International founders
Build your Canadian businessfrom anywhere.
You do not have to live in Canada to establish a Canadian business. We help international entrepreneurs with structure, registration, CRA setup, accounting requirements and ongoing Canadian compliance, remotely, from one Canadian team.
- Registration
- Usually one to two business days
- CRA and accounting
- Typically one to two weeks
- Travel
- None required
- Packages
- From CAD 1,495
Registering a Canadian business does not create residency, citizenship, immigration status, credit, loan or bank account approval. Pricing shown is indicative and confirmed in writing before any engagement begins.
Countries we work with
Pick where you are building from
Each guide covers local context, the terminology translation and the questions founders in that market actually ask.
- From Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
Canada business setup from the UAE
A Dubai free-zone consultancy adding a Canadian entity to bill Canadian clients
Read the guide - From Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province
Canada business setup from Saudi Arabia
A Riyadh contracting group opening a Canadian procurement entity
Read the guide - From Doha
Canada business setup from Qatar
A Doha engineering consultancy invoicing Canadian projects
Read the guide - From Kuwait City
Canada business setup from Kuwait
A Kuwaiti trading house adding a Canadian distribution entity
Read the guide - From Manama
Canada business setup from Bahrain
A Bahraini fintech or services firm contracting with Canadian clients
Read the guide - From Muscat and Sohar
Canada business setup from Oman
An Omani manufacturer setting up Canadian import accounts
Read the guide - From Bengaluru, Pune and across India
Canada business setup from India
A Bengaluru or Pune IT services firm invoicing Canadian clients
Read the guide - From Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad
Canada business setup from Pakistan
A Lahore software house contracting with Canadian and US clients
Read the guide - From Dhaka and Chattogram
Canada business setup from Bangladesh
An RMG or leather exporter opening a Canadian sales entity
Read the guide - From Lagos and Abuja
Canada business setup from Nigeria
A Lagos technology company contracting with North American clients
Read the guide - From Nairobi
Canada business setup from Kenya
A Nairobi SaaS or fintech company contracting with Canadian clients
Read the guide - From Accra
Canada business setup from Ghana
A Ghanaian exporter opening Canadian trade accounts
Read the guide - From Johannesburg and Cape Town
Canada business setup from South Africa
A Cape Town agency or software firm invoicing Canadian clients
Read the guide - From Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong
Canada business setup from China
A Shenzhen electronics supplier adding a Canadian entity to sell direct to Canadian retailers
Read the guide
The process
Five stages, handled by one Canadian team
- 01
Business structure review
Ontario or federal, ownership, directors and what it means for tax.
- 02
Canadian registration
Name search, articles and filings completed remotely.
- 03
CRA setup
Business Number, GST/HST, payroll and import/export where needed.
- 04
Accounting setup
Cloud software, chart of accounts and multi-currency handling.
- 05
Ongoing compliance
Bookkeeping, filings, reporting and a compliance calendar.
Packages
Canada setup packages
For entrepreneurs outside Canada building a Canadian company. Prices in CAD, starting points confirmed in writing before any work begins. Banking approval is never guaranteed.
Canada Launch
One founder, one Canadian company
From CAD 1,495
- Structure consultation (federal vs Ontario)
- Company registration
- CRA Business Number setup
- GST/HST review
- Compliance calendar
Canada Launch Plus
Most chosenSelling into Canada from day one
From CAD 2,495
- Everything in Canada Launch
- GST/HST registration
- Accounting software setup
- Bookkeeping onboarding
- Import/export account setup where needed
- Registered-office coordination where available
Canada Global
Operating groups and multi-entity founders
From CAD 4,995
- Everything in Canada Launch Plus
- Ongoing accounting and management reporting
- Payroll setup where needed
- Tax orientation session
- Cross-border accounting coordination
Government fees are separate and shown before you pay. Registering a Canadian company does not create immigration status, residency or bank approval.
Who you work with
The team behind the Canada entry work
International founders in the GCC, Asia and Africa regularly work with Adnan Feroz's team when establishing a Canadian company and setting up the accounting behind it. Salman Feroz, CPA, CMA leads the accounting, tax and compliance side.
The Accounting Doc is also the delivery partner for the WeOpen Initiative 03 (UAE businesses in Canada) and the Canada entry platform behind it.
- Remote onboarding with electronic documents
- Email or WhatsApp, whichever you prefer
- Multi-currency accounting from day one
- Cross-border coordination with your home advisor
Non-resident questions, answered honestly
Can a non-resident own a Canadian company?
Yes. Non-residents can own shares in a Canadian corporation. Ontario corporations have no director residency requirement; federal corporations generally require 25% Canadian-resident directors.
Do I need a Canadian director?
Not for an Ontario corporation. If you incorporate federally, at least 25% of directors must be Canadian residents.
Does incorporation give me Canadian immigration status?
No. Registering a Canadian company does not create residency, citizenship, a visa or work authorisation. Immigration matters must go through a licensed immigration professional.
Can a Canadian company open Stripe or a bank account?
Many Canadian corporations use Canadian payment processors and banks, but approval is decided by each institution on its own criteria. We prepare complete, professional corporate records to support your application. We cannot guarantee approval.
Do I need a Canadian address?
A corporation needs an address for corporate records and CRA correspondence. We coordinate registered-office services where available.
How is Canadian corporate tax calculated for non-residents?
A Canadian corporation pays Canadian corporate tax on its income regardless of where the shareholders live. Distributions to non-resident shareholders may attract withholding tax, often reduced by treaty. We plan this before you take money out.
Do I have to travel to Canada?
No. Registration, CRA setup and accounting onboarding are handled remotely with electronic documents.
How long does the whole setup take?
Ontario registration is usually one to two business days. CRA accounts and accounting setup typically complete within one to two weeks depending on responses and requirements.
Map my Canada setup
Share the basics and we map your setup path. We reply by email or WhatsApp, whichever you prefer, within one working day.
We never ask for confidential documents on this form. Secure upload happens after onboarding.
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