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British Columbia Business Program
British Columbia sits on the west coast and is a melting pot of many cultures. Business owners benefit from its geographical location being closest to the eastern hemisphere, low taxes, and multicultural workforce. British Columbia seeks to attract investment and new business creation to the province. Applicants with business experience and who meet the necessary net worth and investment amounts can apply for a temporary work permit to develop their business. After two years, if the applicant meets the requirement of the program, the applicant can apply to become a permanent resident.
A Path To Permanent Residence
The British Columbia Business immigration program provides a path to permanent residence after at least 2 years of operating your company. Applicants must meet the conditions on which their work permits were issued to be eligible to apply for permanent residence.
Our team of Canadian business immigration experts will guide you through the process of the Self-Employed business program, work permit applications and permanent residence for the entire family.
Program Benefits:
- Get a work permit to operate your business.
- Live, work and settle in the province of British Columbia.
- Become a Permanent Resident in 2-3 years.
Program Requirements:
- Applicant must have net worth of $600,000 CAD (alone or combined
with spouse) - Make a personal investment of $200,000 CAD in your proposed
business and must acquire at least 66% equity interest - Create at least one (1) full time job for a Canadian
- In the past ten (10) years, must have experience in at least one of the
following:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as owner-manager, or
- Minimum of four (4) years as a senior manager, or
- A combination of one (1) year as owner-manager plus two (2)
years as senior manager
- Completed post-secondary education OR at least three years as an
active business owner-manager with 100% ownership in the business
in the five (5) years prior to the submission of the application - Be proficient in English with a minimum level of CLB 4
Self-Employment in Cultural Industries
Create a business that will contribute to Canadian culture such as advancement in technology, innovation, or improving the skills of Canadians. This is mainly targeted towards businesses that can demonstrate a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.
A Path To Permanent Residence
The Self-Employed program offers candidates an opportunity to apply for permanent residence after two years of operating their business in Canada.
Our team of Canadian business immigration experts will guide you through the process of the Self-Employed business program, work permit applications and permanent residence for the entire family.
Program Requirements:
- Must have experience in cultural activities or athletics at a world-class level or been self-employed in cultural activities or
athletics, in the five (5) years preceding the date of application. - Must be willing to be self-employed in Canada
- Must be awarded at least 35 points out of 100 maximum which are awarded based on factors such as age, education level, years of work experience, abilities in English and/or French,
and adaptability.
Program Benefits:
- No minimum investment amount required
- Be self-employed in Canada
- Get a work permit to come to Canada and operate your
business - Become a Permanent Resident in 1-2 years
Start-Up Visa Program
The Start-Up Visa program seeks to attract innovative companies that can complete a global scale. Canada is looking for entrepreneurs who are interested to grow their company in Canada. Applicants are required to link with investors such as venture capitalist firms, angel investors groups and business incubators from whom they will receive funding, guidance, and expertise in opening and operating their business in Canada.
A Path To Permanent Residence
Applicants that have acquired at least 12 months of
Canadian work experience through the start-up visa
may apply to become permanent residents.
Our team of Canadian business immigration
experts will guide you through the start-up visa
application process, work permit authorizations
and permanent residence for the entire family.
Program Benefits:
- Up to 5 shareholders can apply (each must have 10% equity or more)
- Receive a work permit to develop the business
- Spouses will receive an open work permit
- Children will be authorized to attend school
- Become a Permanent Resident in 1-2 years
Program Requirements:
- Business must be incorporated in Canada
- Applicant must own a qualifying (technology related) business with at least 10% voting rights (a maximum of 5 partners can apply)
- A portion of the company’s core business must be conducted in Canada
- Business must secure a letter of support from a designated organization
such as a venture capital firm, angel investor group, or business
incubator. The immigrant entrepreneur must meet the following criteria: - Obtain a total investment of at least $200,000 from one or more designated venture capital funds.
- Obtain a total investment of at least $75,000 from one or more designated angel investors.
- Be accepted into one of the designated business incubator programs.
