Administered by Government of Yukon · Last verified: June 2026
The Yukon Business Nominee Program lets a foreign entrepreneur start or buy a business in Yukon and earn a provincial nomination toward permanent residence. It requires a personal net worth of at least $500,000, liquid assets of at least $300,000, and a plan to invest at least $300,000 of capital in the Yukon business within two years, holding at least one-third ownership. Candidates score points on investment, net worth, experience, language, and prior visits, and need at least 65 points. Nominees run the business on a work permit and must live in Yukon year-round by year two.
This link goes to the issuing organization rather than to a page for this program on its own. Find the program from there, and check the current details before you apply.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.
Check my eligibilityYukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP) is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in Yukon. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Requires $300,000+ investment; pathway to permanent residence. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Confirm you meet the net worth and liquid asset thresholds 2. Prepare a Yukon business plan and exploratory visit 3. Submit an application to the Yukon Business Nominee Program 4. Run the business on a work permit 5. Apply for nomination and permanent residence in year two
Intake per program guidance.