Quebec Entrepreneur Visa Canada

Quebec welcomes foreign investment into its economy, and it offers many advantages for families of foreign entrepreneurs seeking to establish a new home. The exciting Quebec Entrepreneur Program is similar in aim to the Federal Entrepreneur Program. The program is specifically designed to encourage newcomers to invest in Quebec's local economy. Applicants must be experienced business persons, and have the required amount of legally acquired funds.

Once granted, applicants will have the opportunity to invest in and manage a business venture within the historic province of Quebec and obtain conditional permanent residence to Canada.

Quebec Entrepreneur Visa Basic Requirements

To be eligible for the Quebec Entrepreneur program, applicants must:

• Have net assets of at least CDN $300,000 that have been legally obtained;
• Have at least two years' experience business experience within the last five years;
• Submit a business project with the purpose of creating or acquiring a business (agricultural, industrial or commercial) in Quebec that they will manage with a value of at least C$100,000, OR acquire a business in Quebec with a value of at least C$100,000;
• Actively participate in the management and daily operations of the intended business in Canada;
• Meet a points-based assessment.

In addition, upon their arrival in Quebec, applicants must for at least one year during the three years after obtaining permanent resident status, satisfy the following conditions:

• Create or acquire, in whole or in part, an agricultural, commercial or industrial business established in Quebec which will employ, on a permanent basis and for a minimum of 30 hours a week, a Quebec resident other than yourself and accompanying family members; and
• Participate in the daily management and operations of the business.

Quebec Entrepreneur Visa Entitlements

The Quebec Entrepreneur visa provides applicants with the opportunity to invest in or establish a business anywhere in Quebec. Quebec Entrepreneurs will have access to Canada's first rate communication facilitates, a highly trained workforce, special taxation incentives for business investment. Other benefits of holding permanent residence include access to government-subsidized health care, subsidized education and the ability to apply for citizenship once applicants satisfy the residency requirements.

Quebec Entrepreneur Visa Processing Time And Costs

Our Fees
Advanced Migration Service**	US$399
Premium Migration Service***	US$5999

Government Fees and Processing Times
Application Fee	C$2528
Partner Application Fee	C$1192
Dependents Application Fee	C$150 - C$706
Processing Time	20 to 26 Months