Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)
Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) is a residence route in Ireland (Entrepreneur). €50,000 funding (savings, loans, VC, angel or state grant) for a High Potential Start-Up: innovative product, ≥10 jobs and €1m sales within 3–4 yrs, HQ in Ireland, <5 yrs old. Committee approval; €350 application fee; 2 yrs then 3-yr renewal.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 47'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Irish tax resident; non-domiciled can use remittance basis on foreign investment income
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.
| Catégorie | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investissement | CHF 47'000 |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 1'180 |
| Revenu / an | — |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | — |
| Résidence perm. | 5 |
| Citoyenneté | 5 |
| Travail | ownBusiness |
| Éligibles | non-EEA founders |
| Impôts | Irish tax resident; non-domiciled can use remittance basis on foreign investment income |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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