Startup Residence Programme
Startup Residence Programme is a residence route in Malta (Imprenditore). Innovative startup endorsed by Malta Enterprise; ≥ €25k paid-in capital/investment (lower if already VC-funded); founders + key staff get 5-yr residence (renewable), family included. Fee ~€1,500.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 23'500. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Malta resident non-dom: remittance basis; company 35% with refunds (~5% effective)
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 23'500 |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 1'410 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 7 |
| Lavoro | ownBusiness |
| Ammessi | non-EU/EEA/CH nationals |
| Imposte | Malta resident non-dom: remittance basis; company 35% with refunds (~5% effective) |
| 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.