Employment Permit to Conduct a Business (Investor Permit)
Employment Permit to Conduct a Business (Investor Permit) is a residence route in Namibia (Entrepreneur). New dedicated investor permit since 1 Sep 2026 via NIPDB (assessment target 30 working days); up to 5 yrs vs 2 yrs for ordinary permits. Minimum investment not yet published – judged on capital, jobs, skills transfer, local value. Fee NAD 2,600 per year. Reserved sectors apply.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Source-based: foreign income/dividends not taxed in Namibia; Namibian income up to 37%
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.
| Catégorie | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | — + CHF 120 / an |
| Revenu / an | — |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | 0 |
| Résidence perm. | — |
| Citoyenneté | 10 |
| Travail | ownBusiness |
| Éligibles | all |
| Impôts | Source-based: foreign income/dividends not taxed in Namibia; Namibian income up to 37% |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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