Work Permit for Business Owners with Temporary Residence Intent (C11 significant benefit)
Work Permit for Business Owners with Temporary Residence Intent (C11 significant benefit) is a residence route in Canada (Emprendedor). Own ≥51% of a Canadian business you actively manage, show significant economic benefit (jobs, investment; in practice CAD 200k+), separate family living funds, temporary intent. 18-month permits since May 2025; no longer counts for CEC/Express Entry. Permit fees ~CAD 700 for family.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 116'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Canadian tax resident if residential ties/183 days → worldwide income taxed.
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.
| Categoría | Emprendedor |
|---|---|
| Inversión | CHF 116'000 |
| Tasas (familia) | CHF 400 |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | 0 |
| RP | — |
| Ciudadanía | — |
| Trabajo | ownBusiness |
| Requisitos | all |
| Impuestos | Canadian tax resident if residential ties/183 days → worldwide income taxed. |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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