{"id":2921,"date":"2025-09-24T12:04:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sugimotovisa.com\/en\/?p=2921"},"modified":"2025-09-24T12:06:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:06:01","slug":"quebec-entrepreneur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sugimotovisa.com\/en\/immigrate-to-canada\/quebec\/quebec-entrepreneur\/","title":{"rendered":"Quebec Entrepreneur Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Qu\u00e9bec Entrepreneur Program offers 3 streams, Innovative Business, Business Start-Up, and Business Takeover, for founders who speak French at level 7 (Qu\u00e9bec scale) and meet stream-specific business rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You first apply to MIFI for selection (CSQ), then submit your <a href=\"https:\/\/sugimotovisa.com\/en\/immigrate-to-canada\/canada-permanent-residence\/\">permanent residence<\/a> application to IRCC under the Qu\u00e9bec-selected business class. This isn\u2019t legal advice; policies change. Check official sources or consult a licensed professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-037d570b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#f9f9fc;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-overview\">Quick Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eligibility (core): Age 18+, at least a secondary diploma, spoken French level 7, a short self-sufficiency commitment after landing, and stream-specific business conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key steps: Pick your stream \u2192 prepare forms &amp; business plan \u2192 apply to MIFI \u2192 possible interview\/Notice of Intent to Select \u2192 get CSQ \u2192 apply to IRCC for PR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical timeline: End-to-end times aren\u2019t officially posted; expect variation by stream and volume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Core documents: Government forms, stream-specific business plan, proof of French (level 7), IDs\/civil status, self-sufficiency proof, plus takeover or service-offer evidence if applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fees (MIFI review): As of Jan 1, 2025, principal applicant $1,246, spouse\/partner $197, each child $197. Federal (IRCC) fees and biometrics are separate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next step: Check eligibility or book a 15-minute consult to choose the right stream and checklist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-simplified-your-path\">Simplified Your Path<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-104\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-104\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Step<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">What it is<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">What you need<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1. Choose a stream<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Stream 1, 2, or 3<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Goals, sector, French level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2. Build your file<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Forms + business plan + proofs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Plan template, French proof, financials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3. Apply to MIFI<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Qu\u00e9bec selection (CSQ) stage<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Complete application; interview if invited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4. CSQ \/ Notice<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">CSQ or Notice of Intent to Select<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">If a notice issued, you may pursue a work permit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5. Apply to IRCC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Qu\u00e9bec-selected business class PR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Federal forms, biometrics, medicals, police<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-104 from cache -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quebec-entrepreneur-program-streams\">Quebec Entrepreneur Program Streams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stream-1-innovative-business\">Stream 1 &#8211; Innovative Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launch or grow an innovative company in Qu\u00e9bec, supported by a supporting organization (incubator, accelerator, or university entrepreneurship centre) that signs a service offer and completes the program form. Use the Qu\u00e9bec business plan template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You\u2019ll also need:<\/strong> age 18+, secondary diploma or higher, spoken French level 7, and a 3-month self-sufficiency commitment after PR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9fc\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start-up Visa invites innovative founders to partner with a designated incubator, accelerator, or VC and build their company in Canada\u2019s vibrant market,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sugimotovisa.com\/en\/immigrate-to-canada\/canada-startup-visa\/\" style=\"box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More About Start-Up Visa<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stream-2-business-start-up\">Stream 2 &#8211; Business Start-Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start-Up profile:<\/strong> You plan to start a company in Qu\u00e9bec. Expect to show management experience, invest in start-up\/operating expenses, and hold \u226525% equity in the new business. Some minimum spend thresholds apply [VERIFY amounts]. You may first receive a Notice of Intent to Select, which can support a work-permit request so you can build before CSQ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Already-Started profile:<\/strong> You\u2019ve lived in Qu\u00e9bec \u22652 years with work authorization and started the company \u22651 year ago. Requires a minimum net worth of $300,000 (CAD).<br>Helpful CTA: Not sure which profile fits? Book a quick consult and bring a one-page summary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stream-3-business-takeover\">Stream 3 &#8211; Business Takeover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acquire or run a company you\u2019ve taken over. Two profiles: in the process of acquisition and the acquired company. You\u2019ll submit an offer to purchase and show takeover expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practical tip:<\/strong> Ask the seller early for 2\u20133 years of financials and a letter of intent, these speed reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-s-eligible-core-conditions-across-streams\">Who\u2019s Eligible? (core conditions across streams)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age &amp; education: 18+ with at least a secondary school diploma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>French ability: Spoken French level 7 (Qu\u00e9bec scale); you may be interviewed to verify.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-sufficiency: Sign a 3-month financial self-sufficiency contract after PR. 2025 examples: $3,877 (single adult) and $5,686 (two adults); amounts rise with children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Values attestation: Obtain an Attestation of learning about democratic and Qu\u00e9bec values for you and your accompanying family (minors\/medical exceptions exist).