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I own and run a startup. I want to come to Canada on a tourist visa. My startup does cross-border payments, so I want to come in person to meet with some VC's and discuss talks as regards funding for my startup. I want to submit documentation, but somewhere I see bank statements or payslips.

Since I have my own startup, is there a need to present bank statements or do I present payslips instead? Just asking for clarity's sake.

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  • Why would your being the owner of a startup have anything to do with whether you need to show your bank statements as part of a visa application?
    – phoog
    Commented May 7, 2023 at 9:12
  • @phoog that is why i said for Clarity sakes, because its what i saw on the Website that got me very confused. hence the question
    – Bluelime
    Commented May 7, 2023 at 9:14
  • What website? What did you see there?
    – phoog
    Commented May 7, 2023 at 9:16
  • @phoog cic.gc.ca
    – Bluelime
    Commented May 7, 2023 at 9:18
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    @Traveller, well explained. This is the answer i needed. Thanks once again
    – Bluelime
    Commented May 7, 2023 at 10:17

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Turning my comment into an answer:

You presumably derive your income from your start-up. You need to present statements for both your start-up and your personal bank accounts. Ideally IMHO you should also show your most recent tax return, and your business’ financial accounts that demonstrate profitability sufficient to support your personal drawings, not just turnover.

This Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me? relates to a UK visitor visa but is applicable in general when applying elsewhere

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  • Makes sense! If i have access to the accounts by which investment money is being paid into, do I present that>?
    – Bluelime
    Commented May 7, 2023 at 12:41
  • @Bluelime Depends what you mean by ‘have access to’. Typically you should provide evidence of the source of deposits into accounts in your / your business’ name, especially when such deposits are out of the norm.
    – Traveller
    Commented May 7, 2023 at 16:36

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