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Owner Operator

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Foreign nationals who wish to come to Canada to operate a business can apply for a work permit under the Entrepreneurs/Self-employed category, also known as the Owner Operator work permit.

Owner Operator Business Canada

There are two types of Owner-Operator work permits:

Eligibility based on LMIA:

  • Own at least 50% of the business and hold a position where they cannot be terminated
  • Have a viable business plan and have taken measures to put their business plan in place – such as financing, leasing office space, and obtaining a business number with Canada Revenue Agency
  • Have a skill set or experience that will improve the feasibility of the business
  • Will hire at least one Canadian or permanent resident in the first year of operating or opening the business in Canada
  • Will have a wage that is equal or greater than the median wage for the position
  • Will operate a business that will result in the creation or retention of employment opportunities for Canadians or permanent residents, or that it will provide the transfer of skills or knowledge to Canadians or permanent residents

Eligibility under IMP:

  • Own at least 50% of the business
  • Have a viable business opportunity that will benefit Canada and the Canadian population
  • Have a skill set or experience that will improve the feasibility of the business
  • Have taken measures to put their business plan in place – such as financing, leasing office space, and obtaining a business number with Canada Revenue Agency
  • Have filed an Offer of Employer (Employer Compliance) application with Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
  • Will operate a business that will generate significant economic, social or cultural benefits for Canada, or will provide opportunities for Canadians or permanent residents, such as employment or a unique service

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