Registering a company is one thing. Having legal authorization to work for that company is another. Business ownership and work authorization are two separate legal questions in Canada, and conflating them is the most common mistake people make. You can technically own a piece of a Canadian company on almost any status — but whether you can actively work in it depends entirely on the type of permit you hold.

Every year, thousands of people arrive in Canada with the same questions: ❓ How do I find a job? ❓ Where should I live? ❓ Can I rent without Canadian credit history? ❓ How do schools work? ❓ Do I need a work permit? ❓ Which province is the best fit for my goals? The challenge isn't finding information. The challenge is finding reliable information in one place.