Business formation
Start the companywith the numbers in mind.
Structure, registration and CRA accounts done right the first time, then the accounting system set up before your first invoice.
- Pricing
- From CAD 149
- Led by
- Salman Feroz, CPA, CMA
- Software
- QuickBooks Online and Xero
- Reply time
- Under one working day
Who it is for
Business formation: who this is built for
A registered Ontario or federal company with the right structure and CRA accounts, from day one.
An Ontario corporation is typically registered within one to two business days once we have your details.
- First-time founders in Ontario
- Owners switching from a sole proprietorship to a corporation
- Professionals opening a professional corporation or a PREC
- Founders outside Canada registering a Canadian company
- Buyers taking over an existing business
What is included
16 line items, handled
The full list from our service schedule. Each is covered inside the monthly plan or quoted as a one-time project where the work is a project.
- 01Start a business in CanadaIncluded
- 02Ontario incorporationIncluded
- 03Federal incorporationIncluded
- 04Sole proprietorship registrationIncluded
- 05Partnership registrationIncluded
- 06Professional corporation setupIncluded
- 07Business name registrationIncluded
- 08NUANS name searchIncluded
- 09CRA Business NumberIncluded
- 10GST/HST registrationIncluded
- 11Payroll account registrationIncluded
- 12Import/export account setupIncluded
- 13Annual corporate filingsIncluded
- 14Corporate complianceIncluded
- 15Switch accountantsIncluded
- 16Buy an existing businessIncluded
How it works
The sequence, start to finish
- 01
Choose your structure
Sole proprietorship, Ontario corporation or federal corporation, chosen against your revenue, risk and who you sell to.
- 02
Register the company
NUANS search, Articles of Incorporation and filings handled for you.
- 03
Set up CRA accounts
Business Number, GST/HST, payroll and import/export where required.
- 04
Build the accounting system
Cloud software, chart of accounts, receipts workflow and a monthly close.
- 05
Stay compliant and grow
Filing calendar, instalments, year-end planning and reporting you actually use.
Business formation: your questions
Do I need to incorporate?
Not always. If your profit is close to what you spend personally, a sole proprietorship may be cheaper to run. Incorporation makes sense when you retain profit, want liability separation, or clients and lenders expect it. We model both before you decide.
How long does incorporation take?
An Ontario corporation is typically registered within one to two business days once we have your details. CRA accounts follow shortly after.
Ontario or federal incorporation?
Federal gives Canada-wide name protection but requires 25% Canadian-resident directors and extra provincial registration. Ontario is simpler and has no director residency requirement. We recommend based on where you will actually operate.
Are government fees included?
No. Government filing fees for incorporation, NUANS and name registration are separate from professional fees and are shown to you before you pay.
Do you provide legal advice?
No. We handle registration filings and accounting. Shareholder agreements and legal opinions should come from your lawyer.
The Accounting Doc does not provide audit or assurance engagements.
Start my company
Two questions, then where to reply. You hear from us within one working day with an indicative range and the plan that fits. The exact price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.
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