Frequently asked questions:
Investors, entrepreneurs and self‑employed persons

Self-employed persons

What are the requirements for qualifying as a self-employed person?

To qualify as a self-employed person, you must have two years of relevant experience and show that you intend to become self-employed in Canada.

You must also obtain a minimum of 35 points in a selection grid designed to determine whether you will be able to become economically established in Canada.

Related Links

• Selections grid for self-employed persons