To qualify for this visa, you must show that your intended investment is ‘substantial.’ This is defined as the following:
There is no minimum Canadian dollar value
It must be proportionally substantial and pass a proportionality test
It must be sufficient to ensure the investor’s financial commitment to the business’s success
It must be of a magnitude whereby the investor can successfully develop and director the business
The proportionality test weighs the amount of investment funds against the cost of the business. If both figures are the same, this qualifies as a ‘substantial’ investment.
The lower the cost of the business, the higher the investment must be in order to qualify as ‘substantial.’