Yukon Business Nominee Program

The Yukon Business Nominee Program allows entrepreneurs to own and operate their business in Yukon.

Candidates initially come to Yukon on a two-year work permit, before being nominated for permanent residence if they successfully establish their business.

Yukon Business Nominee Program: Requirements

• Legally-acquired net worth of at least $500,000, documented and verified by a Yukon accounting firm.
• Legally-acquired minimum of $300,000 in liquid assets, documented and verified by a Yukon accounting firm.
• Invest at least $300,000 in capital investments for the business in the first 2 years.
  • This does not include any capital investments made before acceptance into the Yukon Business Nominee Program.
  • Capital investments include purchases such as property or equipment. It does not include purchases such as a house, vehicles that are only partially for the business and operational or maintenance expenses.
• Score at least 65 points on the assessment grid.
• Minimum high school education. If your business requires more education, you must also provide proof of these credentials.
• At least 3 years of entrepreneurial or business management experience.
• At least 5 years work experience relevant to the business.
• Not be a refugee or have an active request for refugee status.
• Have never been denied immigration to Canada.
• Have no active applications for any other provincial or territorial nominee program;
• Intend to permanently live in Yukon;
• Agree to live in Yukon with dependents, if applicable, while managing and investing in the business.
• Hold a position within the business of National Occupational Classification 0 or A.
• Have not yet purchased or started the business in Yukon at the time application.

Yukon Business Nominee Program: Business Eligibility

The business must:

• Be a new business or a purchase of an existing Yukon business.
• Be managed by the candidate.
• Not be a passive investment.
• Belong to any of the following strategic sectors:
  • Information technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Value-added processing
  • Forestry
  • Tourism products, attractions, services and facilities
  • Energy
  • Mining or mineral development
  • Agriculture
  • Cultural industries
  • Film and video production
• NOT belong to any of the following strategic sectors:
  • Passive investments
  • Retail, wholesale operations, distribution operations
  • Restaurants
  • Financial services
  • Business, consultation and personal services
  • Most professional services
  • Real estate
  • Holding companies
  • Gas stations