Faire des affaires au Canada

Le Canada abrite une économie en croissance, au rythme rapide et en évolution, ce qui en fait l’endroit idéal pour lancer ou développer votre entreprise. En établissant votre entreprise ici, vous accédez à un marché de travailleurs hautement qualifiés, à des ressources, à des équipements et à des technologies inégalés et à la capacité de vous développer à l’international.

14e plus grande économie du monde

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Plus de la moitié des millionnaires au Canada sont des immigrants ou des résidents de deuxième génération

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Plus de la moitié des Canadiens de 25 à 35 ans ont fait des études postsecondaires

Classé numéro 1 pour faire des affaires parmi les pays du G7 au cours des cinq prochaines années

Start-up Visas

Canada’s Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that are innovative can create jobs for Canadians can compete on a global scale. If you have  an innovative business idea, you may consider connecting with one of the designated organizations to see if they would support your immigration to Canada.

Self-Employed Persons

The Self-employed Persons Program allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person. They must: 

  • have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics and
  • be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada

Net Worth Requirements

There is no regulated minimum net worth requirement. However, you will have to satisfy a visa officer that you have enough money to:

  • settle in Canada with your dependants and
  • finance the work on which your selection was based.

Start-Up Support

To get support from a venture capital fund or an angel investor group, you need a sizable investment from them.

To get support from a business incubator, you must be accepted into a designated Canadian business incubator program. Getting into these programs is a competitive process with limited spots available.

Contact a designated organization to find out how to get their support.

Investment Requirements

If the investment comes from a designated Canadian venture capital fund, you must secure a minimum investment of $200,000.

If the investment comes from a designated Canadian angel investor group, you must secure a minimum investment of $75,000.

You don’t need to secure a financial investment from a business incubator. You must be accepted into a Canadian business incubator program.

Designated Organizations

To apply for the Start-up Visa Program, your business idea or venture must get the support of one or more of the designated organizations listed below:

Designated organizations are business groups that are approved to invest in or support possible start-ups through the Start-up Visa Program.