Self-employed / company founder permit (non-EU) (Bewilligung zur selbständigen Erwerbstätigkeit, Art. 19 AIG)

Self-employed / company founder permit (non-EU) is a residence route in Switzerland (Entrepreneur). Must serve Swiss economic interest: sustainable business plan, new jobs/investment/innovation in CH, financial & operational prerequisites, personal qualifications; counted against annual non-EU quotas. No fixed minimum investment (cantons often expect several CHF 100k + local jobs). Gov fees ~CHF 600 (family of 3).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Switzerland

Swiss domicile: home + intent to stay, register with commune; else 30 days with work or 90 days without

Resident from arrival day (pro-rata year); lump-sum (forfait) for non-Swiss without Swiss gainful work

Residence certificate: Cantonal TRC; lump-sum taxpayers need modified lump sum for some treaties (DE, AT, IT, BE, CA, NO, US)

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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Requirements at a glance

Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.

How holders are taxed

Ordinary worldwide taxation; company profits ~12–21% combined

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 600
Revenu / an	—
Avoirs	—
Séjour min.	—
Résidence perm.	10
Citoyenneté	10
Travail	ownBusiness
Éligibles	Non-EU/EFTA (qualified)
Impôts	Ordinary worldwide taxation; company profits ~12–21% combined
État au	2026-10

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