Start-up founder temporary residence permit (Uzturēšanās atļauja jaunuzņēmuma dibinātājam)
Start-up founder temporary residence permit is a residence route in Latvia (Doanh nhân). Innovative business idea approved by LIAA; bank statement ≥EUR 6,000 per adult + EUR 1,800 per child; max 5 foreign founders per project. 3-yr permit, family included. State fees ~€160/person (approx).
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 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed worldwide: PIT 25.5%/33%; dividends from Latvian co. taxed via 20% CIT on distribution
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.
| Loại | Doanh nhân |
|---|---|
| Đầu tư | — |
| Phí (gia đình) | CHF 450 |
| Thu nhập / năm | — |
| Tài sản | CHF 5'640 |
| Lưu trú tối thiểu | — |
| Thường trú | 5 |
| Quốc tịch | 10 |
| Làm việc | ownBusiness |
| Đối tượng | Not citizens of 25 listed states incl. Russia, Belarus, Iran (Cab. Reg. 554) |
| Not available to | Russia, Belarus, Iran |
| Thuế | Residents taxed worldwide: PIT 25.5%/33%; dividends from Latvian co. taxed via 20% CIT on distribution |
| Tính đến | 2026-10 |
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