Canada PNP Entrepreneur Program
| Saskatchewan PNP Entrepreneur | Manitoba PNP Entrepreneur | British Columbia PNP Base | Ontario PNP Entrepreneur | Start-up Visa Program | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Required (Obtained Legally) | $500,000 CDN in Net Business and Personal Assets | $500,000 CDN in Personal Net Worth | $600,000 CDN in personal net worth | Within the Greater Toronto Area (City of Toronto and Durham, Halton, York and Peel regions) you must have a minimum net worth of 800,000 CDN. Outside of the Greater Toronto Area you must have a minimum net worth of $400,000 CDN. | At least $12,960 CDN |
| Management experienced required | At least three years of relevant business management or entrepreneurial experience gained in the past ten years. | Minimum of three years of full time work experience in the past five years either as an active business owner or working in a senior management role of a successful business. | More than three years of experience as an active business owner-manager or more than four years of experience as a senior manager or A combination of at least one year of experience as an active business owner-manager and at least two years of experience as a senior manager. | Have at least 24 months of full time business experience in the past 60 months | None |
| Do I need to start/operate a business in Canada after acceptance? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Amount of the invested in Canada required | Plan to invest a minimum of $300,000 (CDN) in Regina and Saskatoon, or a minimum of $200,000 (CAD) in all other Saskatchewan communities. | Minimum investment is $250,000 CDN for businesses situated in the Manitoba Capital Region. Minimum investment is $150,000 if a business is situated outside of the Manitoba Capital Region. | At least $200,000 CDN in an eligible business | Within the Greater Toronto Area, you must make a minimum personal investment of $600,000 CDN and control at least one-third of the equity in the business. Outside of the Greater Toronto Area, you must make a minimum personal investment of $200,000 CDN and control at least one-third of the equity in the business | None |
| Do I need to speak English/French? | No Minimum English/French requirement, but CLB 5 or higher is encouraged. | CLB 5 or Higher | CLB 4 or Higher | CLB 4 or Higher | CLB 5 or Higher |
| Month of operating Business before you can apply for Permanent Residence Nomination. | Running your business in accordance with your Business Establishment Activity Report for at least six months before requesting nomination. | After entrepreneur applicant who has successfully completed the terms and conditions of the BP will obtain a provincial nomination certificate from the Government of Manitoba. | When the BC PNP is satisfied that you have met your performance agreement terms, you will be required to sign a Conditions of Nomination declaration. This document sets out the conditions you must continue to meet while your federal application for permanent residence is in process. | Within 18-20 months of arriving in Ontario, you must submit a report showing that you are abiding by all the rules of the OES and the terms of your Performance Agreement. Once it is approved, the applicant may apply for permanent residence. | After Approval of your application. |
| Exploratory Visit | Required | Required | Not required | Required | Not Required |