Temporary residence and work as company founder/director (Privremeni boravak i rad — osnivač / izvršni direktor društva)
Temporary residence and work as company founder/director is a residence route in Montenegro (Empreendedor). Register a Montenegrin company (minimal capital), be founder/executive director; unified residence+work permit; company must show real activity (tax payments, employees) at renewal.
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
Corporate tax 9–15%; personal 0–15%
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 | 5 |
| Cidadania | 10 |
| Trabalho | ownBusiness |
| Elegível | all non-EU |
| Impostos | Corporate tax 9–15%; personal 0–15% |
| À data de | 2026-10 |
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