September 2026Private companies
New opportunities for foreign permanent residents
Status: IN FORCE
- What changed
- Foreign nationals with permanent residence in Cuba can participate as partners/shareholders in Cuban private companies under the new framework.
- Who it affects
- Foreign residents · Investors · Business setup · Residency
- What it means in practice
- Permanent residence can now have greater economic importance for foreigners who intend to live, invest and operate businesses in Cuba.
- CPS note
- This applies to foreign nationals holding permanent residence in Cuba. It does not mean that foreign nationals in general can automatically become shareholders in a Cuban private company.
Last verified: 15 September 2026