Residence permit for an entrepreneur (Oleskelulupa elinkeinonharjoittajalle)
Residence permit for an entrepreneur is a residence route in Finland (Imprenditore). Sole trader/partner, or ≥30% shareholder-manager of an Oy registered in Finland; ELY Centre assesses profitability; business income must secure support (≈€1,210/mo net Helsinki). Apply from abroad. Fee €750 online/€900 paper; permit 1–4 yrs.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 13'650. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 6 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income; corporate 20%; dividend/capital income 30–34%; no wealth tax.
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 1'500 |
| Reddito / anno | CHF 13'650 |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 6 |
| Cittadinanza | 8 |
| Lavoro | ownBusiness |
| Ammessi | Non-EU/EEA/CH nationals |
| Imposte | Worldwide income; corporate 20%; dividend/capital income 30–34%; no wealth tax. |
| 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.