Self-employed / company founder permit (non-EU) (Bewilligung zur selbständigen Erwerbstätigkeit, Art. 19 AIG)
Self-employed / company founder permit (non-EU) is a residence route in Switzerland (創業者). Must serve Swiss economic interest: sustainable business plan, new jobs/investment/innovation in CH, financial & operational prerequisites, personal qualifications; counted against annual non-EU quotas. No fixed minimum investment (cantons often expect several CHF 100k + local jobs). Gov fees ~CHF 600 (family of 3).
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 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Ordinary worldwide taxation; company profits ~12–21% combined
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.
| 類別 | 創業者 |
|---|---|
| 投資 | — |
| 費用（家庭） | CHF 600 |
| 收入 / 年 | — |
| 資產 | — |
| 最低居住 | — |
| 永居 | 10 |
| 入籍 | 10 |
| 工作 | ownBusiness |
| 申請資格 | Non-EU/EFTA (qualified) |
| 稅收 | Ordinary worldwide taxation; company profits ~12–21% combined |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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