Long-term visa / residence permit for the purpose of doing business (Živno visa) (Dlouhodobé vízum / pobyt za účelem podnikání)
Long-term visa / residence permit for the purpose of doing business (Živno visa) is a residence route in Czechia (기업가). Trade licence (živnost) or company executive/shareholder; proof of funds (~CZK 156,500), accommodation, insurance; apply at embassy (quotas). Visa CZK 5,000, ≤1 yr; then long-term permit ≤2 yrs.
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
Worldwide once resident: PIT 15%/23%; optional flat tax (paušální daň) for small sole traders; 15% dividends.
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.
| 카테고리 | 기업가 |
|---|---|
| 투자 | — |
| 수수료(가족) | CHF 400 |
| 소득 / 년 | — |
| 자산 | CHF 6'000 |
| 최소 체류 | — |
| 영주권 | 5 |
| 시민권 | 10 |
| 취업 | ownBusiness |
| 자격 | all except Russian/Belarusian nationals |
| Not available to | Russia, Belarus |
| 세금 | Worldwide once resident: PIT 15%/23%; optional flat tax (paušální daň) for small sole traders; 15% dividends. |
| 기준일 | 2026-10 |
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