Invest in Canadian business or Own a business
To start a new business you always need to get a good investor. Canadian government understands the need of having good investors. This would help them grow their economy to the next level and that is the reason that this government keeps the programs open to immigrants that are going to invest in their business.. So, if you have money to invest and you are looking for investment or relocation or expanding to a new geography, think about Canada.
Canada has the world’s most stable banking system, is ranked the second most politically stable and is rated among the top three best countries for business. No wonder Canada has also been named one the best countries in the world to headquarter a business.
BFF can help you in the following program:
British Columbia's- ENTREPRENEUR IMMIGRATION - REGIONAL PILOT
BC’s Entrepreneur Immigration is focused on attracting entrepreneurs from around the world to establish businesses in regional communities. This will help meet the communities’ economic development needs and encourage investments outside urban areas.
The EI – Regional Pilot is for foreign entrepreneurs who are planning to start a new business.
Key features of the EI Regional Pilot:
- Active community role – participating communities will have a key role in the pilot. They will be actively involved in attracting foreign entrepreneurs to their community and working with local partners and existing networks to provide support for entrepreneurs settling into their communities.
- Referral from the community – participating communities will refer foreign entrepreneurs to the BC PNP whose business concept align with the community’s economic priorities. The foreign entrepreneur must have visited the community and present their concept to the community’s designated contact person prior to receiving a referral.
- Community concierge – regional communities can contact the BC PNP to access a dedicated concierge service that supports communities with their immigration needs.
- Invitations & prioritization – foreign entrepreneurs referred by a participating community are placed in a separate registration pool dedicated to the pilot. Registrations and applications are prioritized.
EI- Regional Pilot Overview:
Experience– Within last 5 years( 3+ years of experience as a business owner-manager, OR, 4+ years of experience as a senior manager, OR, a combination of 1+ year of experience as a business owner-manager and 2+ years of experience as a senior manager)
Net Worth: at least $300,000
Education: Obtained a post-secondary credential, OR, experience as an active business owner-manager for at least 3 of the last 5 years with 100% ownership in the business
Investment: Minimum $100,000
Location: Participating communities
Language requirement: Minimum of CLB 4 equivalent in English or French. Must submit copy of language proficiency test at registration.
For further details on eligibility, timelines and how to apply, write to info@bffimmi.com