Residence permit for self-employed persons (sole proprietorship) (Oppholdstillatelse for selvstendig næringsdrivende)

Residence permit for self-employed persons (sole proprietorship) is a residence route in Norway (起業家). Own sole proprietorship (ENK, not AS) requiring your skilled-worker qualification (degree or 3-yr vocational); expected profit ≥NOK 341,373/yr pre-tax; must live in Norway and run it actively; no other work incl. remote. Fees approx (≈NOK 6,300 + spouse).

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Requirements at a glance

You need an annual income of about CHF 27'310. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.

How holders are taxed

Worldwide income; business income up to ~47%; wealth tax ~1.0–1.1% on net wealth incl. company shares; exit tax.

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 1'520
所得 / 年CHF 27'310
資産—
最低滞在—
永住権3
市民権8
就労ownBusiness
対象者Non-EU/EEA/CH skilled workers
税金Worldwide income; business income up to ~47%; wealth tax ~1.0–1.1% on net wealth incl. company shares; exit tax.
時点2026-10
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