Trade Licence and Self-Employed Work Permit
Trade Licence and Self-Employed Work Permit is a residence route in British Virgin Islands (Empreendedor). Non-Belonger must obtain a local trade licence (often with Belonger participation depending on sector) and a work permit for own business with genuine local substance. No passive investor route exists. Fees/criteria discretionary; low confidence.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 20 years.
How holders are taxed
No income, dividend or capital-gains tax; payroll tax on remuneration from local business.
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 | — |
| Taxas (família) | — |
| Rendimento / ano | — |
| Património | — |
| Estadia mín. | — |
| RP | 10 |
| Cidadania | 20 |
| Trabalho | ownBusiness |
| Elegível | all |
| Impostos | No income, dividend or capital-gains tax; payroll tax on remuneration from local business. |
| À data de | 2026-10 |
General information only — not tax, legal, immigration, investment or financial advice, and no client relationship. Figures are simplified, indicative and may be out of date. Always verify with the official authority and a licensed professional in the country concerned before acting. Partner links, if any, are marked and may earn us a fee.