Temporary residence permit for start-up entrepreneurs (Elamisluba idufirma ettevõtluseks)
Temporary residence permit for start-up entrepreneurs is a residence route in Estonia (Emprendedor). Startup Estonia committee approval of scalable, innovative business; means ~€160/month per person; no fixed capital. State fees ~€200/person.
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
22% flat; distribution-based CIT
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.
| Categoría | Emprendedor |
|---|---|
| Inversión | — |
| Tasas (familia) | CHF 600 |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | CHF 1'800 |
| Estancia mín. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Ciudadanía | 8 |
| Trabajo | ownBusiness |
| Requisitos | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| Impuestos | 22% flat; distribution-based CIT |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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