Business Startup Help
If you are in a position to start a business in Canada, or invest in an existing business, you may qualify to be a “Business Immigrant” as defined by Citizenship & Immigration Canada. Immigrants in this category must have experience in starting or running a business. There are three different categories of business immigrant: Investor, Entrepreneur, and Self-Employed.
Business Immigration is a category of immigration defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. You’ll find more information about applying to be a business immigrant on the
Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
Relevant LinksThe following resources are available for immigrants looking to build their own businesses.
ConnectionsAn immigrant’s guide to starting a business in Nova Scotia. The guide provides information on:
- Things unique to you as an immigrant operating a business in Nova Scotia, Canada
- How to assess your business ideas
- Culture and how it might affect your business transactions
- The business start-up process in Nova Scotia
- Taxation
Immigrant Business Development Service Immigrant Business Development Service at the Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association gives immigrants the information, contacts and confidence you need to start and maintain a business in Nova Scotia.
Canada Business - Nova Scotia The Canada Business - Nova Scotia is part of the national group of Canadian Business Service Centres across the country. They are a business information resource with centres both online and throughout Nova Scotia.
Community Based Business Sites Community Based Business sites are located throughout the province. You will find a lot of information on their site about resources as well as interactive tools, links to government programs and services, and guides to starting your own business.
Open for Business Open for Business offers entrepreneurial advice and consultations, work space, and development work shops to help you bring your business ideas into reality.
Entrepreneurs Forum Entrepreneurs Forum provides entrepreneurs with continual support and advice, and educational opportunities when developing their new companies.
Saint Mary’s University Business Development Centre Saint Mary’s University Business Development Centre provides a range of business consulting services. They assist businesses in all areas of development.
Business Support and Financing Information Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development Website Black Business Initiative Black Business Initiative is an organization dedicated to the growth of businesses owned by members of the Nova Scotia Black Community.
Centre for Women in Business
Mount Saint Vincent University’s Centre for Women in Business, is a resource centre with support, encouragement, and information for women in business.