Intra-Company Transfer
Expand Your Enterprise. Relocate Your Executives.
Grow Your Business in Canada
The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program helps international business owners and key staff expand their operations to Canada. We help small & medium investors obtain work permits quickly to establish a new branch, subsidiary, or affiliate.
This is a customized strategic immigration plan that allows you to leverage your existing business success to build a future in North America, eventually leading to Permanent Residence.
It's Fast
Quickly come to Canada with your family on work permits and start your business operations immediately.
It's Affordable
Demonstrate existing business financial snapshots or liquid cash balances as low as CA$ 75,000 to $100,000.
It's Flexible
No strict performance agreements required. You can modify your business plans upon arrival to suit market needs.
It's Easy
We expertly prepare the paperwork. The ICT pathway is often faster and less bureaucratic than other investor programs.
Program Highlights
Why the ICT is the preferred route for established business owners.
Rapid Entry
Get a work permit quickly. Rapidly establish your Canadian business presence without the long wait times of traditional immigration streams.
Family Benefits
Spouses receive open work permits. Minor children attend Canadian public schools for free. Access Canada’s excellent healthcare system.
Path to PR
After one year of successful operation, the updated business plan serves as a basis to renew permits and apply for Permanent Residency.
Key Criteria
To qualify for the ICT Work Permit, both the home company and the transferee must meet specific requirements to ensure the legitimacy of the transfer.
"Majority shareholders must be willing to establish the business in Canada. The Canadian entity cannot be passive—it must be an active operation."
Business Age
Your current home-country business must have been operating for at least 2 years.
Annual Turnover
Existing business should demonstrate annual revenue/sales of over $300k per year.
Employee Count
The home company should currently employ at least 5 people.
Experience
Transferees must have worked for the company for at least 1 year in a management position.
Our Services & Process
From incorporation to post-landing compliance.
Strategic Plan
Our certified lawyers develop a personalized 5-year business and financial plan tailored to your expansion.
Incorporation
We assist with setting up the Canadian branch, including incorporation and banking (Director services available if needed).
Work Permit
Apply for a 1-year work permit. Spouses get open work permits; children get study permits.
Permanent Residency
After 1 year of active business operations, apply for permit renewal and transition to Permanent Residency.
Expert Legal Representation
We have appointed Canadian lawyers to develop a personalized strategic action plan that’s right for you. Our team includes Certified Specialists in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Law.
- Assistance with deciding on business location and premises.
- Execution of the 5-year business and financial plan.
- Processing of all initial immigration permits for adults and children.
- Post-landing guidance for one year to ensure compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The company in Canada does not need to do the exact same business as the current business in your home country. However, the Canadian business must be 'active' (producing goods or services) and cannot be a passive investment.