Launch Your
Business in Canada
Welcoming eligible small businesses and startups alike, Canada will help your business reach new heights as you work together to bolster the economy and create jobs for its citizens and permanent residents like yourself. Important pathways for entrepreneurs are provided below.
Canada’s Start-Up Visa program offers an unparalleled opportunity for innovative entrepreneurs to launch their dreams on a global stage. This groundbreaking initiative not only provides a direct path to permanent residency but also opens doors to Canada’s thriving business ecosystem without the burden of personal financial investment.
To qualify for the Start-Up Visa program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Applicants must bring a business idea that shows genuine innovation and has the potential for global competitiveness.
A designated organization, such as a venture capital fund, angel investor group, or business incubator, must agree to support your start-up.
Applicants need to demonstrate language proficiency in English or French at a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5 or higher.
Proof of funds is required to show that applicants and their families can support themselves upon arrival in Canada.
The program requires applicants to be actively involved in the Canadian operations of their start-up. In addition:
Each applicant must hold at least 10% of the voting rights in the company.
Together, the applicants and the designated organization must hold over 50% of the total voting rights in the business.
The investment amount varies based on the type of organization supporting the start-up:
These designated organizations provide essential capital and mentorship, helping start-ups get established in Canada’s competitive landscape.
These designated organizations provide essential capital and mentorship, helping start-ups get established in Canada’s competitive landscape.
Obtain this from a designated organization
Submit a complete application with your letter of support.
Add Your Heading Upon approval, applicants and their families receive permanent resident status upon arriving in Canada. Here
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