I am an independent Management Consultant and would like to move to one of the countries of the EC to open a business. May I do so under the EPA?

February 09 2012 | Management Consulting Services

 

You may, as an Independent Management Consultant work in the EC.  However, you may not own or invest in a business there.  As an Independent Management Consultant you may work there providing that you have a contract with a European client that is not longer than 12 months.  You will also be subject to the following conditions:

You must have at least 6 years professional experience as a Management Consultant

When applying for temporary entry, you must have a university degree or equivalent qualification, and professional qualifications where required by law.

The temporary entry will be for a cumulative period not exceeding 6 months (or 25 weeks in Luxembourg) during a 12-month period or for the duration of the contract (whichever is less).

The visa permits only the contracted service activity, no other business activities.

 

There are also some conditions that are applied to both Independent Management Consultants, and those Independent Professionals who are providing services related to Management Consultants that are imposed by individual countries.  They are:


 

 

Management Consulting Services

Services Related  to Management Consulting

Spain, Italy & Poland: Economics needs tests will be applied.

 

Belgium: Economic needs tests will be applied. 

 

Denmark: Economic needs tests will be applied. 

 

Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Lithuania, Romania & Slovakia: Economic needs tests will be applied. 

Spain, Italy & Poland: Economics needs tests will be applied.

 

Belgium: Economic needs tests will be applied. 

 

Denmark: Economic needs tests will be applied. 

 

Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Lithuania, Romania & Slovakia: Economic needs tests are applied.  

 

Hungary: Economic needs test, except for arbitration and conciliation where Hungary makes no commitment to allow the provision of these services through this form of supply.