The Yukon Business Nominee Program targets foreign entrepreneurs who want to start or purchase and actively manage a business in Yukon.

To qualify, applicants must demonstrate the ability to invest capital, manage a business in the territory, and settle permanently in Yukon with their families.

Key features of the program include:

• Minimum 65 points required on the Yukon assessment grid

• Minimum CAD $300,000 business investment in the first two years

• Minimum CAD $500,000 personal net worth

• Minimum CAD $300,000 in liquid assets

• Business must operate in one of Yukon’s strategic economic sectors

If selected, the entrepreneur receives support for a two-year work permit to establish and operate the business. After meeting program requirements, Yukon may nominate the applicant for Canadian permanent residence.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply under the Yukon Business Nominee Program, applicants must meet both personal and business eligibility criteria.

Personal Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Score at least 65 points on the Yukon Business Nominee Program assessment grid

• Have at least a high school diploma or higher if required for the business

• Have a minimum of 3 years of entrepreneurial or business management experience

• Have at least 5 years of relevant work experience related to the proposed business

• Demonstrate a minimum personal net worth of CAD $500,000

• Show at least CAD $300,000 in liquid assets (such as cash, bonds, or similar financial assets)

• Provide documentation proving assets were obtained legally and verified by a Yukon accounting firm

• Intend to live permanently in Yukon

• Agree to reside in Yukon with dependents while managing the business

• Hold a management role in the business classified under TEER 0 or TEER 1

• Not have an active refugee claim in Canada

• Not have previously been refused Canadian immigration

• Not have active applications under other provincial nominee programs

• Not have already purchased or started the business in Yukon before applying

• Commit to investing at least CAD $300,000 in capital investment within the first two years

Eligible capital investments may include equipment, property, and other business assets. Operational costs, personal housing, or personal vehicles are not considered qualifying investments.

Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate language ability of at least:

• IELTS level 6 in English, or

• TEF Canada level 4 in French

Language test results may also contribute points toward the assessment grid.

Business Eligibility

The proposed business must meet the following criteria:

• The business must be a new venture or the purchase of an existing Yukon business

• The entrepreneur must actively manage the business

• The investment must not be passive

• The business must operate within one of Yukon’s strategic sectors.

Eligible Strategic Sectors

Eligible businesses may operate in areas such as:

• Information technology

• Manufacturing

• Value-added processing

• Forestry

• Tourism products, attractions, services, or facilities

• Energy

• Mining or mineral development

• Agriculture

• Cultural industries

• Film and video production

Ineligible Business Activities

The following types of businesses are not eligible under the program:

• Passive investment businesses

• Retail or wholesale operations

• Distribution businesses

• Restaurants

• Financial services

• Personal or consulting services

• Most professional services

• Real estate businesses

• Holding companies

• Gas stations