This pathway is designed exclusively for non-EU citizens who want a realistic, business-driven route to European residency. We don’t just offer legal advice; we act as your operational partner to establish an EU Micro-Enterprise that serves as the foundation for your legal status.
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We specialize in identifying and establishing small, lean businesses with a minimum CAPEX of €25,000. This entry point is the most realistic floor for non-EU citizens to demonstrate genuine economic activity to immigration authorities without requiring millions in investment.
By leveraging business acquisition or company formation, we move you systematically from a Work Permit to Permanent Residency (PR), and finally to a Passport.
From €25k to Residency to EU Passport – Our model creates a clear, repeatable route from a small business investment to permanent legal status and, eventually, citizenship:
We acquire a vetted micro-business on your behalf or establish a lean new company with a minimum capital outlay of €25,000. Each target is selected for real economic activity and immigration suitability. We prefer to initiate this process in Romania, as this is where we have achieved the highest success rates and hold the strongest network of local partners. Once your operations are settled in Romania, expanding your presence by setting up a branch office in any other EU country of your choice becomes a straightforward and streamlined process.
Typical timelines: company sourcing & due diligence 2–6 weeks; company formation or transfer & registration 2–4 weeks. Total: 4–10 weeks.
We transfer majority ownership to you and appoint you as director. This structure supports your entrepreneur’s visa / work-permit application by proving genuine control and operational responsibility. Typical timelines: Power of Attorney 1-2 weeks, ownership transfer and corporate registry updates 1–3 weeks; shareholder documentation preparation 1–2 weeks. Total: 5–7 weeks (can overlap with Step 1).
Using the company and your director role, we secure the initial right to live and work in the chosen EU country (entrepreneur visa or work permit), managing all filings and documentation.
Typical timelines: work-permit application 4 – 6 weeks, government processing 2–3 months depending on applicant’s citizenship and country of application and route. Total: 3–6 months.
We can help you run the operational side: bookkeeping, payroll, local hires, contracts and regulatory compliance so the business demonstrates ongoing activity and meets residency requirements.
Typical timelines: ongoing support begins immediately after company setup; first demonstrable business activity usually visible within 1–6 months (depends on sector). Initial reporting & accounting setup 2–6 weeks.
After the statutory residency period (typically 3–5 years depending on the country and visa route) you become eligible to apply for Permanent Residency. We prepare and submit the PR application once you meet continuous-residence and activity requirements, supported by verified business records, tax returns and proof of residence.
Typical eligibility timelines: apply after ~3 years in accelerated routes; most commonly after 4–5 years of continuous residence and documented business activity. Government decision time on PR applications: 2–12 months. Overall timeline from initial residency to PR grant: typically, 3–5 years (country-dependent).
Once PR requirements and naturalization conditions (language, civic integration, clean record) are satisfied, we guide you through the citizenship application to obtain an EU passport. For most EU countries, naturalization requires an additional 1–3 years after PR.
Typical timelines: eligibility for naturalization often: 1–3 years after PR (accelerated countries may allow sooner); government processing for citizenship: 6–24 months. Overall timeline from initial residency to passport: commonly ~4–7 years in accelerated routes, and ~4–8+ years in standard routes (country-dependent).
Based on our experience, these are the business types we most commonly acquire or establish for clients, and those with strong prospects for non-reimbursable EU funding. All recommended targets are structured to be debt-free at handover.
We don’t just file papers; we act as your European Operational Partner. We ensure your business is compliant, functional, and growing, which is the most secure way to satisfy immigration authorities that your presence is an asset to the state. Since 2010, we have helped hundreds of individuals secure residency, with the vast majority successfully progressing to full EU citizenship and passports.
Owned and operated by EU citizens; we provide the local credibility and governance required to satisfy immigration authorities that your business is a genuine asset to the state.
