PracticeBusiness Investment

Business Investment

From acquisition to permanent residency.

Sourcing the right business. Then building the immigration plan around it.

For foreign investors, business owners, and global families exploring Canadian permanent residency through provincial nominee and business immigration streams.

36+

Years Practice

13

Provinces & Territories

PNP

& Federal Streams

Business acquisition strategyProvincial nominee pathwaysCanadian business immigrationGlobal mobility optionsInvestor readinessDue diligence coordinationSuccession opportunitiesSecond citizenshipPermanent residence strategyUS investor planningSettlement planningBusiness acquisition strategyProvincial nominee pathwaysCanadian business immigrationGlobal mobility optionsInvestor readinessDue diligence coordinationSuccession opportunitiesSecond citizenshipPermanent residence strategyUS investor planningSettlement planning

01

Business sourcing

We help you find the right business.

Investing in Canada starts with identifying the right acquisition. We work with established experts in business brokerage and valuation to source viable, operating businesses that meet Provincial Nominee Program requirements — so you're investing with confidence, not guesswork.
  1. 01

    Business identification

    We connect you with trusted business brokers and industry experts who source acquisition targets that align with your investment capacity, experience, and PNP eligibility requirements.

  2. 02

    Due diligence coordination

    We coordinate legal, financial, and immigration due diligence — ensuring the business meets provincial program requirements before you commit capital.

  3. 03

    Acquisition legal support

    Purchase agreement review, corporate structuring, and transaction closing — integrated with your immigration timeline so nothing falls through the cracks.

  4. 04

    Expert network

    Access to accountants, business valuators, and industry specialists who understand the intersection of business acquisition and immigration program compliance.

The right business isn't just a good investment — it's the foundation of your immigration pathway. We make sure both work together.
— D. H. Davis · Founder

02

The opportunity

Why investor immigration through a PNP.

Provincial and Territorial Nominee Programs offer a structured, government-backed pathway to permanent residency — with thresholds, timelines, and priorities that vary by province.
  1. 01

    Accessible investment thresholds

    Manitoba's minimum net worth and investment requirements are among the most accessible of any Canadian province, making it an efficient entry point for mid-market investors.

  2. 02

    Faster PR timelines

    A provincial nomination significantly accelerates your federal permanent residency application — typically adding 600 CRS points and fast-tracking Express Entry selection.

  3. 03

    Established business acquisition

    Rather than starting from scratch, the stream is designed for investors acquiring an existing, operating business — reducing startup risk and meeting program requirements.

  4. 04

    Rural & northern priority

    Investment in rural, northern, and underserved communities is actively prioritized by several provinces — giving our clients a strategic advantage and lower thresholds.

03

Canadian program options

Business immigration is not one program.

Each province and territory sets its own business immigration priorities. We help investors compare pathways, identify realistic options, and avoid committing to a business before the immigration strategy makes sense.
  1. 01

    Provincial nominee business streams

    PNP business streams can support investors who acquire or establish businesses in Canada and meet provincial priorities for management, investment, and local economic benefit.

  2. 02

    Manitoba and rural opportunities

    Manitoba remains an important example, especially for investors open to rural or underserved communities, but the right pathway depends on the province, business, and family goals.

  3. 03

    Succession planning acquisitions

    Many Canadian business owners are ready to retire. We help connect business purchase strategy with immigration planning so the buyer, seller, and employees all have a workable path.

  4. 04

    Work permit to PR strategy

    Some pathways begin with a temporary work permit and active business operation before nomination or permanent residence. We plan the stages before capital is committed.

Program availability, thresholds, and requirements change frequently. We verify current rules before advising on a specific pathway.

04

Global mobility

For investors thinking beyond one country.

Some clients are not only looking at Canadian permanent residence. They are also thinking about family security, asset relocation, travel flexibility, and second citizenship options.
  1. 01

    Americans exploring Canada

    We advise U.S. citizens and business owners considering Canadian immigration, business acquisition, or investment-based pathways as part of a broader plan for their family and assets.

  2. 02

    Second citizenship planning

    For qualifying investors, we can help assess select citizenship-by-investment and second passport options through appropriate program channels and referral partners.

  3. 03

    Caribbean program examples

    Programs such as St. Kitts and Nevis or Antigua and Barbuda may be relevant for some families seeking a second citizenship strategy, depending on current rules and suitability.

  4. 04

    Canada plus global options

    We help clients compare Canadian business immigration with international mobility options so the plan is practical, lawful, and aligned with the client's long-term goals.

05

Our process

From interest to nomination.

  1. 01

    Eligibility & strategy assessment

    We review your financial position, business background, and immigration goals to confirm eligibility and determine the right stream.

  2. 02

    Business sourcing & matching

    We connect you with our network of business brokers and experts to identify acquisition targets that meet both your investment goals and program requirements.

  3. 03

    Expression of Interest (EOI)

    We prepare and submit your EOI to the provincial business stream pool. Strong EOIs are scored and ranked — we build yours to be competitive.

  4. 04

    Business purchase & work permit

    Once your Business Performance Agreement is signed, we support the acquisition and your Temporary Work Permit application.

  5. 05

    Performance period & nomination

    We help you meet the performance milestones required for nomination — job creation, investment deployment, and active management.

  6. 06

    Permanent residency application

    With a provincial nomination in hand, we advise on the federal PR application through Express Entry or the paper-based stream.

06

Common questions

Investor immigration questions.

Do I need to find a business on my own?

No. We work with established business brokers and industry experts who source acquisition targets for our clients. You'll have professional support identifying businesses that meet both your investment goals and immigration program requirements.

Is Manitoba the only business immigration option?

No. Manitoba may be a strong fit for some investors, especially where rural business opportunities are involved, but we assess options across Canadian provincial and territorial business immigration programs.

Can you advise Americans who want to move to Canada?

Yes. We advise U.S. citizens and business owners who are considering Canadian business immigration, acquisition opportunities, or broader residency planning for their family.

Do you help with second citizenship or Caribbean programs?

For qualifying investors, we can help assess select citizenship-by-investment and second passport options through appropriate program channels and referral partners. Program rules and suitability are reviewed before any recommendation is made.

Can my family be part of the plan?

Often, yes. Family planning is part of the intake because the right pathway depends on the investor's goals, spouse or partner considerations, dependent children, timelines, and long-term settlement plans.

Start here

Your first step is a straightforward options conversation.

We'll review your business background, investment goals, family priorities, and timeline — then identify which Canadian or global mobility options are worth exploring.

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