Business formation
Starting a business?Start with the numbers in mind.
Most entrepreneurs think about accounting after they incorporate. We get the structure, CRA setup, bookkeeping and compliance right from day one, from Canada or from abroad.
- Structures
- Sole proprietorship, Ontario corporation, federal corporation
- Registration
- Ontario corporation usually in one to two business days
- CRA accounts
- Business Number, GST/HST, payroll, import/export
- Packages
- From CAD 149
The process
Five steps from idea to compliant company
- 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.
Packages
Registration, priced like a product
Government fees are separate and shown before you pay. Prices in CAD are starting points, confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Ontario sole proprietorship
Testing an idea or side business
From CAD 149 one time
- Ontario business name registration
- Master Business Licence coordination
- CRA Business Number guidance
- Next-step accounting checklist
Ontario corporation basic
First-time incorporation, single owner
From CAD 599 one time
- Named or numbered Ontario corporation
- NUANS name search (named option)
- Articles of Incorporation filing
- CRA Business Number setup
Ontario corporation complete
Most chosenOwners who want the full compliance base
From CAD 899 one time
- Everything in corporation basic
- Minute book and organising resolutions coordination
- GST/HST registration
- Payroll account registration if required
Business launch
Ready to trade from day one
From CAD 1,299 one time
- Everything in corporation complete
- Cloud accounting setup and chart of accounts
- Compliance calendar
- 60-minute structure and tax orientation
Premium business launch
Funded, multi-owner or multi-entity starts
From CAD 1,999 one time
- Everything in business launch
- Shareholder structure consultation
- Import/export account setup where needed
- First 60 days of bookkeeping onboarding support
Monthly bookkeeping after registration starts from CAD 299 per month. See the pricing page for every plan.
How onboarding runs
From package to first monthly close
Choose your package
Pick the registration package that fits, or ask us which one does. Government fees are shown before you pay.
Confirm the price and complete the questionnaire
The fixed price arrives in writing. You tell us the owner, proposed name, named or numbered, business activity, shareholders, directors and CRA accounts needed.
Upload your documents
Through the secure portal after onboarding, never through a web form.
Book onboarding
A call to confirm the structure, set the chart of accounts and agree the monthly close date.
Everything included
Registration services we handle
The full list from our business formation schedule.
- 01Start a business in CanadaHandled
- 02Ontario incorporationHandled
- 03Federal incorporationHandled
- 04Sole proprietorship registrationHandled
- 05Partnership registrationHandled
- 06Professional corporation setupHandled
- 07Business name registrationHandled
- 08NUANS name searchHandled
- 09CRA Business NumberHandled
- 10GST/HST registrationHandled
- 11Payroll account registrationHandled
- 12Import/export account setupHandled
- 13Annual corporate filingsHandled
- 14Corporate complianceHandled
- 15Switch accountantsHandled
- 16Buy an existing businessHandled
Start a Canadian company checklist
The sequence above as a checklist you can work through before you register: structure, name, CRA accounts, accounting system and the compliance calendar. Free, to your inbox.
- Sole proprietorship, Ontario or federal: how to decide
- Named or numbered, and when a NUANS search is needed
- Which CRA accounts you need (RT, RP, RM) and when GST/HST registration becomes required
- What to set up before the first invoice
From clients who started with us
What owners say about getting set up
Adnan and his team helped me setup a business within 24 hrs of meeting him. The entire team was genuinely interested in my success. I highly recommend them.
Zuby Al (Google review)
We have a large international manufacturing business. We found their entire team very professional. Their team helped us with 3 govt subsidies that we didn't know existed. Excellent communication!
Masood Zuberi (Google review)
A+ highly recommended, fast friendly service. Since finding them 2 years ago they have helped my business grow and I could not be happier.
Shane Ramsden (Google review)
Before you incorporate
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.
Named or numbered corporation?
A numbered corporation is faster and cheaper; a named corporation requires a NUANS search. If you are building a brand, register the name.
Do I need to register for GST/HST right away?
Registration is generally required once taxable revenue exceeds CAD 30,000 over four consecutive quarters. Registering earlier lets you claim input tax credits, and we review whether it helps you.
What CRA accounts will I need?
A Business Number is the base. Add GST/HST (RT) if you sell taxable goods or services, payroll (RP) if you hire, and import/export (RM) if you move goods across the border.
Can you do the bookkeeping after registration?
Yes, that is the point. Registration is step one; we set up your accounting system, compliance calendar and monthly bookkeeping so nothing is scrambled at year-end.
Can a non-resident own a Canadian corporation?
Yes. An Ontario or federal corporation can be owned by non-residents. Director residency rules and banking requirements apply and we explain them before you register. Registering does not create residency, immigration status or bank approval.
Do you provide legal advice?
No. We handle registration filings and accounting. Shareholder agreements and legal opinions should come from your lawyer.
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.
Start my company
Three questions, then where to reply. Two minutes now saves a week of back and forth later. We reply within one working day with the package that fits and a fixed price in writing.
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