Canada
Investor and Entrepreneur Programs
Federal Investor Program
Criterion are
-Networth -CAD$1.6M
-Investment-CAD$ 0.8M (loans available for investment, if you can raise $220,000)
-Managerial experience for 2 years
Quebec Investor Program
Criterion are
-Networth -CAD$1.6M
-Investment-CAD$ 0.8M (loans available for investment, if you can raise $220,000)
-Managerial experience for 2 years
| SUMMARY OF FEDERAL AND QUEBEC PROGRAM | |
| Program Name | Immigrant Investor Program |
| Avg. Processing Time | 36-60 months |
| What is granted upon (a) approval of the initial application and (b) any subsequent extension(s) of the initial Visa | (a)Immediate PR Card(b)Applicant + family can renew PR card if they maintain at least 730 days in Canada during the preceding 5 years |
| What is achieved upon maturity of the Investment period | Applicant + family can apply for Citizenship if they meet the residency and other requirements |
| Investment Amount | CAD 800,000 |
| Equivalent Investment Amount | |
| Investment Period | 5 years |
| Investment Risk? | None-Government Guarantee |
| Financing options? | Yes |
| Minimum Net Worth Requirement | CAD 1,600,000 |
| Business Experience Required | Yes |
| Investment Return provided to Applicant? | Yes |
Provincial Entrepreneur Program
Each province and territories have their separate program . To view the details please on the name of the province below
Provincial Nomination Programs with a Business Immigration (Entrepreneur) Category:
| Province | Minimum personal net worth | Minimum investment required | Business management experience required? | Business plan required? | Government deposit required? | Performance agreement required? | Exploratory visit required? | Additional selection criteria? |
| Manitoba | $350,000 | $150,000 and ownership of at least 1/3 of an eligible business | Yes: Previous business ownership or a minimum of 3 years of senior management experience | Yes | $75,000 refundable deposit | Participate in day-to-day management of business | Yes, for a minimum of 7 days | Yes |
| Saskatchewan | $300,000 | $150,000 and ownership of at least 1/3 of an eligible business | Yes: minimum of 3 years of business management experience | Yes | $75,000 refundable deposit | Participate in day-to-day management of business & create new jobs for Canadians or permanent residents | No, but recommended | Yes |
| British Columbia: Vancouver & Abbotsford | $800,000 | $400,000 and ownership of at least 1/3 of an eligible business | Yes | Yes | Optional Fast Track Option: $125,000 refundable deposit – SUSPENDED | Yes, in order to obtain a work permit create at least 3 new jobs for Canadians or permanent residents |
Strongly recommended | Yes |
| British Columbia: outside Vancouver & Abbotsford | $400,000 | $200,000 and ownership of at least 1/3 of an eligible business | Yes | Yes | Optional Fast Track Option: $125,000 refundable deposit – SUSPENDED |
Yes, in order to obtain a work permit create at least 1 new job for a Canadian or permanent resident |
Strongly recommended | Yes |
| New Brunswick | $500,000 | $150,000 | Yes: previous business ownership or senior management experience | Yes | $75,000 refundable deposit | Participate in day-to-day management of business | Yes, for a minimum of 5 days | Yes – basic proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages |
| Quebec | $300,000 | $100,000 – representing at least 25% of capital equity | Yes: minimum of 2 years of business management experience in the last 5 years | Yes | No | Participate in day-to-day management of business | Strongly recommended | Yes |
| Prince Edward Island 100% Ownership |
$400,000 | $150,000 | Yes | Yes | $100,000 | Participate in day-to-day management of business | Yes | Yes |
| Prince Edward Island Partial Ownership |
$400,000 | $150,000 and ownership of at least 1/3 of a business OR make an investment of $1,000,000 | Yes | Yes | $100,000 | Participate in day-to-day management of business | Yes | Yes |
| Ontario | – | $3,000,000 and ownership of at least 1/3 of a business OR make an investment of $1,000,000 | Yes | Yes | No | Participate in day-to-day management of business & create at least 5 new jobs for Canadians or permanent residents | No | Yes |
| Northwest Territories | $500,000 (if buying a business in the city of Yellowknife) | $300,000 in a business in the city of Yellowknife | Yes | Yes | $75,000 refundable deposit | Yes, in order to obtain a work permit | Yes | Yes |
| Yukon | $250,000 (including $150,000 in liquid assets) | $150,000 and ownership of at least 1/3 of a business | Yes: minimum of 5 years of business management experience | Yes | $75,000 refundable deposit | Yes, in order to obtain a work permit | Yes | Yes – basic proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages |
| **additional deposit of $10,000 if language results are below Canadian Language Benchmark 5 | ||||||||
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