Emigrate to Canada by Investing in British Columbia 🇨🇦 The BC PNP Base Entrepreneur Program
Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residency: The BC PNP Entrepreneur Base Stream
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) offers a pathway to permanent residency through its Entrepreneur Base Stream — designed for business-minded individuals ready to invest in and actively manage a business in British Columbia.
What Is the BC PNP Entrepreneur Base Stream?
This immigration stream allows international investors to qualify for permanent residency by starting or purchasing a business in BC. To be eligible, you must:
Invest a minimum of CAD $200,000 in a new or existing business.
Have a minimum net worth of CAD $600,000, of which at least $200,000 must be liquid and available for investment.
Possess at least 3 years of active business ownership and management experience, or 4 years of senior management experience, or a combination of both.
Meet a basic language requirement (CLB 4) in English or French.
Hold a post-secondary credential, unless you’ve wholly owned and managed a business for 3 years or more.
Most importantly, your business must create at least one job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
The Application Process
Submit a Registration: This includes your background, language test scores, education, business concept, and more.
Develop a Business Concept: Whether buying a business or launching a new one, you must outline your idea and show preparation (such as negotiations or planning).
Receive a Score: Based on your profile, you’ll be assigned points and ranked in a candidate pool.
Invitation to Apply: If selected, you’ll undergo a financial audit and submit a full business plan.
Conditional Nomination & Work Permit: You’ll receive a 2-year work permit to come to BC and begin building your business.
Final Nomination: After about 18 months living and operating the business in Canada, you will submit a report to the province about your business endeavour. If you’ve met the program commitments, you’ll receive a provincial nomination. Then you can apply for permanent residency with the federal government.
Ready to Start?
If you dream of moving to Canada through entrepreneurship, this program could be your ideal path. Book a consultation with Rita Benkhalti, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant at North Horizon Immigration, to explore your eligibility and take your first step toward permanent residency.
