Temporary residence for commercial activities (business investor) (Drept de ședere temporară pentru desfășurarea de activități comerciale)
Temporary residence for commercial activities (business investor) is a residence route in Romania (Unternehmer). D/AC visa: business plan endorsed by Ministry of Economy; invest ≥EUR 100,000 (SRL) or 150,000 (SA) and create 10/15 jobs within 12 months; means ≥EUR 700/mo (shareholder). 3-yr permits from EUR 500k or 50 jobs. Family via reunion.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 94'000. You need an annual income of about CHF 7'900. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide once resident: 10% flat income tax; 16% dividends (2026); micro-company regime 1% turnover tax possible.
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 | Unternehmer |
|---|---|
| Investition | CHF 94'000 |
| Gebühren (Familie) | CHF 700 |
| Einkommen / Jahr | CHF 7'900 |
| Vermögen | — |
| Mindestaufenthalt | — |
| Niederlassung | 5 |
| Einbürgerung | 8 |
| Arbeit | ownBusiness |
| Berechtigt | all (Russians: consulates outside Russia not issuing visas) |
| Steuern | Worldwide once resident: 10% flat income tax; 16% dividends (2026); micro-company regime 1% turnover tax possible. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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