Temporary residence permit – investment in company capital (Uzturēšanās atļauja – ieguldījums kapitālsabiedrības pamatkapitālā)
Temporary residence permit – investment in company capital is a residence route in Latvia (משקיע / ויזת זהב). ≥EUR 50,000 in share capital of company with ≤50 staff & turnover ≤EUR 10M, or ≥EUR 100,000 in larger company; EUR 10,000 state fee; company historically must pay ≥EUR 40,000 taxes/yr. Permit now max 2 yrs (was 5).
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 47'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed worldwide: PIT 25.5%/33%; dividends from Latvian co. taxed via 20% CIT on distribution
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.
| קטגוריה | משקיע / ויזת זהב |
|---|---|
| השקעה | CHF 47'000 |
| אגרות (משפחה) | CHF 9'700 |
| הכנסה / שנה | — |
| נכסים | — |
| שהיית מינ׳ | — |
| קבע | 5 |
| אזרחות | 10 |
| עבודה | ownBusiness |
| זכאים | Not Russian citizens (business-immigration routes closed to them); Belarusians eligible with vetting |
| Not available to | Russia |
| מס | Residents taxed worldwide: PIT 25.5%/33%; dividends from Latvian co. taxed via 20% CIT on distribution |
| נכון ל | 2026-10 |
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