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Intra Company Transfer ICT

OliverB

Newbie
Feb 16, 2025
1
0
Hi everyone,

I'm a small business owner looking to expand my operations into Canada. I'm researching the International Transfer program and have some questions, particularly regarding work permit for myself.

I understand the rules have changed, and now it seems you need to demonstrate an existing multinational business before expanding into Canada. My main question is: can I open a store in Canada and obtain a work permit with only opeating only one country - (non multinationla business yet)? if not, can't I hire even locally in Canada to staff the new store and operate that way?

Any insights or experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!
 

canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
57,653
14,176
Hi everyone,

I'm a small business owner looking to expand my operations into Canada. I'm researching the International Transfer program and have some questions, particularly regarding work permit for myself.

I understand the rules have changed, and now it seems you need to demonstrate an existing multinational business before expanding into Canada. My main question is: can I open a store in Canada and obtain a work permit with only opeating only one country - (non multinationla business yet)? if not, can't I hire even locally in Canada to staff the new store and operate that way?

Any insights or experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!
How would this be an ICT?