The Business Investor Stream BIS is for foreign entrepreneurs who wish to start or buy a business in Manitoba.
BIS has two pathways:
Entrepreneur Pathway (EP)
EP is for business people looking to open a business in Manitoba.
Farm Investor Pathway (FIP)
FIP is for farmers who wish to start and operate a farm in rural Manitoba.
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The Eligibility:
Entrepreneur Pathway (EP)
- Ownership: Must have 33.3% or more, 3 years of experience within 5 years as business owner or senior manager
- Language: CLB 5 English/French
- Education: Have an equivalency of Canadian high school
- Net Worth: A minimum $500,000 CAD.
- Business Investment: Minimum $250,000 CAD for business located in the city, minimum $150,000 CAD for business located in the rural areas.
- Job Creation: At lease 1 job for Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Farm Investor Pathway (FIP)
- Farm Experience: At least 3 years of Farm ownership and operation experience.
- Language: Pass the interview in English or French
- Business Investment: Minimum $300,000 CAD
- Net Worth: A minimum $500,000 CAD.
- Farm Business Research Visit: Mandatory
- Proof of Adaptability: Must show the possession of technical knowledge and skills in farming that relates to running a farm in Manitoba
- Business Plan: Mandatory