Residence permit for self-employed persons (sole proprietorship) (Oppholdstillatelse for selvstendig næringsdrivende)
Residence permit for self-employed persons (sole proprietorship) is a residence route in Norway (Entrepreneur). Own sole proprietorship (ENK, not AS) requiring your skilled-worker qualification (degree or 3-yr vocational); expected profit ≥NOK 341,373/yr pre-tax; must live in Norway and run it actively; no other work incl. remote. Fees approx (≈NOK 6,300 + spouse).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 27'310. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income; business income up to ~47%; wealth tax ~1.0–1.1% on net wealth incl. company shares; 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.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 1'520 |
| Income / yr | CHF 27'310 |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 3 |
| Citizenship | 8 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | Non-EU/EEA/CH skilled workers |
| Tax | Worldwide income; business income up to ~47%; wealth tax ~1.0–1.1% on net wealth incl. company shares; exit tax. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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