Start-up & entrepreneur routesCanada Business Immigration from Pakistan
Permanent residence through entrepreneurship — the federal Start-up Visa and provincial entrepreneur and self-employed routes.
Build a business, build your PR.
Canada rewards genuine founders. We match your venture and funds to the route with the strongest chance of success.
- 01
Start-up Visa
For innovative businesses backed by a designated investor, incubator or angel group — leading to PR.
- 02
Provincial entrepreneur
Province-run streams for owner-operators who invest and run a business locally.
- 03
Self-employed
For candidates with relevant experience in eligible self-employed fields.
- 04
Dependants
Partner and children are included in the application.
- Ontario
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- Nova Scotia
What a strong business case needs.
Each route has its own thresholds for support, funds and the business idea. We assess your profile and shape a credible plan.
Good to know: The Start-up Visa requires support from a designated organisation — securing that is central to the application.
Core eligibility
- A qualifying or innovative business idea
- Support from a designated organisation (SUV)
- Language test at the required level
- Settlement funds
Business evidence
- Business plan and model
- Ownership and share structure
- Letter of support or provincial nomination
- Proof of investment capacity
Documents
- Passport and national ID
- Education and experience evidence
- Language test results
- Source-of-funds documents
At PR stage
- Police clearance certificates
- Medical examination
- Dependants' documents
Your road to Canada business PR.
- 01Assessment & routeWe confirm SUV, provincial or self-employed fit.
- 02Business plan & supportWe help shape the plan and secure the required backing.
- 03ApplicationWe lodge the nomination or SUV and the PR application.
- 04Decision & landingWe manage medicals, clearances and your landing.
Questions we hear often.
Do I need a designated organisation?
For the Start-up Visa, yes. You need a letter of support from an approved investor, incubator or angel group. Provincial routes work differently.
How much do I need to invest?
It depends on the route and province. We confirm the current thresholds and structure your funds correctly.
Does it lead to permanent residence?
The Start-up Visa is a direct PR route. Provincial entrepreneur streams often begin on a temporary basis with a PR pathway.
Can I include my family?
Yes. Your spouse and dependent children are included in the application.
Ready to build a business in Canada? Start here.
A qualified adviser reviews your profile and gives honest guidance before you pay anything.