Can Axis

Residency by Investment

Start-up Visa Program

Canada’s start-up visa program provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to immigrate to Canada in order to establish a new business. Immigrant entrepreneurs must demonstrate that their business is innovative and will create new jobs for Canadians.

Facts
  • Capital and largest city.
    • Ottawa & Toronto
  • Official language.
    • English & French.
  • Government.
    • Federal parliamentary
    • constitutional monarchy
  • Area.
    • 9,984,670 km2
  • Population
    • 2021 Estimated – 38,048,738 
  • GDP
    • 2021 estimate – $1.979 trillion
  • Religion
    • 67.2% Christianity
    • 3.2% Islam
    • 1.5% Hinduism
    • 1.4% Sikhism
    • 1.1% Buddhism
    • 1.0% Judaism
    • 24.5% Other
    • 76.5% Christianity
    • 23.5% Other
  • Currency.
    • The Canadian dollar (CAD)
  • Passport .
    • Global Rank 06
  • Main Airport.
    • Pearson International Airport
Eligibility

You must:

Highlights & Privileges
  • Visa free travel to over 184 countries.
  • A permanent resident and their accompanying dependents can live, work/business, and study anywhere within Canada.
  • Have the right to free education in the Canadian public school system.
  • Qualify for provincial universal health care coverage.
  • Qualify for citizenship through naturalization; Permanent residents must have 03 years of qualifying permanent resident status during the preceding five years.
  • Citizens can vote in federal, provincial, and municipal elections, run for office and become involved in political activities.
  • Dual Citizenship depending on your home country, you may or may not be eligible.
  • Sponsoring of family members

 

OTHER CANADA BUSINESS/INVESTMENT PROGRMES

BC PNP Entrepreneur Program.
Base category
  • Have a personal net worth of at least CAD$600,000
  • Demonstrate business and/or management experience
  • Investment of at least CAD$200,000 in the business anywhere in BC.
  • One new full-time job creation for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in the business.

Program Guide-

Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category Program Guide (PDF, 1MB) 

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Regional Pilot Category
  • Have a personal net worth of at least CAD$300,000
  • Demonstrate business and/or management experience
  • Investment of at least CAD$100,000 in the business.
  • One new full-time job creation for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in the business in the regional communities only.
Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Program.
  • Have a net worth of at least CAD$600,000
  • Demonstrate business owner or senior business management experience
  • Able to invest at least CAD$150,000 to establish a business in the province of Nova Scotia.
  • Agree to reside in Nova Scotia.

Program Guide- Application Guide

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Manitoba Business Investor Stream Entrepreneur Pathway
  • Have a personal net worth of at least CAD$500,000
  • Demonstrate active business owner or senior management role in a successful business.
  • Able to invest at least CAD$250,000 in the Manitoba Capital Region or CAD$150,000 outside Manitoba Capital Region
  • One new full-time job creation for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in the business.

 

Program Guide- Entrepreneur Pathway

New Brunswick Business Immigration stream
  • Have a net worth of at least CAD$500,000
  • Demonstrate business owner or senior management experience
  • Able to invest at least CAD$150,000 to establish a business in the province of New Brunswick
  • One new full-time job creation for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in the business.

Program Guide – Guide to the New Brunswick Business Immigration stream 

Ontario Immigration Nominee Program Entrepreneur Stream
  • In Greater Toronto Area, must have a net worth of at least CAD$800,000
  • Outside Greater Toronto Area, must have a net worth of CAD$400,000
  • Demonstrate 02 years of business owner  or senior management experience
  • Able to invest at least CAD$600,000 in the greater Toronto area or CAD$200,000 outside the greater Toronto area.
  • One 02 full-time job creation for PR/Canadian citizen.

Program Guide-  Entrepreneur stream

The USA remains one of the most sought-after destinations for investors. The US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers an efficient route to get the green card status in a short period of time. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. US-EB5 program was first enacted as a pilot in 1992 and regularly reauthorized since then. Investors may also qualify for EB-5 classification by investing through regional centers designated by USCIS based on proposals for promoting economic growth.