Everything you need to know about the Estonian Digital Nomad Visa application process
It is a common misconception that the mere act of company registration is a ticket to European residency. In many EU jurisdictions, with Romania being a prime example, it is technically possible to register a basic legal entity in as little as three days for a total fee of approximately €200. These “off the shelf” set-ups or low cost registrations are perfectly functional for EU citizens who already possess the inherent right to live, work, and access the banking system within the region. They are essentially administrative shells designed for those who already have a foot in the door.
However, for a non-EU applicant, these fast and low-cost formations remain functionally inadequate for residency and, to be honest, are not worth the paper they are printed on. Immigration authorities do not grant residency permits based on a registration certificate alone; they grant them based on commercial substance. These €200 entities typically lack the local premises, professional credibility, resident management, and historical tax data required to prove you are running a genuine business. Consequently, they do not qualify you for an entrepreneur visa or a work permit because they fail to demonstrate that your presence is a legitimate economic asset to the state.
Crucially, the most significant barrier you will face is the banking hurdle. In the current regulatory environment, modern bank KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti Money Laundering) procedures have become incredibly rigorous. International banks will almost universally refuse to open corporate accounts for companies that lack a verifiable local presence, active operations, or a resident director. Without a functional bank account, your business cannot operate, pay taxes, or satisfy the ongoing compliance requirements of your residency.
Our €25k Micro Enterprise model is specifically designed to solve these systemic issues before they arise. We focus on substance by identifying and acquiring or establishing a functional, debt free entity that is genuinely bankable. We ensure the business meets the strict economic criteria required by both immigration officials and financial institutions, providing you with an operational business that meets institutional expectations from day one. In short, we spend the capital where it matters: building credibility and substance that actually secures your legal right to live in Europe.
To maintain your residency permit and progress toward Permanent Residency (PR), most countries require you to spend a significant portion of the year (usually 183 days+) in the country. If your goal is only to travel, a Digital Nomad visa may be better, but for the business route, “physical presence” is key to proving the business is being managed locally.
Yes. Once your residency/work permit as a director is approved, you can apply for family reunification for your spouse and dependent children. They will typically receive residency permits linked to yours, granting them access to local education and healthcare.
Because we focus on “micro-enterprises” with low overhead, we mitigate risk through lean operations. However, if a business ceases to be active, your residency permit may be at risk during the renewal stage. This is why we act as your Operational Partner to ensure the business remains compliant and functional.
The €25k is your minimum Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) for the business itself (acquisition or setup). Government filing fees, legal services, and immigration processing fees are separate costs which we outline clearly during your private consultation.
Romania currently offers the most efficient balance of low operational costs, a simplified tax regime for micro-enterprises, and a high success rate for entrepreneur-based residency. It acts as a “Gateway to Europe,” allowing you to settle first and expand into other EU markets later.
Yes, provided the new activity is properly registered and continues to support your residency requirements. We help manage these transitions to ensure your permit remains valid.
For the initial residency and work permit, language is usually not a requirement if the business is functional. However, for Permanent Residency (Step 5) and Citizenship (Step 6), most EU countries require a basic to intermediate level of the local language.
Absolutely. We perform rigorous due diligence on any acquisition. We only hand over companies that are cleared of all liabilities, taxes, and debts, ensuring you start on a clean slate.
Usually, a business needs at least one year of financial history to tap into major grants. We have structured the business from day one to meet the eligibility criteria for future non-reimbursable funding in sectors like IT, Green Energy, or Agri-tech.
Our success rate is over 95%. Rejections are rare and almost always tied to undisclosed background issues or a failure to provide requested personal documentation from the client’s side. If the failure is on our end, we operate a transparent reimbursement policy.
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The goal of this brief call is to determine "Fit." We discuss your functional goals and financial capacity at a high level to ensure our micro-enterprise model or citizenship pathways align with your expectations.
For specific step-by-step planning, country selection, and business targeting, we move into a deep-dive consultation. The fee for this session is fully credited back to your project amount should you choose to move forward with our services.
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