Business Immigration: Launch Your Business in Canada
A Pathway to Canadian Entrepreneurship and Permanent Residency
Looking to
immigrate to Canada?
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Are you
not making the points to qualify for Express Entry due to your age?
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Are you
open to running a business in Canada?
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Whether you already have a business,
or are looking for a business idea.
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Looking to Immigrate to Canada?
Are you looking for permanent residency in Canada?
Do you have a business idea or a business start-up that you want to develop in Canada?
Whether you already have a startup, or are looking for a business?
We can help
We are Business Immigration Specialists.
Even with over 100 pathways to Canada, there are very limited options for mature professionals. We look beyond Express Entry and help you navigate the intricate business immigration process.
Why Us: The first Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant to come to Canada on a business immigration program themself.
Work with a team who has been through the business immigration process themselves. We know immigration and also understand the concerns, fears and aspirations that Founders have.
Excellent relationships with the startup business ecosystem to help you set up your business in Canada.
Extensive experience with a multitude of startups from across Asia.
Able to advise you and provide insights on immigration as well as all the business expectations from IRCC perspective.
How We Assist You
Documentation the of business concept for review by Canadian authorities.
After invitation to apply, assistance with full application including detailed business plans.
Immigration consulting including work permits and PR applications.
Assistance with business incorporation, compliance, and connections with local business professionals.
Evaluating eligibility, admissibility and advising on how to maximize scores.
Program Eligibility
We review your eligibility and help you comply with the requirements.
Expression of interest.
Submit your business concept to the authorities.
Submit full business plan.
Once selected, substantiate claims made in Expression of Interest stage.
Operate your business.
Move to Canada on work permit and implement the business plan.
Apply for PR.
Receive provincial nomination and apply for PR after meeting your commitment.
Benefits
Canada’s business programs offer several benefits to entrepreneurs who wish to establish and grow their businesses in Canada.
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No Age Restrictions.
Suitable for older applicants as well.
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Provincial Programs
Select the province you wish to live in.
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Quick Processing
Move to Canada on work permit, with your family.
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Travel Freely
Enter and leave Canada as per your requirements.
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Open Work Permit for Spouse
Allows your spouse to work in Canada while you operate your business.
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Education For Children
Free schooling and local student university fees for your children.
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Healthcare
Access to free universal healthcare.
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Flexible language requirements
High language scores not essential.
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Flexible Education requirements
Considers all educational backgrounds.
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Clear Investment Amounts.
Investment amounts agreed upfront.
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Family members included
Include your spouse and unmarried children under 22 years.
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Risk Management.
Invest after arriving in Canada.
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Success Stories
AzulCode Technology Inc.
The team at Yalla Canada has great insight into the SUV process, not only from an immigration perspective but they also understand a Founder's business realities. They provide professional solutions that make the immigration process smooth and help avoid surprises. In addition, their connections to the startup ecosystem in Canada help Founders make quick progress in their businesses.
Magsway Technologies Inc.
The team at Yalla Canada advised us on how to navigate the Start Up Visa route and set up our business successfully in Canada. Their knowledge and insights allowed us to focus on building our business and not be distracted by immigration-related matters.
Labris Global Inc.
The Yalla Canada team has tremendous insights into the working of the Start Up Visa program. They not only helped us navigate the immigration process skillfully, but connected us to significant players in the startup ecosystem in Canada to help us grow our company.
FAQs
Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the questions that most applicants need answers to.
The program is open to entrepreneurs, as well as senior managers with experience in operating a business.
Yes, the program welcomes any business that can provide a benefit to Canada, even if you haven’t commenced yet.
Yes, we can work with you to understand your skills and interests to identify a business concept that will be of benefit to Canada.
You can have business partners or investors who hold a stake in your business. But you and your family will be the only ones who can apply for PR.
The amounts differ by province, but successful applicants usually invest approximately CAD 250,000 into the business.
The timeline depends on government processing timelines and how quickly you implement your plans. As a general indication, you may be able to move to Canada to start your business in under a year, while permanent residence can take approximately four years, depending on the program and individual circumstances.
Business failure does not affect your application, as long as you meet the terms of your commitment.
Yes, you need an English or French test to demonstrate a working knowledge of English or French.
FAQs
Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the questions that most applicants need answers to.
The Start Up Visa route is open to entrepreneurs with existing businesses, as well as those who are willing to set up a business in Canada. The Yalla Canada team will help migrate your existing business or help you start a new business in Canada.
Yes, the Start Up Visa program welcomes idea stage startups. You can commence your journey with an idea and work on building your idea in Canada.
Yes, we can work with you to understand your skills and interests to identify a business concept that can qualify for the Start Up Visa.
You can be on your own or have a team of business partners. The maximum number of business partners is 5. Family members are permitted additionally beyond the team of 5 business partners.
There is no mandated government investment amount. The investment needs to make sense for your business plan and objectives. In general, members of a startup team can expect to pay USD 100,000 onwards each (amount is per business partner) over a period of time.
You can choose to either travel to Canada to run your business from inside Canada, or work on your Canadian startup from your country of residence. During this time, you can continue to work with your current employer or do any other activity besides running your Canadian startup.
You can apply for a work permit if you want to move to Canada with your family sooner.
Yes, an English test is required. You need to get a CLB level 5 in IELTS which is easy to get for most people with a basic knowledge of English.