City guide
Census figures, the industries that drive Comox, local programs and a worked example in Canadian dollars.
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Short answer: a Comox business can be funded. Merchant Fund Express reviews Canadian files from British Columbia for merchant cash advances, business cash advances and revenue-based financing. The 2021 Census counted 14,806 people in the town of Comox, up 5.5% since 2016.
The census shows health care as the leading private sector at 16.2% of local jobs, followed by retail and construction.
All figures: Statistics Canada 2021 Census (income figures refer to 2020).
How money arrives decides the product.
Related: Medical clinics, Dental practices, Retail, Grocery stores, Construction.
Here is where Comox residents work, by private-sector industry, compared with British Columbia as a whole:
| Industry (NAICS) | Comox | BC |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 16.2% | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 14.0% | 11.6% |
| Construction | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 6.9% | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3.7% | 5.5% |
What stands out is health care: 16.2% of local workers, about 1.3 times the British Columbia share. Businesses that sell to, supply or serve that sector make up a large part of the local file mix.
Institutional payrolls keep spending fairly even. That tends to smooth retail and service deposits. Coastal winters around Comox are mild, so outdoor work slows less than inland.
Funders read at least four months of statements; a full year shows the pattern best.
A physiotherapy clinic in Comox with about $54,000 in monthly deposits takes $38,000 for a vehicle and equipment upgrade at a 1.24 factor rate, for a total payback of $47,120 over about 7 months. That works out to roughly $1,555 a week, or about 12% of monthly deposits; the cost is fixed at $9,120 however quickly it is repaid on schedule.
Example only; approval is never guaranteed. Model it with the MCA calculator.
If timing is the issue, see how to bridge a government payment without stalling a Comox project.
We do not keep a branch in Comox. You apply online and talk to a specialist by phone or email.
Funders typically look for about $20,000 or more deposited each month. Time in business of about a year, with limited negative days, is typical. Credit from 500 is considered; 600+ widens the options. None of this is guaranteed and it varies by funder. The paperwork: the application plus four recent months of statements. Start here, or phone (305) 384-8391.
Within reach of Comox: Courtenay (4 km), Powell River (34 km), Campbell River (43 km), Port Alberni (50 km), Qualicum Beach (52 km).
The British Columbia overview lists every BC community we cover.
Current as of October 2026; industry shares use 25% sample data.
Yes. Comox, BC files are reviewed like any Canadian file: deposits, time in business and account health.
Statistics Canada reported 14,806 residents for 2021 (14,028 in 2016).
By jobs: health care first, then retail and construction. Relative to the province, health care is the standout.
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) covers Comox. Its support is project-based and slower than a business cash advance.
No office visit is required. Comox applications are handled online and by phone.
Educational information only. It is not legal, tax or accounting advice.
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