Self-Employed Immigration to Canada

At Atlas World Consultancy, we assist skilled individuals who wish to move to Canada as self-employed professionals. Canada offers dedicated immigration pathways for people who can contribute to the country’s cultural, artistic, or athletic development through independent work.

If you have relevant experience and the ability to establish yourself as a self-employed individual, this program can be a strong route toward Canadian permanent residency.


Federal Self-Employed Program

The Federal Self-Employed Persons Program allows qualified individuals to immigrate to Canada permanently based on their ability to work independently in cultural or athletic fields.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must:

  • Have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics
  • Demonstrate the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada
  • Show the capacity to make a significant contribution to Canada’s cultural or sporting life

This program is ideal for artists, performers, writers, designers, coaches, and other professionals in creative or sports-related fields.


Quebec Self-Employed Program

The Quebec Self-Employed Program is designed for individuals who wish to establish themselves independently in the province of Quebec.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must:

  • Plan to come to Québec to practice a profession or business activity independently or with others, with or without paid assistance
  • Make a start-up deposit in a financial institution in the region where you plan to work:
    • C$25,000 if practicing outside the Montréal Metropolitan Community (MMC)
    • C$50,000 if practicing within the MMC area
  • Have a minimum net worth of C$100,000, either individually or combined with your spouse/common-law partner, with proof of legal source of funds
  • Have at least two years of experience as a self-employed worker in your intended profession or trade in Québec
  • Obtain an attestation of learning about Québec’s democratic values and values
    • Spouse (16+ years) and dependent children (18+ years) must also obtain this attestation

How Atlas World Consultancy Can Help

We provide complete guidance for your self-employed immigration journey, including:

  • Eligibility assessment based on your profile
  • Documentation and experience evaluation
  • Application preparation and submission support
  • Guidance for settlement planning in Canada
  • End-to-end immigration assistance

Start Your Canadian Immigration Journey

If you are a self-employed professional looking to build your future in Canada, this program can open the door to long-term opportunities.

Contact Atlas World Consultancy today to evaluate your eligibility and begin your application process with expert support.

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