Provincial Nominee Program entrepreneur streams (e.g. BC Entrepreneur Immigration, Manitoba Business Investor)
Provincial Nominee Program entrepreneur streams (e.g. BC Entrepreneur Immigration, Manitoba Business Investor) is a residence route in Canada (Entrepreneur). Two-step: work permit → run business → nomination → PR. BC Base: net worth CAD 600k, invest CAD 200k, 1/3 ownership, 18 months operating (points draws, cut-off ~119). Manitoba: net worth CAD 500k, invest CAD 250k (CAD 150k outside Winnipeg), 1 job. Ontario stream closed. Gov fees ~CAD 7,600 for family (provincial + federal PR).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 87'000. You must spend about 146 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 6 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income taxed once Canadian resident; FAPI on controlled foreign companies.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 87'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 4'400 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | CHF 290'000 |
| Min. stay | 146 |
| PR | 3 |
| Citizenship | 6 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | all (language CLB 4–5) |
| Tax | Worldwide income taxed once Canadian resident; FAPI on controlled foreign companies. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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