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stream-specific rules: Service offer (Stream 1), equity\/share and spend (Stream 2), takeover documents (for Stream 3).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 This isn\u2019t legal advice; policies change. Check official sources or consult a licensed professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-required-documents\">Required Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use Quebec\u2019s forms and checklists. Expect to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application for permanent selection + stream appendix (official forms).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business plan (Stream 1 or 2 template) and, for Stream 1, a service offer signed by the supporting organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identity\/civil status (passports, birth\/marriage certificates).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>French proof (accepted tests\/certificates that map to level 7).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial self-sufficiency proof (per 2025 schedule).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Takeover evidence (offer to purchase, due diligence) for Stream 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any work-permit support docs if you received a Notice of Intent to Select.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-csq-to-canadian-pr-federal-stage\">From CSQ to Canadian PR (federal stage)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply to MIFI. If complete, you\u2019ll get an AOR (acknowledgement of receipt). You may be invited to an interview. Outcomes include CSQ or a Notice of Intent to Select (often used to seek a work permit).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply to IRCC for PR under the Qu\u00e9bec-selected business class (Investors\/Entrepreneurs). You\u2019ll complete federal forms, biometrics, medicals, and police certificates. Federal fees are separate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Land as a permanent resident. Your self-sufficiency commitment covers the first 3 months.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you receive your CSQ or notice, set a 15-minute call to map your IRCC stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-processing-time-and-fees\">Processing Time and Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Processing times: Qu\u00e9bec and IRCC don\u2019t publish fixed timelines for these streams. Files vary by stream, volume, and quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qu\u00e9bec review fees (as of Jan 1, 2025): $1,246 main applicant; $197 spouse\/partner; $197 per child. Adjusted each Jan 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal fees: IRCC PR fees, biometrics, and medicals are additional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business spend: Stream-specific minimums apply (e.g., \u226525% equity in certain Stream 2 cases; takeover costs for Stream 3). Exact thresholds depend on the profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-your-application-stronger\">Make your application stronger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>French first: If you\u2019re close to level 7, book a test date and schedule study time now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick the right story for the right stream: Innovation\/support (Stream 1), equity &amp; management (Stream 2), or robust takeover proof (Stream 3).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proofs ready: Corporate docs, financials, service offers, and letters of intent, before you file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local ties: Add Qu\u00e9bec market validation (letters of intent, pilot users, supplier quotes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay organized: Save labeled PDFs and receipts in one dated folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve got real options in <a href=\"https:\/\/sugimotovisa.com\/en\/immigrate-to-canada\/quebec\/\">Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>. If you\u2019re building something new:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stream 1, an<strong> Innovative Business<\/strong> with a supporting organization, might fit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re launching or already running a company here, look at Stream 2, <strong>Business Start-Up<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buying a solid local business? <strong>Business Takeover <\/strong>could be the match. The common thread: French level 7, a focused business plan, and a clean path from CSQ \u2192 IRCC PR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758114677116\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need to speak French?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. All three streams require spoken French level 7 on the Qu\u00e9bec scale. MIFI may interview you to confirm your level.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758114687990\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I apply if my company already operates in Qu\u00e9bec?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Look at Stream 2 (Already-Started) if you\u2019ve lived in Qu\u00e9bec for \u22652 years with work authorization and your company has operated for \u22651 year. A $300,000 minimum net worth applies.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758114698061\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What\u2019s a \u201csupporting organization\u201d in Stream 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A Qu\u00e9bec incubator, accelerator, or university entrepreneurship centre that supports your innovative project and issues a service offer included in your file.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758114708540\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is an AOR?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An Acknowledgement of Receipt, the notice, and file number you receive when MIFI (and later IRCC) accepts your application as complete.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758114718122\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I work on the business before PR?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Possibly. If MIFI issues a Notice of Intent to Select, you may use it to request a work permit while you continue building the project.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758114728243\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much money do I need for living costs?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You must sign a 3-month self-sufficiency commitment. 2025 examples: $3,877 (single adult) and $5,686 (two adults); add amounts for children .<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758114744764\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are there fixed investment amounts?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some profiles set minimum spending on start-up\/operations or takeover costs, and \u226525% equity for certain Stream 2 cases. Thresholds vary by stream\/profile; confirm current numbers<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quebec.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about building your future in Quebec? Choose the stream that matches your dream, startup, innovative, or takeover, and see where you fit. Ready to explore? 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