Facts
  • Capital and largest city.
    • Washington, D.C. & New York
  • Official language.
    • English.
  • Government
    • Federal presidential
    • constitutional republic
  • Area.
    • 3,796,742 km2
  • Population
    • 2020 Census – 331,449,28
  • GDP
    • 2021 estimate – $22.675 trillion
  • Religion
    • 65% Christianity
    • 63.5% Others
  • Currency.
    • US Dollar (USD)
  • Passport .
    • Global Rank 03
  • Main Airport.
    • Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta
    • John F. Kennedy New York
    • Los Angeles International
      Dallas/Fort Worth Texas
    • O’Hare International Chicago
Eligibility
  • Investors (and their spouses and unmarried children under 21) are eligible to apply for a Green Card (permanent residence) if they:
  • Must fulfill one of the following investment options:

USD 500,000 into a targeted employment area project in a rural area or an area with high unemployment

USD 1 million into a non-targeted employment area project

  • Plan to create or preserve 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers.
  • Source of funds must be legal.
  • No education & experience is required.
  • Hold no criminal record.
  • Have excellent health.
Highlights & Privileges
  • Green cards are granted to the investor and their spouse and dependent children under 21of age.
  • Permanent settle with family in the USA.
  • Unrestricted employment for Green Card holders.
  • Visa-free international travel to and from the USA.
  • Efficient and quick permanent residence process through the program.
  • Freedom to reside anywhere in the USA for investors.
  • You can sponsor immediate relatives.
  • Qualify to receive social security benefits.
  • Better career opportunities.
  • Health care coverage.

The Start-Up Visa offers an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs to start their career by pursuing a business idea in Britain that will bring wider benefit to the UK economy. The Start-up visa category is suitable for early-stage, but high-potential, entrepreneurs who are looking to start a business in the UK for the first time. After you have completed 2 years as a Start-up visa holder, you will be able to apply for further leave to remain in the Innovator category in order to continue developing your business.

Facts
  • Capital and largest city.
    • London
  • Official language.
    • English
  • Government.
    • Unitary parliamentary
    • constitutional monarchy
  • Area.
    • 242,495 km2
  • Population
    • 2020 estimate – 67,886,004
  • GDP
    • 2021 estimate – $3.174 trillion
  • Religion
    • 59.5% Christianity
    • 4.4% Islam
    • 1.3% Hinduism
    • 0.7% Sikhism
    • 0.4% Judaism
    • 0.4% Buddhism
    • 40.5% Other
  • Currency.
    • Pound sterling (GBP)
  • Passport .
    • Global Rank 06
  • Main Airport.
    • Pearson International Airport
Eligibility
  • Need to have your business or business idea assessed & endorsed by an approved endorsing body.
  • You should be outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland
  • Must have at least £50,000 in investment funds to invest in the business
  • Meet the English language requirement.
  • Must be able to prove that you have enough personal savings to support yourself while you are in the UK.
  • Meet the other eligibility requirements.
Highlights & Privileges
  • Have enough money to support yourself without help from public funds.
  • Meet the English language requirement.
  • Must be recruited and employed outside the UK by an active and trading business.
  • Must have the skills, experience and knowledge to do the role.
  • Must hold a senior position within the business and have full authority to make decisions on its behalf.
  • Intend to establish the overseas business’s first commercial presence in the UK, either as a registered branch or a wholly owned subsidiary.

Benefits:-

  • Live in the UK with your family for 3 years.
  • Get Visa extension for 2 years.
  • Permanent settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) after completing 5 years in the UK.
  • Access UK healthcare and education benefits.
  • Low investment amount i.e. £50,000 in innovator/start up visa.
  • Easy and quick processing.

 

One of the most successful immigration programs in Europe, the Golden Residence Permit Program in Portugal grants the right to live, work and study in the country, with visa-free access within the Schengen zone. Portugal is one of the safest countries in the World ranked 3rd safest country worldwide, providing a safe and welcoming environment for residents and their families. The cost of living may be low but the quality of life ranks high compared to almost any country in the World. The Portuguese Golden Visa program has been introduced in 2012. The program assists thousands of high-net-worth individuals to establish themselves in the country. It includes a residency authorization that requires an investment and a minimum of 07 days stay in a year and provides a path to citizenship after 05 years.

Facts
  • Capital and largest city.
    • Lisbon
  • Official language.
    • Portuguese
  • Government
    • Unitary semi-presidential
    • constitutional republic
  • Area.
    • 92,212 km2
  • Population
    • 10,347,892 
  • GDP
    • 22021 estimate – $370.5 billion
  • Religion
    • 84.3% Christianity
    • 15.7 Others
  • Currency.
    • Euro (EUR)
  • Passport .
    • Global Rank 04
  • Main Airport.
    • Lisbon
Eligibility
  • No education & experience is required.
  • Hold no criminal record.
  • Have excellent health.
  • EU Residency- Government approval in 90 days.
  • Provide proof that investment funds
  • Investors can choose one of the following options:

Real Estate Investment from €280,000 reconstruction or refurbishment of national heritage projects.

Acquire property valued at €350,000 or more for properties more than 30 years old.

