Europe · Business & Investor

Business, Investor & Entrepreneur Visas for Europe

Explore every business & investor pathway we cover for Europe. Each guide is prepared against the official government criteria and sets out who it suits, the eligibility, and the steps involved.

8 business & investor pathways

Europe business & investor pathways

01

Self-employment residence permit

Residence title for entrepreneurs establishing a commercial business, company branch, or managing director role in Germany.

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02

Freelance residence permit

Residence status for self-employed professionals in liberal arts, engineering, legal, IT architecture, and medical consulting.

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03

Business founder residence pathway

Structured corporate immigration pathway for international founders setting up GmbH or UG companies in the German market.

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04

Research and startup founder options

Dedicated immigration pathways for tech startups, university spin-offs, and incubatees backed by German venture capital or stat…

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05

Business residence routes by country

Comparative guide to commercial enterprise visas, corporate director permits, and founder incentives across Germany, Netherland…

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06

Startup visas in Europe — country comparison

Comparing French Tech Visa, Spanish Startup Act, Dutch Startup Visa, and German regional startup accelerators for innovative fo…

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07

Investor residence routes — current-status verification

Critical update on European Golden Visa landscape following real estate route closures in Portugal and Spain, focusing on fund…

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08

Self-employment and freelancer permits

Comparative guide to independent contractor, freelance, and liberal profession permits across Germany (Freiberufler), Netherlan…

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