BUSINESS IMMIGRATION

Set Up Your Own Business in Canada!

Every year Canada attracts thousands of experienced business people with investment capital, business acumen and management skills who can contribute to the economic development and create new jobs to strengthen the Canadian economy. Individuals with knowledge of business practices are always welcome in order to boost international trade opportunities with Canada. 

If you are a successful business person seeking new opportunities and challenges and intend to set your own business in Canada, the Federal Business class Immigration Programs are designed to encourage and facilitate your move. Both the federal and provincial/territorial governments welcome business immigrants and offer services to help immigrants start a business and settle in Canada. 

You can apply as federal business immigrant in any of three classes.  

      1.   Investor 

      2.  Entrepreneur 

      3.  Self Employed 

Our consultants have a business, finance and management background along with immigration specialization. We can better understand and establish whether your business experience is qualifying in terms of the percentage of equity you control, the assets and other key financial metrics of the business you operate and advise you of your eligibility under a program,. We will help you to assess which business immigration option for relocation to Canada is the best for you and your family. 

We can also provide you with information regarding the availability of business trade in Canada and help you in issuance of work permits under various applicable programs. 

1) Investor

The applicant must have a minimum net worth of at least CD $1.6 million supplemented by proven business and/or management experience and a desire to make a passive investment in Canada. If the investor wishes to settle in Quebec with a Quebec Selection Certificate, the same amount is invested with the Government of Quebec but the conditions for Quebec may vary slightly with the Federal Investor Class. 

2) Entrepreneur 

The Entrepreneur category seeks to attract experienced persons who will own and actively manage businesses in Canada.  The applicant must have managed and controlled percentage equity in a qualifying business.  He/she must also have a legally obtained a minimum net worth of CD $300,000 and will be subject to conditions upon arrival in Canada.

3) Self-employed

The applicant must have relevant experience in farm management, cultural activities or athletics. Actors, consultants, and operators of small business outlets also fall under this category.  The applicant is expected to create their own employment by purchasing and managing a farm in Canada, or to contribute to the cultural or athletic life of Canada

Each business class application can be made for only one class and cannot be changed once the application is submitted. The criteria you must meet to qualify are different for each class.

Besides the Federal Business Investment Programs specified above, you can also immigrate through investment in Provincial Programs which may help you immigrate faster. Please contact us for more details if you are interested in any of these programs or fill out our FREE ONLINE ASSESSMENT FORM.