Real Estate investment at €500,000 or more anywhere in Portugal

Highlights & Privileges
  • Visa-free access to 26 EU states, including Switzerland, Luxemburg, Italy, & Germany.
  • Entire Family is Eligible- Spouses, dependent children and parents.
  • Eligible for citizenship after completing the 5th year.
  • Low Minimum Stay Requirements.
  • Tax benefits regime for non-habitual residents (NHR).
  • High Standard of Schooling.
  • Access to many prestigious universities

Provisional visas for those with business skills who want to establish, develop, and manage a new or existing innovative business. Australia’s immigration system is objective and merit-based with predictable outcomes. Permanent residents must spend at least two years in five in the country or demonstrate significant ties to Australia to maintain their residence status. Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa allows you to own and manage a business in Australia, conduct business and investment activity in Australia or undertake an entrepreneurial activity in Australia.

Facts
  • Capital and largest city.
    • Canberra & Sydney
  • Official language.
    • English.
  • Government
    • Federal parliamentary
    • constitutional monarchy
  • Area.
    • 7,692,024 km2
  • Population
    • 2021 estimate – 25,840,900
  • GDP
    • 2021 estimate – $1.416 trillion
  • Religion
    • 52.1% Christianity
    • 2.6% Islam
    • 2.4% Buddhism
    • 1.9% Hinduism
    • 0.5% Sikhism
    • 0.4% Judaism
    • 30.5% Other
  • Currency.
    • Australian dollar (AUD)
  • Passport.
    • Global Rank 02
  • Main Airport.
    • Sydney Kingsford Smith
    • Brisbane International
    • Melbourne International
    • Perth International Airport
Eligibility
  • Must be under 55 years of age.
  • Must have functional English
  • Must score at least 65 points on the points test, includes age, English language, qualifications, business experience, net personal and business assets, business turnover, innovation, special endorsement.
  • Must meet the health requirement
  • Must meet character requirements.
  • Must sign the Australian Values Statement
  • provide proof of your business success
  • You, your partner, or you and your partner together, have total net business and personal assets of at least AUD 1.25 million & business turnover of at least AUD 750,000.
Highlights & Privileges
  • Operate a new or existing business in Australia.
  • Stay in Australia for up to 05 years
  • Bring eligible members of your family with you
  • Apply for a Permanent Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) in the Business Innovation stream
  • Carry out business and investment activity in Australia.
  • Travel to, enter, and remain in Australia for up to 5 years.
  • High standard of living
  • Political, social, and economic stability.
  • Objective, merit-based immigration system with predictable outcomes.

Business and investor visas allow people who can contribute to New Zealand’s economy to live in New Zealand. You can do this by investing in New Zealand business or government, or if you have the right business experience, by buying or setting up your own business in New Zealand. Most people start out on an Entrepreneur work Visa, which allows you to move to New Zealand and buy or establish a business. After either six months or two years, you can then apply for residence under the Entrepreneur residence visa category. This visa is for people who want to work in their own business in New Zealand. After granting this visa, you can buy or set up a business without living here permanently, or as a first step towards New Zealand residence.

Facts
  • Capital and largest city.
    • Wellington & Auckland
  • Official language.
    • English.
  • Government
    • Unitary parliamentary
    • constitutional monarchy
  • Area.
    • 268,021 km2
  • Population
    • 2021 estimate – 5,127,580
  • GDP
    • 2020 estimate – $205.541 billion
  • Religion
    • 37.0% Christianity
    • 2.6% Hinduism
    • 1.3% Islam
    • 1.1% Buddhism
    • 57% Other
  • Currency.
    • New Zealand dollar (NZD)
  • Passport.
    • Global Rank 01
  • Main Airport.
    • Auckland International
Eligibility
  • Must be under 55 years of age.
  • Must make a capital investment of at least NZ$100,000.
  • Must score at least 120 points on our Entrepreneur Work Visa points scale.
  • Must provide a business plan for the business you intend to buy or set up in New Zealand.
  • Must have a clear recent history of bankruptcy, business failure, and fraud
  • Must meet the health and character
  • Must meet the English language requirements.
Highlights & Privileges
  • Stay 12 months in the start-up stage of your visa, then another 24 months once you’ve shown us that you’ve set-up your business.
  • Buy or set up your own business.
  • Work in your own business in New Zealand for up to 3 years in total.
  • Include your partner, and dependent children aged 19 years of age.
  • Apply for residence under the Entrepreneur Residence Visa Category.
  • Residence for entrepreneurs

The Greece Residency by Investment Program was introduced by the Greek government in 2013 to enable genuine investors to acquire residency in Greece by investing in real estate. As a member state of the EU, Greece offers its residents and citizens a number of reassuring benefits including high levels of safety and security, excellent education opportunities, healthcare options, and a dependable rule of law. The golden visa program in Greece offers an affordable real estate investment path to permanent residency in Europe.

