Temporary Residence for Business Owners / Self-Employment (Leje qëndrimi e përkohshme – biznes / vetëpunësim)
Temporary Residence for Business Owners / Self-Employment is a residence route in Kosovo (起業家). Register a Kosovo company or individual business; means ≥EUR 5,000/person/yr (EUR 6,000 family), health insurance, clean record. 1-yr permits, extend 30 days before expiry. Practical route for remote workers (no DN visa). Gov fees ~EUR 270 (family of 3).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 4'700. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident after 183 days: progressive PIT 0–10%; dividends exempt from PIT; 10% CIT.
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.
| カテゴリー | 起業家 |
|---|---|
| 投資額 | — |
| 手数料（家族） | CHF 250 |
| 所得 / 年 | CHF 4'700 |
| 資産 | — |
| 最低滞在 | — |
| 永住権 | 5 |
| 市民権 | 5 |
| 就労 | ownBusiness |
| 対象者 | all (visa-required nationals incl. RU need D visa) |
| 税金 | Resident after 183 days: progressive PIT 0–10%; dividends exempt from PIT; 10% CIT. |
| 時点 | 2026-10 |
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