Temporary residence for professional/self-employed activities (Drept de ședere temporară pentru desfășurarea de activități profesionale)
Temporary residence for professional/self-employed activities is a residence route in Romania (Imprenditore). Liberal-profession/self-employed activity authorised under Romanian law (e.g., lawyer, doctor, consultant registered as PFA where allowed), proof of qualification & experience; income ≥ average gross salary (~RON 9,900/mo).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 22'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide once resident: 10% flat tax on net professional income + social/health contributions.
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 500 |
| Reddito / anno | CHF 22'000 |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 8 |
| Lavoro | ownBusiness |
| Ammessi | all (regulated liberal professions) |
| Imposte | Worldwide once resident: 10% flat tax on net professional income + social/health contributions. |
| 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.