Business & Investment (PNP)
Buy or build a business in a Canadian province
Overview
Business owners and senior managers with capital and management experience have a strong chance at permanent residence through a province’s entrepreneur or investor immigration stream.
Requirements vary by province and stream, but applicants generally need sufficient capital, relevant management or ownership experience, a successful provincial nomination, and a commitment to operate the business in — and hire from — that province.
Two common process shapes: the province nominates and the applicant receives PR before relocating to invest; or the province nominates, the applicant receives a work permit, relocates to establish the business, and applies for PR once the business is operating, via the province’s confirmation letter.
Key requirements
- Sufficient investment capital (varies by province and stream)
- Relevant management or ownership experience
- An acceptable business plan for the target province
- Commitment to operate, reside, and hire in that province
- Successful provincial nomination
How it works
- 1
Choose the target province and stream that fits your capital and profile
- 2
Prepare the business plan and financial documentation
- 3
Apply for and secure the provincial nomination
- 4
Relocate on PR or a work permit (depending on the stream)
- 5
Establish the business and complete the PR pathway