Various ways to immigrate to Canada through investment
Immigrating to Canada through investment is one of the ways to get permanent residence in Canada and through it you can immigrate to this country forever.
If you intend to get Canadian residency through investment and are looking to invest in economic projects, or start and expand your business in this country, the federal and provincial governments of Canada have prepared several programs through which you can initially get a work visa and Then obtain permanent residence and Canadian citizenship.
Investment programs in Canada
Currently, Canada’s business and investment programs are divided into 3 federal programs (ICT, startup and entrepreneurship C11) and provincial programs.
C11
Entrepreneur visa C11
The C11 entrepreneur visa is suitable for entrepreneurs who intend to invest in an active business in Canada or who want to start a new business in Canada. In this method, you first get a work visa and you can get a permanent residence after one year of work.
Start-Up
Startup visa
Canada’s Startup Visa program is for entrepreneurs who have the potential to create an innovative company that can compete on a global scale and create jobs. Through this program, up to 5 members of the group can get a 3-year work visa and then apply for permanent residence.
ICT
Intra-company transfer program
The ICT program is suitable for companies that plan to set up another branch of their business in Canada and transfer their employees to the Canadian office. Through this program, you can first get a one-year work visa and then apply for permanent residence.
PNP
Business visa of Canadian provinces
Canadian provinces offer a variety of entrepreneurial groups in their provincial immigration programs. Investors can start a business in a certain province through one of these groups.
Canada self-employment visa
Canada self-employment visa is suitable for artists and athletes who have relevant professional work experience and can contribute to the growth of Canada in these fields.
Buying a business in Canada
One of the ways to get a Canadian entrepreneurship visa is to buy a ready-made business in Canada. You should choose a business that is compatible with your work history and financial goals and that is of major benefit to Canada.
Buying a franchise in Canada
If you do not have enough knowledge and experience in business areas in Canada, starting a business from scratch can be complicated and risky. For this reason, buying a franchise and a branch of a well-known business in Canada is an attractive option for investors.
Investment conditions in Canada
Each investment program in Canada has its own conditions. But in general, for commercial immigration to Canada, you must usually meet the following conditions:
Showing an amount between 100,000 and 350,000 Canadian dollars to invest in the business
Having work experience in business management and the necessary skills
Knowledge of English or French (at least IELTS 4 or 5)
Elaboration of business plan and business plan
Comparison of investment methods in Canada
Federal investment programs (startup, ICT, C11) provincial investment programs
Minimum investment amount
Offered between $250,000 and $350,000 CAD
Having enough assets to implement the business plan
250,000 to 1,000,000 Canadian dollars
Having the net assets required by each province
The duration of receiving a work visa is 1 to 3 months, 6 to 8 months
The duration of reaching permanent residence is at least 2 years. At least 2 years
It is possible to accompany family members in some programs
Procedures for obtaining permanent residence in Canada through investment
The procedures for immigrating to Canada and obtaining permanent residence are different for each investment method. But in general, the following steps can be considered:
Step 1: Setting up or buying a business in Canada
You can invest in a Canadian business through the following methods:
Starting a business from scratch (Canada startup visa)
Buying an active business in Canada
Buying shares of an active business (at least 33%)
Buying a franchise in Canada
In general, you need to allocate an amount between 100,000 and 350,000 Canadian dollars to start or buy a business in Canada. But this amount also depends on your personal and financial goals. For example, if you are looking for a business that will make 100,000 dollars a year, you should invest about 500,000 dollars. (5 x net income)
In the table below, we examine the advantages and disadvantages of each investment method:
The cost of risk, the duration of business activity to obtain permanent residence, the difficulty of implementing the conditions for obtaining permanent residence
Starting a business low (minimum $50,000) high minimum 12 months hard
The company is active
Has at least 1 Canadian employee
Activity for 12 months
Business purchase
Top
Owner-operator program: between $50,000 and $250,000
Profitable businesses: at least $250,000
Average There is no specific time period Average
Owning at least 51% of the shares
The company is active
Has at least 1 Canadian employee
Buying shares of an average business (between 200,000 and 300,000 dollars) is easy, there is no specific time period
The lifespan of the company is at least 12 months
The company is active
The company has enough assets
It is easy to buy a medium franchise (minimum $100,000) under no specific time period
The company is active
Has at least 1 Canadian employee
Step 2: Apply for a work visa
Step 3: Travel to Canada
Business activity
Step 4: Apply for Canadian permanent residence
Statistics of Iranian immigrants who obtained permanent residence through Canada’s business programs
Business method 2020 2021 2022 January to September 2023
Entrepreneurship 10 20 15 0
Investment 185 505 445 320
Self-employed 20 10 25 40
Startup 30 85 70 180
Total 245 620 555 540
Canadian investment visa fee
Depending on the way you choose to invest in Canada, the cost of reviewing the files for applying for an investment visa varies.
The result of some methods of investing in Canada is getting a work visa, and the result of some other methods is getting a direct Canadian permanent residence. Therefore, the costs related to each are included in the table below.
The cost of applying for a work visa in the Canada Investment Program
Amount request type in Canadian dollars
The work permit for the main person is $255
Wife’s work permit is $255
Children’s visit visa is $100
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