The Government of Québec offers the following three business immigration programs:
Applicants who meet the requirements of the either the Immigrant Investor, Entrepreneur or Self-Employed Worker program may submit an application for permanent selection. Based on its immigration objectives, the Government of Québec may select business immigrants and invite them to a selection interview.
First, you will obtain and complete the application package for the program you wish to apply under.
Next, you will submit the complete application package to the Direction de l’enregistrement et de l’évaluation comparative in Montréal by courier only; any applications submitted in person or by regular mail will be refused.
Finally, your application will be assessed and reviewed and you will receive the outcome.
The Government of Québec will accept and process a maximum of 1900 applicants under the Québec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) for the period commencing September 10, 2018. Candidates who demonstrate an intermediate level of French language proficiency are not subject to this maximum and will receive priority processing for applications submitted at any time.
Please note: the intake period for this program has been extended until August 31, 2019.
If you are a business immigrant applying under the QIIP, you must:
Other factors and criteria on which your application will be assessed include your:
The Québec Entrepreneur Program for business immigration has two streams under which foreigners may apply. The Government of Québec will accept and process a maximum of 60 entrepreneurs (25 under stream 1, and 35 under stream 2) for the period commencing August 15, 2018. Candidates who demonstrate an intermediate level of French language proficiency are not subject to this maximum and will receive priority processing for applications submitted at any time.
Please note: the intake period for this program ended on March 31, 2019.
If you are a business immigrant applying for the Entrepreneur Program under Stream 1, you must:
Your venture can be carried out alone, or with up to three other foreigners that have submitted permanent selection applications under the Entrepreneur Program for the same project.
A service offer is required to verify that the support organization possesses sufficient resources to adequately support the implementation of the applicant’s business venture. You must seek a service offer from a support organization that:
If you are a business immigrant applying for the Entrepreneur Program under Stream 2, you must:
A Business Accelerator is an organization established in Québec that offers entrepreneurs seeking to develop innovative companies support services related mainly to finding and securing investment and financing.
A University Entrepreneurship Centre is an organization managed by an academic institution or affiliated organization that provides mentoring services to entrepreneurs.
A Business Incubator is an organization established in Québec that provides mentoring services, including hosting, to entrepreneurs seeking the creation of innovative businesses.
Other factors and criteria on which your application will be assessed include:
1. The start-up deposit will be used to set up your business. If you intend to set up your business outside the Montréal Metropolitan Community (MMC), the required amount is CAD$200,000. If you intend to set up your business within the MMC, the required amount is CAD $300,000.
2. Furthermore, the security deposit will ensure that you carry out your business plan and will be refunded once you have done so. It must be in the amount of CAD $200,000 whether you plan to operate within or outside the MMC. It is the responsibility of the applicant to find a financial institution in Québec where they will make these deposits.
3. If you choose to create a business, you must own and control at least 25% of its equity capital. If you plan to acquire a business you must own and control at least 51% of its equity capital.
The Government of Québec will accept and process a maximum of 50 self-employed workers for the period commencing August 15, 2018. Candidates who demonstrate an intermediate level of French language proficiency are not subject to this maximum and will receive priority processing for applications submitted at any time. Please note, the intake period for this program ended on March 31, 2019.
To be eligible for the Québec Self-Employed Worker Program, you must:
Other factors and criteria on which your application will be assessed include:
If you intend to practice a regulated trade or profession, such as nursing or engineering, you must contact the pertinent regulatory body in Québec right away. You will be required to familiarize yourself with the process of obtaining legal authorization to practice the regulated trade or profession in Québec. If you have earned qualifications (i.e. a diploma or licence) to practice a regulated trade or profession from outside Québec, you must be aware that it may not be transferable, and therefore may not grant you the right to practice in Québec.
If you intend to practice a profession governed by a professional order, you will be required to pass a French language examination in the case that the language proficiency test results provided in your application are deemed inadequate.
If you require further assistance, you may contact us or complete our free online evaluation form here for personalized assistance.
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