, exit tax |
| Pr. | 2026-10 |
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