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Canada Start-Up Visa
Operated by Leduc Capital Management Inc.The Canada Start-Up Visa program is intended for foreign entrepreneurs who want to startup an innovative business in Canada. Successful candidates receive a Canadian Permanent Residence status for themselves and their families.
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The benefits of a Canadian Permanent Residence status
- Democratic system
- Universal Health Care System
- Education
- Quality of life
- Multiculturalism
Admissibility Criteria![](/images/layouts/stamp.svg)
Create an eligible innovative business:
- A minimum of 10% voting rights must be owned by each applicant.
- The candidates and designated organizations must own at least 50% of the voting rights.
- A maximum of 5 people can apply as owners of the business.
- Must be incorporated in Canada.
- Must be active in Canada.
Have sufficient funds to support yourself in Canada.
- Be accepted into a designated incubator business program;
- Obtain a total investment of $200,000 from venture capital funds; or
- Obtain a minimum of $75,000 from an angel investor or group.
Minimum language requirement: Each applicant must have achieved a minimum Canadian language proficiency (CLB) level 5 in English or French for speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
Have sufficient funds to support yourself in Canada.
Program Benefits
Our Services![](/images/layouts/privacy.svg)
Immigration
Consultation
Assessment![](/images/layouts/checklist.svg)
- Meet with clients and analyze suitability
- Identify essential applicant
Business Plan support![](/images/layouts/business plan.svg)
- Help transform and brainstorm your business idea
- Assist in creation of business plans and updates
- Ongoing support and coaching for business plan execution
Immigration services![](/images/layouts/passport.svg)
- Prepare and submit work permit application
- Prepare and submit permanent residence application
- Stay informed of immigration regulations and updates
Program Steps Overview![](/images/layouts/legal.svg)
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Meet with Leduc team for preliminary assessment
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Complete and provide Leduc team with following documents
- Retainer agreement
- Application Form
- All supporting documentation required by Leduc team
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Interview with designated organization
- Submit business pitch-deck
- Receive Letter of Support
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Submit application
- Leduc team will prepare and submit the immigration application
- Interview with immigration officer
- Pass medical and background check
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Operate your business
- Apply for a work permit to begin your Canadian entrepreneurship journey