CANADA BUSINESS IMMIGRATION
Can You Start Your Own Business In Canada ?
Any non-resident or non-citizen can start a business in Canada, but he or she must become partners with a permanent resident or Canadian citizen and hire permanent residents or citizens to work in the business. If the business is a corporation a number of directors must be Canadian residents in accordance with federal or provincial law. A corporation may be formed under federal law if it will operate nationally in every province, but must register with every province as an extra-provincial company. Provincial incorporation is therefore the preferred method of incorporation.
Can You Open A Branch Office In Canada ?
If you have an existing business you can open a branch office in Canada but you must register with the province of activity as an extra-provincial corporation. Again, you must have an agent who is a permanent resident or Canadian citizen and comply with that province’s law related to the number of resident directors.
In the above cases you cannot work legally in your Canadian branch or new business unless you obtain permanent residence (immigrant status) or work permit in accordance with Canada immigration laws. If your intention is to open a branch or new business and work in your own business the best avenue is provincial investor programs such as the BCPNP Entrepreneur Immigration program. There is also a federal Start-Up Business program that requires investment in your business by a group of Canadian investors, or a partnership with a business development company where you may be required to make a substantial investment as well. This generally involves business development for a unique invention that has global sales potential. Applicants are also required to pass an English test showing that they have at least an upper intermediate level of English. We therefore recommend BCPNP, British Columbia’s Entrepreneur Immigration Program as the most viable route to business immigration for you and your family.
Why Invest In British Columbia ?
Most residents would agree that with its milder climate, ports and rich natural resources British Columbia is the ideal place to live and invest in the future. BC is already home to rich mining and forestry resources and a constantly growing high technology industry, as well as rich natural gas deposits. Not to forget year-round tourism. The billions of dollars that government and energy firms have poured into the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry in the past decade are about to pay off. LNG exports across the Pacific are expected to create hundreds of thousands of new jobs as well as demand for auxiliary service and manufacturing businesses.
Locating In A Smaller City An Opportunity For Entrepreneurs
British Columbia province is a vast region. With its milder climate that attracts millions of tourists many smaller cities present an opportunity for entrepreneurs. Since most of the province’s population is concentrated in the Greater Vancouver area, it’s a government priority to develop the smaller settlement centers in the Interior and Vancouver Island. If your business proposes a location outside Greater Vancouver it will receive a higher score and priority treatment in the BCPNP program. As an alternative to starting a business from scratch you may also consider purchasing an existing one or a 50-percent partnership with a business owner.
Do You Want To Settle In BC With Your Family And Run Your Own Business?
Our BCPNP Experts have a proven track record for success to navigate you through this complex process to first, obtaining your work permit and second, to guide you to the permanent resident status for you and your family. The minimum threshold to join this program are $600,000 CAD net worth and a viable project worth $200,000 CAD. Our BCPNP experts are highly knowledgeable on government criteria and the evaluation process.
Contact Us Today To See If You Qualify For BCPNP
A BCPNP Success Story: The Koc Family From Eastern Europe
Hakan Koc is a successful medical professional who, unfortunately, could not immigrate to Canada and work in his own profession unless he went through the pains of a rigorous and long licensing scheme that most foreign doctors fail. Not to mention the obstacles he would’ve faced to qualify for immigration under other processes. However, bicycling was not only a hobby but a passion for Hakan and his wife Aylin. He’d been told many times that his chances of Canada immigration were nil until he finally contacted Cimaco International. Our BCPNP expert prepared his business plan and meticulously guided him through the complex BCPNP process and his final interview in Vancouver where he was approved by the government and work permits were issued. The happy family arrived in BC in August 2018 to start establishing a bicycling business in a small but developing community north of Vancouver. Having finally achieved their dream of settling in Canada, the Koc family is intending to introduce several European innovations in cycling and expand their business to other communities in BC.
