Residence permit for freelancers (§21(5) AufenthG) (Aufenthaltserlaubnis für Freiberufler)
Residence permit for freelancers (§21(5) AufenthG) is a residence route in Germany (Imprenditore). Liberal profession (artist, IT, consultant…) with client letters, required licence, financing; 45+ needs pension provision. Fees: visa €75 + permit €100 per adult (half for children).
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 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide 14–45%
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 410 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 5 |
| Lavoro | ownBusiness |
| Ammessi | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| Imposte | Worldwide 14–45% |
| 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.