BC is one of Canada's most active provinces for immigration-linked business acquisitions. Whether you're pursuing the BC PNP Entrepreneur Stream, Start-Up Visa, or the C-11 pathway, the deal itself must be structured to satisfy both the lender, the seller, and EEBC. We navigate both simultaneously.
Each pathway has different ownership, investment, and management requirements. The acquisition must be structured to satisfy them — not just closed.
Min. $200k investment in Metro Van / $100k elsewhere; 51%+ ownership; 1+ job for a Canadian; active management
Most common pathway for SMB acquisition. Exploration Period visa issued first; full nomination after 2-year performance period.
Best for:
restaurants, retail-stores, cleaning-janitorial
Commitment letter from designated incubator/VC/angel; tech-oriented innovation; language requirement
Best for tech or innovation-oriented acquisitions with a defined product or service IP angle.
Best for:
technology-saas, digital-agencies, msps-it-services
Significant benefit to Canada; demonstrated track record; relevant experience
Applies to professionals who can demonstrate cultural, athletic, or farm self-employment of significant benefit.
Best for:
accounting-bookkeeping, law-firms, dental-practices
Immigration officers review your business plan and acquisition documents separately from the purchase agreement. Both must align. These are the items we verify before you proceed.
BizBuy.ca operates on a Reverse Lehman success-fee model — we earn when you close. A $7,500 non-refundable engagement fee covers mandate setup and deal-flow activation. Success fee: 10% on the first $1M, 8% on $1M–$2M, 6% on $2M–$3M, 4% above $3M. Minimum $25,000.
10%
First $1M
8%
$1M – $2M
6%
$2M – $3M
4%
Above $3M
Book a complimentary 30-minute call with Ali Sedighi, MBA. We will assess your pathway, budget, and target industry — and tell you honestly which deals qualify and which do not.
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