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Canada Business Immigration – Entrepreneur
Citizenship and Immigration Canada established the Entrepreneur Program to attract people with business experience who have the intention and ability to actively manage a Canadian business that will positively promote the Canadian economic development and create employment opportunities for Canadian residents.
As a qualified Entrepreneur, you and your immediate family can obtain Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visas under the Federal Program (applicants intending to reside anywhere in Canada, except Quebec) or the Quebec Program (applicants intending to reside in the province of Quebec). Both Entrepreneur Programs require you to establish or acquire a percentage of equity (at least 33.33%) in a qualifying Canadian business that you must actively manage. Your business must create at least one new job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
The table below summarizes the eligibility requirements of both the Federal and Quebec Entrepreneur Programs.
Federal Entrepreneur
| Requirements | Federal Program |
|---|---|
| Intended destination | Anywhere in Canada, except Quebec |
| Minimum net worth | CAD$ 300,000, legally obtained |
| Business Experience | Management and ownership of a qualifying business, as defined under the Regulations |
| Miscellaneous | Medical examination and security background check |
Quebec Entrepreneur
| Requirements | Quebec Program |
|---|---|
| Intended destination | Province of Quebec |
| Minimum net worth | CAD$ 300,000, legally obtained |
| Business Experience | Management experience (planning, supervision and control of human, physical and financial resources) acquired in a lawful and profitable, commercial, industrial or agricultural business |
| Miscellaneous | Medical examination and security background check |
To inquire about how to apply for a Canada Immigration Visa under the Entrepreneur Category, kindly forward your details to GICS.
If you prefer, you can send us an inquiry about your particular situation for our feedback.
For more information on Canada Business Immigration, see our Business Immigration FAQ.