Business Immigration to Canada
Business Immigration to Canada: Your Strategic Gateway to Global Growth
Are you an entrepreneur, investor, or executive looking to expand your footprint into the North American market? Ghuge Legal provides elite legal counsel for high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations seeking to establish a presence in Canada.
With significant changes to the Start-up Visa (SUV) and the Self-Employed Persons Program in 2026, navigating the legal landscape requires more than just a consultant—it requires a strategic legal partner.
Key Business Immigration Pathways in 2026
The C11 Work Permit remains the premier choice for business owners who wish to start or purchase a business in Canada. It is an LMIA-exempt pathway, meaning you do not need a Labour Market Impact Assessment.
- Target Audience: Entrepreneurs with at least 50% ownership.
- Key Requirement: Demonstrating that your business will create "Significant Benefit" (job creation, innovation, or regional economic stimulus).
- Strategy at Ghuge Legal: We craft ironclad business plans that highlight your unique value proposition to the Canadian economy.
As of the 2024–2026 updates, the traditional C12 code has transitioned. International companies moving key personnel (Executives, Senior Managers, or Specialized Knowledge Workers) now utilize the C61/C62/C63 streams.
- Global Skills Strategy: Many ICT applicants qualify for 2-week priority processing.
- Corporate Requirements: The foreign enterprise must be a revenue-generating multinational corporation with a qualifying branch or subsidiary in Canada.
With the pause of the Start-up Visa for new intakes, IRCC is launching a targeted Entrepreneur Pilot in 2026. This program is designed for "shovel-ready" innovative businesses with proven capital.
- Priority: Applicants already in Canada or those with confirmed Venture Capital/Angel support.
- Ghuge Legal Advantage: We stay at the forefront of policy shifts to ensure your application is among the first to be submitted when new quotas open.
The Ghuge Legal Roadmap to Business Immigration
Strategic Consultation
We assess your net worth, business experience, and goals to select the most efficient pathway.
Entity Incorporation & Compliance
We handle the legal setup of your Canadian corporation, ensuring it meets all IRCC ownership and control standards.
Comprehensive Business Planning
Our team collaborates with industry experts to produce a "Significant Benefit" report that withstands IRCC scrutiny.
Work Permit & PR Filing
We manage the entire lifecycle of your application, from the initial work permit to your final Permanent Residency (PR) status via Express Entry or PNP.
Province-Specific: Ontario Entrepreneur Success
For those looking to settle in the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville), the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Entrepreneur Stream offers a direct path to Permanent Residency.
- Investment Thresholds: Varying by region ($200,000 to $600,000+).
- Job Creation: Commitment to hire at least two full-time Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Under the leadership of Sunil Ghuge, our firm specializes in complex business transitions. We don’t just process applications; we build comprehensive legal and business strategies that satisfy the rigorous "Significant Benefit" and "Economic Contribution" standards of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The SUV program is currently paused for new Commitment Certificates until 2026. However, applicants with 2025 certificates have until June 30, 2026, to file. For others, we recommend the C11 Significant Benefit as a faster, more reliable alternative.
While many work permit pathways (like C11 and ICT) do not strictly require a language test at the entry stage, achieving a CLB 5 or higher is essential for your eventual transition to Permanent Residency.
Yes. Spouses of business immigration applicants are generally eligible for an Open Work Permit, and children can attend Canadian public schools for free.
Secure your future in Canada with a firm that understands the intersection of business law and immigration policy.
Location: Serving Mississauga, Brampton, GTA, and Global Clients.
