Long-term visa / residence permit for the purpose of doing business (Živno visa) (Dlouhodobé vízum / pobyt za účelem podnikání)
Long-term visa / residence permit for the purpose of doing business (Živno visa) is a residence route in Czechia (Imprenditore). Trade licence (živnost) or company executive/shareholder; proof of funds (~CZK 156,500), accommodation, insurance; apply at embassy (quotas). Visa CZK 5,000, ≤1 yr; then long-term permit ≤2 yrs.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
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 once resident: PIT 15%/23%; optional flat tax (paušální daň) for small sole traders; 15% dividends.
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 | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 400 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | CHF 6'000 |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 10 |
| Lavoro | ownBusiness |
| Ammessi | all except Russian/Belarusian nationals |
| Not available to | Russia, Belarus |
| Imposte | Worldwide once resident: PIT 15%/23%; optional flat tax (paušální daň) for small sole traders; 15% dividends. |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.