Residence permit for self-employed persons (Uppehållstillstånd för egna företagare)
Changes or availability under review — PR permits largely abolished from 12 Jul 2026 (5-yr EU long-term resident permits instead); stricter good-conduct rules from 13 Jul 2026
Residence permit for self-employed persons is a residence route in Sweden (Empreendedor). Own ≥51% and run the business; industry + management experience; Swedish/English; credible budget & customer network. Funds SEK 200,000 (+100,000 spouse, +50,000/child) for 2 yrs. Extension: profitable business supporting family. Fee SEK 2,000/1,500/750.
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
Worldwide income; sole-trader profit as earned income (~32–52%) or AB at 20.6% + dividends under 3:12 rules; no wealth tax.
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 360 |
| Rendimento / ano | — |
| Património | CHF 17'100 |
| Estadia mín. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Cidadania | 8 |
| Trabalho | ownBusiness |
| Elegível | Non-EU/EEA/CH nationals |
| Impostos | Worldwide income; sole-trader profit as earned income (~32–52%) or AB at 20.6% + dividends under 3:12 rules; no wealth tax. |
| À data de | 2026-10 |
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