WORK PERMITS FOR INVESTORS AND ENTREPRENEURS

Intra-Company Transferee – Start-up

​ The Intra-Company Transferee – Start-up route allows employees of established multinational corporations (MNCs) to launch a new branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in Canada.

Companies do not need to complete the Canadian government's labour market test to transfer employees to Canada. Although this work permit does not directly grant permanent residence, it can open the door to other immigration pathways if the Canadian enterprise becomes fully operational.

Eligibility

• Employees of a Multinational Corporation
  Applicants must work for a company with genuine business operations in at least one other country besides Canada.
• Executive, Managerial, or Specialized Knowledge Role
  The applicant should have held a senior or specialized position for at least one continuous year in the three years before applying.
• New Canadian Enterprise
  The foreign enterprise must be expanding into Canada, rather than using this route as its first-ever operation outside its home country.

Key Requirements

• Qualifying Relationship
  The foreign and Canadian entities must be connected as parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate.
• Viable Business Plan
  Applicants need to show clear steps for establishing the new Canadian operation, including securing commercial premises and detailing projected growth or job creation.
• Temporary Intent
  While the goal is to set up a lasting business, the applicant must hold a position in the foreign entity and plan to return once their assignment ends.