Invest CAD 150,000 to establish a business in Nova Scotia

Applicants need:    

  • Be over 21 years old at the time of application;
  • Intend to live in Nova Scotia long-term while owning and actively managing a business in Nova Scotia;
  • The net assets are at least 600,000 Canadian dollars, and the assets are legally obtained and can be transferred to Canada at any time, verified by a third-party agency designated by NSOI;
  • Be able to invest at least 150,000 Canadian dollars to establish a business in New Province;
  • Have at least 3 years of active management experience as a business owner (at least 1/3 equity) or more than 5 years of senior management experience in the past ten years;
  • At least CLB5 in English or French, with test scores taken within 2 years before submitting the EOI;
  • Possess a Canadian high school degree or above or equivalent overseas academic qualifications. Overseas academic qualifications must pass ECA academic certification, and the academic certification must be at least within 5 years before submitting the EOI;
  • Complete the online Expression of Interest (EOI);