Permanent Residence Certificate – Undertaking and Investment in a Business
Permanent Residence Certificate – Undertaking and Investment in a Business is a residence route in Turks and Caicos Islands (Empreendedor). Business investment ≥US$1.5m (Providenciales etc.) or ≥US$750k (Grand Turk, Salt Cay, South/Middle/North Caicos), employment-generating with ≥60% non-work-permit staff. Fees US$150 + US$1,500 + US$25,000 + US$200/dependant. Work only in own business.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 600'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after imediato years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
No income, dividend or capital-gains tax; business licence fees and NI/NHIP on payroll.
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 | Empreendedor |
|---|---|
| Investimento | CHF 600'000 |
| Taxas (família) | CHF 21'640 |
| Rendimento / ano | — |
| Patrimônio | — |
| Estadia mín. | — |
| RP | imediato |
| Cidadania | 5 |
| Trabalho | ownBusiness |
| Elegível | all |
| Impostos | No income, dividend or capital-gains tax; business licence fees and NI/NHIP on payroll. |
| Data de referência | 2026-10 |
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