- Meet the minimum English language requirements (CLB Level 5) in English or French in all four modules: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
- Applicant must have sufficient funds available for settlement in Canada.
Expand your Business into Canada and Transfer Key Employees
The Intra-Company Transfer program offers foreign companies the opportunity to transfer executives and key staff to Canada and obtain temporary work permits. This program can be used when there is an acquisition, joint venture/mergers, opening a branch location or subsidiary of the foreign company.
Who can be transferred?
- Owners (sole owner or shareholder serving in an executive capacity)
- Executives (President, CEO, CFO, COO, & Vice Presidents)
- Senior Managers (General Managers, Sales Managers, Production Managers, Quality Managers, and Middle Managers)
- Specialized Knowledge (Employees with unique in-house training on policies and procedures relating to their products and/or services, or those that have proprietary knowledge and advanced expertise in a particular area as it relates to the business products/services and/or operations)
Expand your Business into Canada and Transfer Key Employees
The Intra-Company Transfer program offers foreign companies the opportunity to transfer executives and key staff to Canada and obtain temporary work permits. This program can be used when there is an acquisition, joint venture/mergers, opening a branch location or subsidiary of the foreign company.
Path To Permanent Residence
Employees with Canadian work
experience may apply to become
permanent residents. In some
cases, employees must acquire at
least 12 months of work in Canada
to be eligible for permanent
residence.
Our team of Canadian business
immigration experts will guide
you through the process of
expanding your operations to
Canada, securing work
authorizations for your key staff
and pave a path for permanent
residence.
Program Benefits:
- Transfer executives and/or key employees to your Canadian company
- The company does not have to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment or provide Canadians with an opportunity to apply for the positions
- Spouses of employees will get an open work permit
- Children will receive student visas and can attend school without paying international student fees
- Employees can apply to become permanent residents after one (1)
year
Program Requirements:
- Foreign company and Canadian company must have relationship of
ownership & control - Foreign company must be in business
operation for at least one (1) year in the
past three (3) years - Foreign company must have at least 10
employees - Foreign company must be financially sound to be able to support the expansion and/or development of the Canadian company
- Canadian company must be able to
create Canadian jobs
Quebec Investor Program
A popular program for businesspeople who want to make a passive investment and settle in the province of Quebec. This is the only program in Canada that provides for a risk-free passive investment, and which is fully guaranteed by the provincial government. The Quebec Investor Program does not require the applicant to create a business or make risky investments. Given the popularity of this program, it is restricted to a limited number of applicants each year.
- Canada’s only passive investment program
- Have a minimum net worth of at least $2,000,000 CAD
- Invest $1,200,000 (refundable after 5 years) or use financing option at $350,000 CAD (non-refundable)
- Possess qualifying business management experience
- Have the intention to reside in Quebec
Investment Financing Option
To preserve your funds, a financing option is available through authorized lenders and provides for an alternative financing plan for a fraction of the investment amount. The financing option allows you to keep most of your funds so you can make other investments such as buying a house, other properties or even keep your current investments.
Quebec Investor Program
A popular program for businesspeople who want to make a passive investment and settle in the province of Quebec. This is the only program in Canada that provides for a risk-free passive investment, and which is fully guaranteed by the provincial government. The Quebec Investor Program does not require the applicant to create a business or make risky investments. Given the popularity of this program, it is restricted to a limited number of applicants each year.
Program Benefits:
- Applicant is not required to invest in or create/operate a business
- Investment is only required after application has been approved by the Quebec government.
- Knowledge of French language is not required. Applicants who provide evidence of knowledge in French will receive priority processing.
- Age is not a factor.
- Secure permanent residence for entire family (including dependent children under the age of 22).
Program Requirements:
- Applicant must have a minimum net worth of
$2 million CAD, alone or combined with
spouse. - Must have at least two (2) years of
management experience in the preceding
five (5) years prior to the selection of
application. - Must have the intention to reside in province
of Quebec. - Invest $1.2 million, risk-free, for five (5) years at 0% interest. Preauthorized financing is available.
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