Incorporation
Federal or Ontario incorporation
A corporation is a separate legal entity. It limits your personal liability and gives access to the small business tax rate. We help you choose between a federal and an Ontario corporation, set up the share structure, and file everything online.
What's included
- NUANS name search or numbered company
- Articles of incorporation and initial filings
- Share classes, bylaws and minute book
- Business number (BN) from CRA
Good to know
- Federal: name protected across Canada
- Ontario: no Canadian-resident director required
- Extra-provincial registration if you operate in other provinces
Unincorporated
Sole proprietorship, partnership and non-profit
If you are testing an idea or working alone, a registered business name may be all you need. Income is reported on your personal return. An Ontario business name registration lasts five years and can be renewed.
What's included
- Ontario business name registration
- Partnership registration
- Non-profit corporation setup
Later
- Conversion to a corporation when profits grow (Section 85 rollover)
CRA Registration
Business number and tax program accounts
Once registered, a business may need several CRA accounts. You must register for GST/HST once taxable sales pass $30,000 in four consecutive quarters, and many businesses register earlier to claim input tax credits.
Accounts we open
- GST/HST (RT)
- Payroll deductions (RP)
- Import/export (RM)
- Ontario WSIB and EHT
Also
- CRA My Business Account and representative authorization
Brand Protection
Trademark registration in Canada
A registered trademark gives you exclusive rights to your brand name or logo across Canada for ten years, renewable. Registering a company name alone does not give you this protection.
What's included
- Availability search
- Goods and services classification
- CIPO application and examiner responses
Timeline
- Examination by CIPO commonly takes well over a year; we track each stage for you
Corporate Maintenance
Annual returns, corporate changes and dissolution
Every corporation must file an annual return with Corporations Canada or the Ontario Business Registry, separate from its T2 tax return. We keep your records current and handle changes as your business evolves.
What's included
- Annual returns and minute book updates
- Director, officer, shareholder and address changes
- Name change and articles of amendment
Closing
- Final T2 and GST/HST returns
- Closing CRA accounts and articles of dissolution
Office Services
Virtual office and Ontario business address
Use a professional Toronto address for registration, banking and correspondence without leasing an office. Useful for home-based businesses and owners living outside Canada.
What's included
- Registered and mailing address
- Mail receipt, scanning and forwarding
- Dedicated phone line and call answering
On demand
- Meeting rooms and video conference setup
- Short-term office space
International
Foreign investors and branch setup
Overseas companies can enter Canada through a subsidiary or a registered branch. We explain the tax difference, complete the setup remotely, and arrange the address, bank introduction and CRA accounts. We also guide Canadian businesses expanding abroad.
What's included
- Market-entry and structure consultation
- Subsidiary incorporation or extra-provincial branch
- Ongoing bookkeeping, T2 and T106 filings
Documents
- Notarization and verification are quoted separately
E-Commerce
Cross-border e-commerce sellers
Sellers on Amazon.ca and other marketplaces can register for GST/HST as a non-resident or set up a Canadian corporation. We handle both routes and the filings that follow.
What's included
- Canadian company and business address
- GST/HST number and periodic returns
- Annual returns and T2 (including nil T2)
- Cloud bookkeeping
Also
- Company changes and mail handling
Launch
Website and marketing setup
New businesses can add a professionally designed website and launch campaign, coordinated with the registration so your domain, name and branding match from day one.