Residence Card via Own Business / Investment (Carte de séjour (commerçant/investisseur))
Residence Card via Own Business / Investment is a residence route in Guinea (Entrepreneur). You register a company at the APIP one-stop shop and need a trade register extract and tax ID. You then get a residence card. There is no investor-residence programme. The country has been in a military transition since 2021, and elections were held in December 2025.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 40%.
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.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work permission | own business only |
| Eligible | Open to everyone. |
| Tax | Residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 40%. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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