What is Business Immigration?

Canada has several business immigration programs offered to qualified entrepreneurs looking to start a new business or bring an exciting venture to Canada. Applicants who are accepted can obtain a Permanent Residency for themselves as well as their immediate family.

Newcomers often spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in the first couple years, trying different avenues to immigrate to Canada, often resulting in looming debt and stress. They face difficulty in securing employment with sufficient compensation and struggle for years to provide for their families. Furthermore, most provincial and federal programs base entry off a point system, and factors such as English proficiency or age can affect scores.

The Business Immigration program could be the perfect solution for immigrants looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to bring their business and family to Canada. It is directed at immigrant entrepreneurs who possess the knowledge and skills to build a business in Canada that is innovative, creates jobs for Canadians and is globally competitive.

Who is eligible and for whom is Business Immigration

Titan Law has helped hundreds of newcomers like yourself immigrate to Canada. We have found that many newcomers prefer to invest money in a business and work for themselves, rather than look for employment elsewhere.

The Business Immigration program is for anyone who has a business background, wants to start a business and settle in Canada. The program is offered to successful business managers and entrepreneurs who are looking for new opportunities and challenges.

Here are some key requirements for Business Immigration applicants:

1. Have previous business or managerial experience.
2. Ability to communicate in English or French (or both), although fluency is not necessary.
3. A sufficient investment capital to start or purchase a business and settle in Canada.
4. Have a business plan for a new or existing business you want to start or bring to Canada.

Pathway to Permanent Residency

Business Immigration is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to obtain a permanent residency in Canada. It is highly sought after because it offers a direct immigration path for you and your immediate family.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and your Business Immigration application is approved, your permanent residency application will automatically be issued along with your entry visa.

Different Business Immigration Programs Offered with Titan Law

Canada offers various Business Immigration programs. Here are some common streams that Titan Law can assist you with:

1. Start-up Visa (SUV) Program: targets immigrant business people and entrepreneurs, looking to establish an innovative business in Canada.
2. Self-Employed Persons Program: allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently if their expertise and business contributes to the cultural activities or athletic life of Canada.
3. Intra-Company Transferee (ICT): pathway which allows qualified business owners and highly skilled foreign workers to transfer their business to Canada.
4. Provincial Entrepreneur Visa Stream: a pathway to allow foreigners to immigrate and settle in a specific province or territory in Canada, which enhances the innovative and economic growth of that province or territory.
5. Work authorization pursuant to international treaties (e.g. CUSMA/USMCA): The International Mobility Program facilitates business people part of the Canada-United States-Mexico-Agreement to enter Canada on a temporary basis to trade goods or services or for investment activities.

What Titan Law Offers:

• We offer a personalized business assessment and detailed implementation plan based on an in-depth consultation with one of our business immigration lawyers and industry experts. Our lawyers are experts in immigration, corporate/commercial law, franchise law, and real estate law. If you are unsure if the business immigration program is for you, this assessment will give you more clarity on the likelihood of success of your business and immigration to Canada.
• We collaborate with expert business professionals, who will assist you in creating a business plan and obtain a letter of support from a designated organization.
  • Titan Law has collaborated with Business Consultant Partners. Their team of highly skilled advisors provide custom consulting to understand the nature of your business and your capital needs to recommend and implement the appropriate solutions. They will also assist in connecting you to a designated organization to obtain the support required for Business Immigration programs.
  • Titan Law recognizes the importance of working closely with knowledgeable accountants and financial advisors to provide sound advice to their clients. We have partnered with Hayson Chan, from Truspect Consulting to assist our Business Immigration clients with their accounting needs. Hayson is a certified public and general accountant with a strong background in accounting, tax planning and business consultation. He has worked in 15 years of public practise and also has not-for-profit and industry experience.
• We will commence immigration applications and see them through until the end.
• We will incorporate your business and assist in setting up the corporate records.
• We are available at all times as your legal counsel for additional questions and concerns throughout the entire process.