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Self-employed Persons Program (legacy/paused)
CanadaEntrepreneurmedium confidence
Standard Canadian rates — worldwide income Historically for cultural/athletic talent. Currently paused. IRCC exploring replacement.
Investment
LEGACY/PAUSED — Significant self-employment experience …
Processing
4 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate
Standard Canadian rates — worldwide income
How popular is this programme?
Searches/mo
10
Interest
Low
Trend
Stable 0%
Demand score27/100
Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.
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Key Details
Leads to PRYes
PR after5.0 years
Dual citizenship—
Remote workNo
Healthcare included—
Crypto accepted—
Same-sex recognised—
RenewableYes
Stay Requirements
Entrepreneur/startup visa: active residence permit - must physically run the business in-country; genuine presence (~183 days) required to renew
medium confidenceHighlights
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Historically for cultural/athletic talent
- Currently paused for new applications
- Exploration of replacement program
- Standard Canadian tax rates apply
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
Auto-summarised from the data we hold — always confirm specifics on the official page.
What could change
Future policy changes may revive or alter the program.
Tax Notes
Canada has a worldwide income tax system, taxing residents on global income.