Facts
  • Capital and largest city.
    • Athens
  • Official language.
    • Greek.
  • Government
    • Unitary parliamentary republic
  • Area.
    • 131,957 km2
  • Population
    • 2020 estimate – 10,718,565 
  • GDP
    • 2020 estimate – $310.743 billion
  • Religion
    • 93% Christianity
    • 2% Islam
    • 5% Other religions
  • Currency.
    • EURO ( EUR)
  • Passport.
    • Global Rank 05
  • Main Airport.
    • Athens International Airport
Eligibility
  • Must be 18+ years of age
  • Good health
  • Must not have any criminal record
  • Successfully pass due diligence checks
  • Not required to reside in the country during the application process
  • Process takes approximately 60 – 90 days
  • Should possess a valid medical insurance
  • Confirmed investment sources
  • An investment in real estate property with a minimum value of EUR 250,000
Highlights & Privileges
  • The right of free movement to Greece, the EU, and Europe’s Schengen Area
  • Individuals require a work permit to be employed in Greece but have the right to establish a business.
  • Enjoy access to world-class healthcare systems, have the right to attend schools and universities in Greece.
  • Spouse, parents, and children up to 21 years of age can be clubbed into this investment
  • Taxes need to be paid for income generated within the country
  • No tax on income generated outside the country
  • Opportunity to rent out the investment property.

Spain, a country on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, includes 17 autonomous regions with diverse geography and cultures. Spain is one of the most desirable destinations worldwide and is a highly sought-after location for investors. The country attracts millions of visitors every year with its amazing nature, beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and rich history. Spain residence through the Golden visa program by buying Real Estate, Spanish residents under this program are allowed free travel within the Schengen area. The permanent residence permit also allows to live, settle and stay indefinitely in Spain. Spain launched its golden visa program in 2013.

Facts
  • Capital and largest city.
    • Madrid
  • Official language.
    • Spanish.
  • Government
    • Unitary parliamentary
    • constitutional monarchy
  • Area.
    • 505,990 km2
  • Population
    • 2020 estimate – 147,450,795
  • GDP
    • 2021 estimate – $1.942 trillion
  • Religion
    • 58.6% Christianity
    • 41.4% Others
  • Currency.
    • EURO ( EUR)
  • Passport.
    • Global Rank 02
  • Main Airport.
    • Madrid Airport & Barcelona Airport
Eligibility
  • Must be 18+ years of age.
  • Must have no history of criminal records.
  • Must not have been refused a Schengen Visa in the past.
  • Must have health insurance in Spain.
  • Get residence card within 4-5 months.
  • Confirmed investment sources.
  • An investment in real estate with a minimum value of EUR 500,000 (one or several properties) OR Invest a minimum of €2 million in Spanish public debt.
Highlights & Privileges
  • Visa-free travel throughout the Schengen Area
  • High quality of life
  • Include a spouse or unmarried partner, dependent children below 27, and dependent parents 65 years and older.
  • Access to the public healthcare & education systems.
  • Eligible for Spanish Permanent Residency & citizenship.
  • Excellent schools & Universities
  • Attractive economy, well-developed infrastructure, qualified workforce, and governmental support of the business sector.

The Bulgarian Citizenship Investor Program is an attractive opportunity for foreign investors and High net-worth individuals to enjoy visa-free access. The Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment Program offers easiest routes to acquiring European Citizenship for the entire family with freedoms to live, work and study in any of the EU member states. The Bulgarian residency by investment was launched in 2009 as a way to attract more investment in the country.

Facts
  • Capital and largest city.
    • Sofia
  • Official language.
    • Bulgarian.
  • Government
    • Unitary parliamentary republic.
  • Area.
    • 110,993.6 km2
  • Population
    • 2020 estimate – 6,916,548
  • GDP
    • 2021 estimate –
    • $174.998 billion
  • Religion
    • 61.1% Christianity
    • 7.9% Islam
    • 31.1% Others
  • Currency.
    • Lev (BGN)
  • Passport.
    • Global Rank 08
  • Main Airport.
    • Sofia Airport
Eligibility
  • Residency within 8-9 months.
  • Special exemption from physical residence enforced with legislation.
  • No language requirements.
  • No obligation to relinquish current nationality.
  • Fast-track option for citizenship within two years.
  • Investment of €512,000 for permanent residency. Or
  • Investment of €1,024,000 for Fast-track to citizenship in 18 months
Highlights & Privileges
  • Visa-free access to 169 countries including EU & UK, Canada and Australia
  • Free movement within the Schengen zone
  • EU freedoms to live, work, study or travel anywhere in the EU
  • Access to high-quality health care in Bulgaria and the EU.
  • Conditional tax exemption on world income.
  • Free-trade environment within the EU.
  • Unrestricted right to live, work and study in Europe.
  • Right to own land in any EU country.
  • Bulgaria allows for dual citizenship