Red-White-Red Card for start-up founders (Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte für Start-up-Gründer/innen)
Red-White-Red Card for start-up founders is a residence route in Austria (Imprenditore). Innovative start-up, ≥€30,000 capital (≥50% own equity), significant management control, business plan, ≥50 of 85 points (qualification, experience, age, language). Renewal: turnover ≥€200k or further €100k funding; then RWR Card plus. Fee €218 pp.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 28'200. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; company profits 23% CIT + 27.5% on distributions
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.
| Categoria | Imprenditore |
|---|---|
| Investimento | CHF 28'200 |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 615 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 10 |
| Lavoro | ownBusiness |
| Ammessi | Non-EU nationals with innovative business |
| Imposte | Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; company profits 23% CIT + 27.5% on distributions |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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