Faire des affaires au Canada
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.