Updated with the latest guidelines effective early 2024, the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program welcomes high‑net‑worth business investors seeking permanent residence in Quebec. To qualify, the primary applicant (with or without an accompanying spouse) must:

• Have a minimum net worth of 2,000,000 CAD (excluding any donations received within six months before the application and all funds must be legally obtained).
• Invest 1.2 million CAD for a period of 5 years in the Authorized Quebec Investment Fund. This investment is government‑guaranteed with 0% interest.
• Possess at least two years of direct management experience as an owner or high‑level manager (experience must cover key business areas such as finance, HR, and sales).
• Complete an attestation of learning about the Values of Quebec and demonstrate your commitment to living in the province with your dependents.

The Quebec Immigrant Entrepreneur Program invites skilled, innovative entrepreneurs to launch or acquire a business in Quebec. Revised in 2018 and updated further with changes effective January 2024, the program has two main streams:

Stream 1: Business Incubation

• Build and operate a business in Quebec with the support of an incubator, business accelerator, or University Entrepreneurship center.
• The business project can be developed individually or with up to four foreign nationals applying as part of the same business venture.
• Obtain an attestation regarding the Values of Quebec and show your intent to live in the province with your dependents.

Stream 2: Investment Deposit Model

• Demonstrate a minimum net worth of 900,000 CAD (with or without your spouse), with legally obtained funds.
• Make a combination of deposits at a Quebec financial institution:
  • Start‑Up Deposit: 200,000 CAD if outside the Montreal Metropolitan area, or 300,000 CAD if inside.
  • Security Deposit: A fixed amount of 200,000 CAD, refundable once the business is established.
• Maintain equity control: More than 50% for an acquired business, or at least 25% for a newly created business.

For self‑employed professionals looking to settle in Quebec, the Self‑Employed Program offers a pathway to permanent residence. To qualify, you must:

• Make a start‑up deposit at a Quebec financial institution:
  • 25,000 CAD for a business outside the Montreal Metropolitan area.
  • 50,000 CAD for a business inside the Montreal Metropolitan area.
• Have at least 2 years of self‑employment experience in your intended field.
• Demonstrate a minimum net worth of 100,000 CAD (with or without your spouse) with legally obtained funds.
• Other factors such as age, language proficiency, and education will also be taken into account.