Canadian Business Visa

Canada has some of the most established and popular investment-based immigration programs that lead to permanent residency. The Canadian confederation system, along with its social norms, offers a "European alternative" to the more overt capitalism in the USA. Canada provides European-style social benefits with relatively high taxes and an unmatched quality of life. Business immigrants in Canada benefit from a national healthcare system, affordable first-class education, and a national pension scheme that offers measurable income upon retirement.

Business immigration programs that offer permanent admission to Canada include the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP), the Quebec Entrepreneur Program, Quebec Self-Employed Program, various Provincial Nominee Entrepreneur Programs, and the Federal Start-Up Visa program. While the entrepreneur and self-employed programs target individuals with mid-level net worth who wish to run a business in Canada, the investor programs are ideal for high-net-worth individuals wanting to make passive investments without starting a business.

Wealthy business immigrants can also qualify for a temporary work visa by purchasing or starting a business under federal ‘owner-operator’ policies. Over time, they can apply for permanent residence through appropriate immigration programs.