Immigration to Canada based on LMIA application for Business Owners/Operators
General background
The Federal and Provincial governments of Canada offer ample opportunities for investors, businessmen and private entrepreneurs who want to work and obtain Permanent Residence in Canada.
Through programs for private entrepreneurs and business owners, Canada tries to attract experienced professionals who will make a significant contribution to the development of the Canadian economy. In addition, the immigration of business professionals helps Canada gain access to international markets, because it ensures a regular influx of people who are familiar with these markets and understand their realities. In turn, the country offers business professionals certain for obtaining a Canadian Work permit for yourself and all accompanying family members.
If you are an owner or manager of a company and seriously consider Canada as a country for living and working, the option of obtaining a Work Permit for business owners may be suitable.
Who is the program for?
If you have
- Experience in running your own business or managing a business / company for two years or more,
- Secondary education,
- The drive to continue your business in Canada and open a new branch,
then this program is designed for you.
Advantages of the program and further possibilities of immigration
- Possibility to enter Canada in a short time
- The opportunity to bring family members (spouse can receive an open Work Permit, children have the right to free primary and secondary education)
- Opportunity to use the length of work experience in Canada to obtain additional 200 points through the Express Entry system or for immigration through provincial nomination.
The services we offer
Registration of business and submission of LMIA application includes professional preparation of a package of documents.
The services we offer in this process are as follows:
INCORPORATION OR BUSINESS ACQUISITION
This stage includes an extensive preparation of corporate, business and legal documents to support O/O LMIA work permit application. Includes the following steps:
- Incorporation of a Canadian company
- Name approval
- Drafting of the articles of incorporation
- Prepare initial corporate documents (articles and certificate of incorporation, directors’ consents, share transfers, shareholder, director and officers’ ledgers)
- Prepare supporting resolutions
- Registration for the CRA business number + programs (payroll)
In the case of a business acquisition, we also:
- Draft shares/assets purchase agreement
- Manage the transition of the business legal documents
- Update corporate registries to the new owners/directors
BUSINESS PLAN
We prepare Business Plan to support O/O LMIA application showing the required business development projections.
Must show sufficient funds and ability to pay salaries of the executive manager.
Must show additional eligibility standards as per Govt. Canada requirements
PROFESSIONAL ATTESTATIONS
O/O LMIA process requires drafting of professional opinions (legal and accounting) in support of the application.
We will draft the letters and have them signed by licensed professionals (Lawyer or CPA).
SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
If required to work with partners (we will discuss it separately depending on the complexity of the required services).
OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT
We submit a complete LMIA application for the company
We fill out the Job Offer application in accordance with the labor standards of a relevant province, as well as with the IRCC and ESDC requirements
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS
We open the Job Bank account for the company
We ensure that the advertising is accurate and up to date
We prepare a unique website for the business
We maintain social media presence for the business
IN CASE OF PORT-OF-ENTRY APPLICATION
Complete set of documents, tabulated and easily manageable
Preparation and coaching for an interview with the CBSA officer
Counselling and explanation for the accompanying family members, as needed
IN CASE OF ONLINE APPLICATION
Professional preparation and processing of the Work Permit application
Costs
| LEGAL FEES – BUSINESS | |
| Incorporation | $3,000.00 |
| Business acquisition (optional – excluding the price of the business) | $2,000.00-5,000.00 |
| Professional attestations | $750.00 per letter |
| Shareholders agreement (optional) | $3,500.00-5,000.00 |
| 3rd PARTIES COSTS | |
| Business plan | $3,500.00 |
| Website design and development | $3,500.00-5.000.00 |
| Social media support | $1,000.00 |
| Advertising | $500.00 |
| DISBURSEMENTS | |
| Incorporation (varies by province) | $200.00-$400.00 |
| Corporate name search (NUANS – varies by province) | $108.00 |
| Business license (varies by province) | $60.00-150.00 |
| LMIA application fee | $1,000.00 |
| Work permit processing fee – principal applicant | $155.00 |
| Open Work Permit processing fee – spouse | $255.00 |
| Study Permit processing fee (if required) | $150.00 |
| Temporary Resident Visa (if required) | $100.00 |
| Biometrics per adult | $85.00 |