Temporary residence & work permit – company founder/owner (self-employment) (Привремен престој заради работа – странец основач/самовработен)
Temporary residence & work permit – company founder/owner (self-employment) is a residence route in North Macedonia (Entreprenör). Register DOO/DOOEL, business plan, proof of capital/financial capacity; Employment Agency work permit. 1 yr, up to 3 yrs after a year of continuous representation. No fixed minimum published (low confidence). Fees ~€90/person (approx).
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
Residents taxed worldwide at flat 10% PIT; dividends and capital gains 10%
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.
| Kategori | Entreprenör |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Avgifter (familj) | CHF 250 |
| Inkomst / år | — |
| Tillgångar | — |
| Min. vistelse | — |
| PUT | 5 |
| Medborgarskap | 8 |
| Arbete | ownBusiness |
| Behörig | all (Russians need entry visa since 2022) |
| Skatt | Residents taxed worldwide at flat 10% PIT; dividends and capital gains 10% |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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