Red-White-Red Card for start-up founders (Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte für Start-up-Gründer/innen)

Red-White-Red Card for start-up founders is a residence route in Austria (Imprenditore). Innovative start-up, ≥€30,000 capital (≥50% own equity), significant management control, business plan, ≥50 of 85 points (qualification, experience, age, language). Renewal: turnover ≥€200k or further €100k funding; then RWR Card plus. Fee €218 pp.

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Requirements at a glance

The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 28'200. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.

How holders are taxed

Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; company profits 23% CIT + 27.5% on distributions

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.

CategoriaImprenditore
InvestimentoCHF 28'200
Tasse (famiglia)CHF 615
Reddito / anno—
Patrimonio—
Soggiorno min.—
Residenza perm.5
Cittadinanza10
LavoroownBusiness
AmmessiNon-EU nationals with innovative business
ImposteWorldwide income, progressive up to 55%; company profits 23% CIT + 27.5% on distributions
Stato al2026-10
Pagina ufficiale
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