British Columbia offers a structured pathway for entrepreneurs through BC Entrepreneur Immigration, allowing experienced business owners and investors to start or acquire a business and eventually obtain permanent residence. Learn more about the program on the official WelcomeBC website.
Entrepreneurs aiming to:
Start a new business anywhere in B.C.
Purchase and grow an existing business.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Personal Net Worth | CAD 600,000 |
| Investment in Business | CAD 200,000 minimum |
| Ownership | Minimum 33⅓% of the business |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years of owner/manager experience (or senior management experience) |
| Language | CLB 4 in English or French |
| Job Creation | At least 1 full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident |
| Performance Period | Sign a Performance Agreement to implement your business plan |
No community referral required.
Option to purchase an existing business.
Invitation to Apply (ITA) is based on scoring in the Entrepreneur Immigration pool.
Entrepreneurs willing to:
Establish a new business in smaller B.C. communities (population typically <75,000).
Contribute to local economic development and job creation.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Personal Net Worth | CAD 300,000 |
| Investment in Business | CAD 100,000 minimum |
| Ownership | Minimum 51% of the business |
| Experience | Entrepreneurial/management experience required |
| Language | CLB 4 in English or French |
| Job Creation | At least 1 full-time job for a Canadian or permanent resident |
| Community Referral | Required from a participating community |
| Exploratory Visit | Required to meet the community’s economic development contact |
Focused on regional economic growth.
Mandatory community referral and exploratory visit.
Invitation to Apply (ITA) is based on scoring in the Entrepreneur Immigration pool.
Both streams operate on a temporary-to-permanent path, ensuring entrepreneurs successfully implement their business plans before obtaining permanent residence.
Ready to take the next step? Our immigration specialists can guide you through the BC Entrepreneur Immigration process, from initial assessment to provincial nomination and permanent residency.
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