Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program

Overview

To invest and get PR status in Saskatchewan.

Criterion

Business Requirement:

For New Business:

  • Meet the requirements under the Canada-Saskatchewan Immigration Agreement, 2005;
  • Create economic benefit for Saskatchewan
  • Be the continued operation of an existing business or the establishment of a new business meeting economic needs in Saskatchewan
  • Can be sole proprietorships, partnerships, or corporations
  • For-profit entities with the primary purpose of earning profits through the sale of goods and/or services;
  • permanent establishment

For Purchasing an Existing Business or Business Succession:

(There are additional points available if you’re buying an existing business; however:)

  • Continuous operation by the same owner for the past three years;
  • An exploratory visit
  • A fair market value for the business;
  • Complete change in ownership
  • Maintaining employment for existing Canadian citizens or permanent residents
  • Keeping the existing wages and employment terms.

 

Applicants’ Requirements:

  • Meet the minimum entry criteria
  • Complete the Points Assessment Grid
  • $500,000 (CAD) at minimum in Net Business and Personal Assets
  • A minimum of three years of relevant business management
  • Invest a minimum of $300,000 (CAD) in Regina and Saskatoon or a minimum of $200,000 (CAD) in communities
  • If invited, a Business Establishment Plan must be submitted