Start-up founder temporary residence permit (Uzturēšanās atļauja jaunuzņēmuma dibinātājam)
Start-up founder temporary residence permit is a residence route in Latvia (Imprenditore). Innovative business idea approved by LIAA; bank statement ≥EUR 6,000 per adult + EUR 1,800 per child; max 5 foreign founders per project. 3-yr permit, family included. State fees ~€160/person (approx).
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
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.
| Categoria | Imprenditore |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 450 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | CHF 5'640 |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 10 |
| Lavoro | ownBusiness |
| Ammessi | Not citizens of 25 listed states incl. Russia, Belarus, Iran (Cab. Reg. 554) |
| Not available to | Russia, Belarus, Iran |
| Imposte | Residents taxed worldwide: PIT 25.5%/33%; dividends from Latvian co. taxed via 20% CIT on distribution |
| 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.