Start a business anywhere in Canada.
Every province and territory has its own registry, sales tax, workers’ compensation board and business immigration stream. Pick yours; the page explains what it takes and what we do for you there.
The 10 provinces
The same six steps, thirteen sets of rules.
Plan, name, register, get your numbers, get your permits, open your account. Here is what changes from place to place.
| Province / territory | Registry | Sales tax | Workers’ compensation | Business immigration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Alberta Corporate Registry | 5% | WCB-Alberta | AAIP |
| British Columbia | BC Registries and Online Services | 12% | WorkSafeBC | BC PNP |
| Manitoba | Companies Office | 12% | WCB Manitoba | MPNP |
| New Brunswick | Service New Brunswick | 15% | WorkSafeNB | NBPNP |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Registry of Companies | 15% | WorkplaceNL | NLPNP |
| Nova Scotia | Registry of Joint Stock Companies | 14% | WCB Nova Scotia | NSNP |
| Ontario | Ontario Business Registry | 13% | WSIB | OINP |
| Prince Edward Island | PEI Corporate Registry | 15% | WCB PEI | PEI PNP |
| Quebec | Registraire des entreprises du Québec | 14.975% | CNESST | Quebec entrepreneur |
| Saskatchewan | ISC Corporate Registry | 11% | Saskatchewan WCB | SINP |
| Northwest Territories | Corporate Registries | 5% | WSCC | NTNP |
| Nunavut | Legal Registries Division | 5% | WSCC | Federal pathways only |
| Yukon | Corporate Affairs | 5% | Yukon WSCB | Yukon Nominee Program |
General information as of the last site update; confirm current rates and program status with the relevant authority or your immigration representative.
Register, bank, account, brand, run.
The same eight service lines wherever you are, with the local rules handled for you.
Business Registration & Incorporation
Sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation, federal or provincial, in all 13 provinces and territories.
Make it official. Anywhere in Canada. 02 · PlanBusiness Plans for Immigration, Banks & Investors
Canada and USA immigration business plans, bank and BDC loan plans, investor pitch decks and financial projections.
A plan that opens doors. 03 · BankBusiness Bank Accounts
Open your business account at any Canadian bank or credit union, with the paperwork prepared and the appointment booked.
Open for business. Literally. 04 · CountAccounting, Bookkeeping & Tax
Monthly bookkeeping, payroll, GST/HST, T1 personal and T2 corporate returns, financial statements and CRA support.
Books that balance. Filings on time. 05 · BrandBranding, Marketing, Social Media & Signs
Logo and identity, business cards and print, storefront and vehicle signs, social media, Google Business Profile and ads.
Look established from day one. 06 · BuildIT & Digital Solutions
Domain and business email, website and online store, booking and POS, accounting and CRM software, cloud and security basics.
Your business, online by launch day. 07 · RunVirtual Assistance & Office Support
Inbox and calendar, appointments, customer follow-ups, data entry, document preparation and the back office, monthly.
A back office without the overhead. 08 · KeepCompliance, Corporate Changes & Closing
Annual returns, director and address changes, name changes, extra-provincial registrations, licences, dissolutions and wind-downs.
Stay in good standing. Change with confidence.Not sure which province is right for your business?
Tell us what you want to do and where you are in the process. We will lay out the registration, tax and banking differences so you can decide, and your immigration consultant can weigh in on the program side.