Immigration to Yukon for entrepreneurs
Foreign entrepreneurs who want to own and run a business in Yukon can immigrate through the Business Nominee stream.
The Yukon Business Nominee stream is designed for entrepreneurs who want to run a business in this region and have capital to invest.
Candidate requirements
To be eligible to apply for this stream, you must meet the following requirements:
- score at least 65 points on the assessment grid;
- have at least a high school education;
- have at least 3 years of entrepreneurial or business management experience;
- have at least 5 years of work experience relevant to your future business;
- have CA$500,000 in capital;
- have CA$300,000 in liquid assets;
- intend to invest at least CA$300,000 in the business within 2 years;
- hold a position at TEER level 0 or 1 according to the NOC classification (management and high-skilled occupations).
Business requirements
Under the Business Nominee stream, an entrepreneur can start a new business or acquire an existing one in Yukon. The business must be in one of these sectors:
- information technology;
- manufacturing;
- value-added processing;
- forestry;
- tourism product, attraction, service and facility;
- energy;
- mining or mineral development;
- agriculture;
- cultural industry;
- film and video production.
How to apply
Candidates must complete a business immigration application and submit it by mail. The application form and mailing address are available on the official Yukon website. If approved, you can travel to the region to start your business. After 2 years, you'll be eligible to apply for permanent residency.
We offer assistance with immigration, including through the Yukon business stream. Book a consultation to start your journey to Canada.
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To learn about other Yukon program streams, check out our article "Immigration to Yukon — Canada's Provincial Program".
