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Entrepreneur Residence

Build an innovative business and establish residence

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Spain provides a dedicated residence pathway for third-country nationals who intend to start, develop or direct an innovative entrepreneurial activity of special economic interest to Spain.

The programme operates under Law 14/2013 and a favourable ENISA project assessment is a fundamental element.

CETO Global assesses each case and coordinates the process with qualified Spanish legal and immigration professionals.

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The Core Requirement

A favourable ENISA assessment is required

  • A genuine innovative project
  • Special economic interest for Spain
  • A credible founder profile
  • A detailed and realistic business plan
  • Sufficient project financing
  • Demonstrable added value for the Spanish economy

What ENISA Assesses

The Entrepreneur

  • Professional profile
  • Experience and qualifications
  • Role and involvement in the project

The Business Plan

  • Product or service
  • Market and business model
  • Financing and projections
  • Spanish operations and growth

Value for Spain

  • Innovation
  • Economic impact
  • Technology
  • Market development and investment potential

No Universal Fixed Amount

There is no statutory fixed minimum investment or universal fixed job-creation number. Financing must be credible and sufficient for the actual project.

Important Distinctions

  • Company formation alone does not create residence eligibility
  • Traditional businesses may fit Self-Employed Residence better
  • The route is not Spain's former Golden Visa
  • Personal subsistence funds and business financing are separate considerations

Our Process

  1. 01

    Founder Assessment

    Review experience, qualifications and role.

  2. 02

    Project Strategy

    Test innovation and Spanish economic interest.

  3. 03

    Business Plan

    Document the model, financing and operations.

  4. 04

    ENISA Preparation

    Prepare the project for the official assessment.

  5. 05

    Residence Filing

    Coordinate the appropriate immigration procedure.

  6. 06

    Spanish Launch

    Support corporate, tax, banking and operational coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fixed minimum investment?

No universal statutory minimum applies, but the project must have realistic and sufficient financing.

Must I create a fixed number of jobs?

No universal number applies, although economic impact can strengthen the project.

Does buying property qualify?

No. This is an active entrepreneurial pathway, not a property-investment route.

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We coordinate the founder profile, business plan, ENISA assessment and residence process.

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