Business setup for residency offers multiple advantages including legal residence rights for your entire family, access to quality education and healthcare systems, global mobility through stronger passport access, favorable business environment and tax benefits, and a clear pathway to permanent residency and citizenship. Unlike investment-only programs, entrepreneur residency demonstrates economic contribution while building a legitimate international business that can generate ongoing returns.

Processing timelines differ by country. France entrepreneur visas typically take 3-6 months from business formation to visa approval. Portugal D2 visas process in 4-8 months from company setup to residency approval. Canada provincial entrepreneur programs take 12-24 months for permanent residency. Dubai Golden Visa can be obtained within 2-3 months after company formation. We provide realistic timelines considering your specific situation and current processing speeds.

Yes, all programs we work with include family provisions. France allows spouse and dependent children under entrepreneur residency. Portugal D2 visa covers spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents. Canada permanent residency through entrepreneur programs includes entire family. Dubai Golden Visa permits sponsorship of spouse, children of any age, and parents. We handle complete family documentation and application support for all members.

These programs require genuine business operations, not passive investment. France requires active business management and economic contribution. Portugal D2 demands operational business with job creation. Canada entrepreneur programs need active management and business development. Dubai Golden Visa through business requires legitimate operating company. We help structure businesses that satisfy immigration requirements while aligning with your actual business interests and operational capacity.

Portugal offers the fastest European citizenship pathway at 5 years from D2 visa with language requirements. France requires 5 years of residency before citizenship eligibility. Canada offers citizenship after 3 years of permanent residency. Dubai does not offer citizenship through business, but provides renewable 10-year Golden Visa with long-term residence benefits and business advantages in a tax-free environment.

Ongoing obligations vary by country but typically include maintaining active business operations, filing annual company returns and tax declarations, meeting minimum physical presence requirements for residency renewal, and demonstrating continued economic contribution. We provide complete ongoing compliance support ensuring you meet all requirements for renewal and eventual citizenship eligibility without missing critical deadlines or regulatory changes.