Canada is one of the most preferred cost effective global investment destinations. Canada is a world leader of major industries like Aerospace, Automotive, Petroleum, Agriculture, Information Technology and Shipbuilding. Low business costs and corporate tax rates, ready access to markets, a highly skilled and educated workforce, strong public support for R&D and stable, robust financial institutions makes Canada most profitable place to invest in among major first world countries.

Canadian Government and immigration encourages people across the globe to invest and contribute to Canadian economy thereby increasing international exposure and great earning potential to the business people.

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There are Three different categories to apply under Business Visa

• Investors - As of July 1, 2012, we are not accepting federal Investor applications for the time being. This is so we can focus on processing the applications we already have and review the program. This pause on new applications will go on until further notice. It does not apply to the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program.
• Entrepreneurs - CIC is not accepting applications for the federal entrepreneur program at this time. We will only process applications received before July 1, 2011. This temporary pause will go on until further notice.
• Start Up Visa Program - The Startup Visa Program has been designed for those foreign entrepreneurs who have the capability, skills and experience to setup new business in Canada. The business such build expected to create new jobs in Canada and help contribute to the Canadian economy and growth.

What are the key requirements of the program?

• Support by Designated Qrganization - To apply for the Start up visa, you need to have a support from a designated entity or organization. Such Designated organization need to provide a letter of support to you, which you need to submit with your application for visa.
• Language Proficiency - You must have the required level of language proficiency (CLB 5) in either English or French. Provide the test result of a recognized agency (i.e. IELTS), with appropriate score in all four language abilities, i.e. Speaking, listening, reading, writing.
• Need to Have Enough Funds - You must show that you have enough funds to support yourself and your accompanying family members (if any) when you land in Canada. Provide the proof of funds while submitting application.

What are the key requirements of the Self Employed Person Program?

• Appropriate Experience - Your experience in as a self employed person can be counted only if:
  • age
  • language proficiency
  • education
  • experience
  • adaptability

Medical, security and other requirements

You and your accompanying family members would require producing medical and character certifications.

Proof of Funds: You need to show that you have sufficient funds to support the stay of yourself and your family members accompanying you, once you arrive in Canada.

Why should a Young Entrepreneur start a business in Canada?

The young entrepreneurs can consider it safe to relocate and start their venture in Canada as-.

• The technology and infrastructure opportunities in Canada are impeccable; thus, there is a lot of growth potential in businesses
• New opportunities in the local private market are appreciated, and these policies are created keeping in mind that they flourish
• The required skills and training parameters are set after keeping in mind the survival of the business
• The different programs that are created are designed to assist the applicant in promoting the economy of the country
• You can be self-employed in a western world country and work with some of the leading professionals in the world.

What are the programs for an entrepreneur to immigrate to Canada?

The core business immigration programs that Canada offers include –

• Self-employed program
• Investor visa
• Entrepreneur visa
• Business Visitor visa

Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa Program

This program of Canada Immigration allows the candidate who aspires to be an entrepreneur in the country to attain permanent residency. It is a highly profitable model of migration for those candidates who aspire to start or grow their own company in the country.

Eligibility requirements

However, for getting this visa, the eligibility requirements need to be met. You can contribute to driving the economy of Canada if you are –

• The applicant should have the minimum language proficiency requirement of At least five bands in IELTS
• The candidate requires enough funds to settle in Canada
• The choice of settlement should not be the province of Quebec
• The medical records should be proper
• No criminal record against the applicant
• The business should have an appropriate plan and meet the ownership requirements.
• Not more than five people can apply for the same business venture under the Start-Up Visa Program