Business Registration In Canada
Federal and Provincial Entity Options
Selecting a Legal Business Structure
Canada offers multiple business structures tailored to various business goals, ownership types, and liability preferences. The most common structures include:
Sole Proprietorship: Easy to establish with full personal liability. Suitable for small-scale or self-employed businesses.
Partnership: Shared ownership between two or more individuals. Can be general or limited depending on liability agreements.
Corporation: A separate legal entity that offers limited liability protection and potential tax benefits. Corporations can be registered federally or provincially.
Extra-Provincial Corporation: For foreign or out-of-province businesses planning to operate in another Canadian province.
Branch Office or Subsidiary: Ideal for international companies expanding into Canada. A subsidiary is a separate entity, while a branch remains part of the parent company.
At Liberty Law Chambers, we help you assess your business needs, target markets, and ownership model to choose the most appropriate and compliant structure under Canadian corporate law.
Choose Your Business Type
We advise you on selecting between corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship based on your goals and investment size.
Register Federally or Provincially
Our team prepares and files incorporation documents across Canada, including federal and provincial registrations.
Apply for Tax & CRA Registration
We help you obtain a Business Number, GST/HST account, and ensure tax registration with the CRA.
Set Up Banking & Compliance
We assist with opening a Canadian business bank account, setting up annual filing calendars, and license registrations.
Incorporation Procedures, Taxation, and Licensing Requirements
Registration Process and Government Compliance
The business registration process in Canada varies slightly depending on whether you’re incorporating federally or provincially (e.g., in Ontario, British Columbia, or Alberta). The core steps include:
Name Search & Reservation via NUANS or provincial registry
Filing Articles of Incorporation with the appropriate government body
Obtaining a Business Number (BN) from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Registering for Taxes – GST/HST, payroll deductions, corporate income tax
Applying for Local Permits and Licenses as required for your business activity
Foreign nationals or companies may need to appoint a local director, maintain a Canadian business address, and meet reporting and filing obligations under the Canada Business Corporations Act or relevant provincial law.
Liberty Law Chambers handles the entire registration and compliance process, offering legal guidance to ensure your Canadian business is correctly formed and compliant with federal and provincial regulations.
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