Establish, Acquire or Expand a Business in Canada
Viamora helps international entrepreneurs and established companies develop commercially credible Canadian ventures through market research, business planning, acquisition analysis, financial forecasting and pre-launch implementation support.
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Provinces with active entrepreneur streams
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Federal and provincial pathway categories*
New, Acquisition or Expansion
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Years of pathway research covered*
Canadian Business Pathways
Provincial and federal streams for entrepreneurs and investors.
The pathways below are federal and provincial business routes currently open to business applicants. We review each program regularly and remove any pathway that is closed, paused or not yet accepting applications.
Viamora provides business advisory and planning support for these Canadian pathways. Viamora is a business consulting firm and does not provide immigration advice, representation or legal services. The information below is drawn from officially published government sources. Only a lawyer, Quebec notary, or an immigration consultant licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) may provide immigration advice or representation in Canada for a fee.
Section 1: Federal Work Permits
Canada
IMP C11, Significant Benefit Work Permit
For business owners and self-employed applicants who will manage a real Canadian business and generate significant economic, social or cultural benefit.
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Canada
IMP C10, Significant Benefit Work Permit (Exceptional Cases)
For individuals whose work in Canada will produce exceptional economic, social or cultural benefit, covering cases where no more specific LMIA exemption applies.
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Canada
Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit
For executives, senior managers and specialized knowledge employees transferring to a related Canadian entity, with at least one continuous year of qualifying employment abroad.
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Section 2: Provincial Entrepreneur Pathways
Canada
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration
British Columbia's entrepreneur pathway offers three streams: Base (province-wide), Regional (smaller communities, lower thresholds) and Strategic Projects (eligible foreign corporations expanding to BC).
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Canada
Nova Scotia Nominee Program, Entrepreneur Stream
Nova Scotia's entrepreneur pathway targets experienced business owners and senior managers, with a graduate entrepreneur track for recent Nova Scotia post-secondary graduates.
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Canada
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, Entrepreneur Streams
Alberta's entrepreneur pathways include four streams: Rural (established communities), Graduate (Alberta post-secondary graduates), Foreign Graduate (international degree holders) and Farm (agricultural businesses).
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Canada
New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream
New Brunswick's business immigration stream uses an Expression of Interest system. Applicants earn points for age, language, education, experience, investment and New Brunswick connections.
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What We Support
Every stage and structure of Canadian business entry.
Start a New Business in Canada
Acquire an Existing Canadian Business
Expand an International Company into Canada
Regional and Rural Business Establishment
Franchise Entry and Development
Planning a business in Canada?
Request a pathway-specific business assessment and we will recommend the right planning and pre-launch scope for your project.*
Start a Project Enquiry* Viamora is a business advisory firm. References to pathways on this site refer to business establishment routes. We do not provide immigration advice or legal counsel.