Self-Employment Visa (Decreto Flussi quota) (Visto per lavoro autonomo)

Self-Employment Visa (Decreto Flussi quota) is a residence route in Italy (Empreendedor). Annual quota (DPCM 2 Oct 2025: ~500 places for entrepreneurs, professionals, company officers, artists, startup founders). Entrepreneur category: ≥€500k own funds + 3 jobs; certified resources ≥€21,303; prior income ≥~€8.5k. Gov fees ~€800 (family of 3).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Italy

Anagrafe registration, domicile (centre of personal/family ties) or presence for >183 days of the year → arrive by ~1 July

All-or-nothing year (treaty may split); registration = rebuttable presumption since 2024; physical days not strictly needed; flat tax 24-bis

Residence certificate: Agenzia Entrate certificate of residence

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

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Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →

Requirements at a glance

You need an annual income of about CHF 7'990. 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 23–43%; 15% flat 'forfettario' possible for small self-employed

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)	CHF 750
Rendimento / ano	CHF 7'990
Património	CHF 20'000
Estadia mín.	—
RP	5
Cidadania	10
Trabalho	ownBusiness
Elegível	non-EU/EEA nationals; quota (500/yr for listed categories)
Impostos	Worldwide 23–43%; 15% flat 'forfettario' possible for small self-employed
À data de	2026-10

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