Conditions for Obtaining Swiss Residence through Investment
Obtaining Swiss residence through investment or company registration is one of the methods for immigrating to Switzerland and gaining residency in the country. This approach, also referred to as investment-based immigration, self-employment, entrepreneurship, or company registration, has specific conditions that we will briefly outline below.
Swiss residence laws stipulate requirements for individuals who wish to work and live in Switzerland through investment or self-employment.
In general, for the right of residence to be granted to you and your family, including your spouse and children under the age of eighteen, the following five conditions must be met:
- Your profession and occupation are needed in Switzerland.
- Sufficient capital is available to start the business.
- You possess the ability and personal qualifications to initiate and operate the business.
- A vacant quota is available in the canton (province) where you intend to establish the business.
- The business you plan to start will create job opportunities and income for several individuals.
The minimum required capital amount is not specified by law and depends on individual circumstances and the type of business. Your business plan should demonstrate a positive outlook for its future. Our expertise in this field can be valuable in this regard.
Our law office, situated in the heart of Switzerland, specializes in assisting with residency acquisition through financial empowerment, work, or investment.
Swiss Residence through Company Registration
Upon acceptance of your business plan, you will be granted a temporary residence permit. Under favorable conditions, it is possible to obtain a permanent residence card after residing in Switzerland for five years. During the period of your granted residency, your spouse and children under the age of eighteen are also allowed to reside in Switzerland and enjoy all social and educational benefits, provided you have suitable housing and sufficient income.
The most crucial part of such applications is clarifying the business plan in line with residency regulations. In the initial stage, a complete application with all required documents is submitted to the cantonal immigration office. After necessary reviews and approval, the file is forwarded to the central immigration office in the capital, where experts conduct further assessments of the plan. If no objections are raised, the final permit will be sent to the cantonal immigration office.
Once these steps are completed, the embassy will issue you a visa and provide a deadline for implementing your plan in Switzerland. After successfully implementing the plan, your stay will be extended.
With our expertise and valuable experience in this field, our office in Switzerland handles all the aforementioned steps on your behalf. Feel free to contact us for more information and advice.
