Permanent Residence – Business (s.27(c))
Permanent Residence – Business (s.27(c)) is a residence route in South Africa (Inversor / 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 ya 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.
| Categoría | Inversor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Inversión | CHF 225'000 |
| Tasas (familia) | CHF 210 |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | 0 |
| RP | ya |
| Ciudadanía | 5 |
| Trabajo | yes |
| Requisitos | all |
| Impuestos | SA resident (ordinarily resident or 91-day physical test): worldwide income, top 45%, foreign dividends max ~20%, CGT, CFC rules, exit tax |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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