Business & Investment
Several Canadian programs target entrepreneurs and investors. The federal Start-Up Visa, the Self-Employed Persons Program, the C11 entrepreneur work permit, and most provincial entrepreneur streams cover the field. Quebec runs its own separate investor and entrepreneur programs.
What this section covers
- Start-Up Visa (SUV) — designated organizations, support letters, $200K VC / $75K angel thresholds
- Self-Employed Persons Program — cultural and athletic activities
- C11 entrepreneur work permit
- Quebec Entrepreneur and Investor programs (current status)
- Provincial entrepreneur streams: MPNP BIP, SINP Entrepreneur, BC EI, AAIP Business, NB Entrepreneurial, NL IE, PEI WIS, NS Entrepreneur, OINP Entrepreneur
- Net-worth and investment requirements by stream
- Business plan and feasibility-study requirements
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Read article →Frequently asked questions
How much do I need to invest in the Start-Up Visa?
There's no fixed personal investment from the applicant. The applicant needs a qualifying commitment from a designated organization: a minimum CAD $200,000 from a designated venture-capital fund, $75,000 from a designated angel investor group, or acceptance into a designated business incubator (no investment required).
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