Starting a business in Canada, explained plainly.
The questions people search before they set up here, answered with what we see every week: status, cost, structure, taxes and the steps in the right order.
How to Start a Business in Canada as an Immigrant or Newcomer
Can newcomers start a business in Canada? What each status allows, the registration steps, bank accounts, business plans for PNP and Start-up Visa, and where to get help.
Read the guide 02 · Non-residentsCan a Non-Resident Start a Business in Canada? Rules by Province
How a non-resident or foreign company starts a business in Canada: director residency rules by province, subsidiary vs branch, bank accounts and tax basics.
Read the guide 03 · CostsHow Much Does It Cost to Start a Business in Canada?
What it costs to start a business in Canada: registration and incorporation fees, licences, bank, business plan, branding and first-year accounting, with two sample budgets.
Read the guide 04 · StructuresSole Proprietorship vs Corporation in Canada: Which Should You Choose?
Sole proprietorship or corporation in Canada? Liability, tax rates, set-up and upkeep costs, credibility and when to incorporate, explained for first-time owners.
Read the guide 05 · CRA accountsCRA Business Number and GST/HST Registration: When and How
How to get a CRA Business Number, which program accounts you need, when GST/HST registration becomes mandatory, the rates by province and how filing periods work.
Read the guidePick your province. We handle the rest.
Each province and territory has its own registry, sales tax and nominee program; the pages below explain each one.
Tell us what you are starting. We will tell you exactly what it takes.
One short call, then a written scope with our fee and the government fees listed separately. One-time project or ongoing monthly support.