Red-White-Red Card for start-up founders (Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte für Start-up-Gründer/innen)
Red-White-Red Card for start-up founders is a residence route in Austria (Entrepreneur). Innovative start-up, ≥€30,000 capital (≥50% own equity), significant management control, business plan, ≥50 of 85 points (qualification, experience, age, language). Renewal: turnover ≥€200k or further €100k funding; then RWR Card plus. Fee €218 pp.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 28'200. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; company profits 23% CIT + 27.5% on distributions
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.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 28'200 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 615 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | 10 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | Non-EU nationals with innovative business |
| Tax | Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; company profits 23% CIT + 27.5% on distributions |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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