Temporary residence permit for start-up entrepreneurs (Elamisluba idufirma ettevõtluseks)
Temporary residence permit for start-up entrepreneurs is a residence route in Estonia (Ondernemer). Startup Estonia committee approval of scalable, innovative business; means ~€160/month per person; no fixed capital. State fees ~€200/person.
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 8 years.
How holders are taxed
22% flat; distribution-based 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.
| Categorie | Ondernemer |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 600 |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | CHF 1'800 |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | 5 |
| Staatsburgerschap | 8 |
| Werk | ownBusiness |
| Komt in aanmerking | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| Belasting | 22% flat; distribution-based CIT |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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