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Sole proprietorship, partnership or incorporation — explained in plain language with the real cost and tax difference for your situation.
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Step one — make it official
Business Registration
Register your business in Ontario the right way, the first time.
Most people lose weeks on registration because nobody explains the order of the steps. We sit with you, pick the right structure, handle the paperwork, and hand you a clean folder of documents you can take to the bank the same week.
Who this is for
Built for owners like you.
- Newcomers starting their first Canadian business
- Contractors and trades going from side work to a real company
- Online sellers who need an HST number to invoice
- Partners who want a clean, written ownership structure
What's included
Exactly what you get.
Name search & NUANS
We check your business name against Ontario records so it is not rejected, and reserve a name that also works as a domain and social handle.
Registration filing
Master Business Licence or Articles of Incorporation filed through the Ontario Business Registry, with your BN (Business Number) from CRA.
HST, payroll & import accounts
We open the CRA program accounts you actually need — and tell you which ones you can skip for now.
Banking pack
A tidy PDF pack — registration certificate, BN, address proof list — so the bank appointment takes one visit, not three.
First-year checklist
Renewal dates, HST filing frequency, bookkeeping basics and what receipts to keep from day one.
How it works
Four clear steps.
- Step 01
Free call
15 minutes on WhatsApp or phone. We learn what you sell, to whom, and whether you have partners.
- Step 02
Structure & name
We recommend a structure, run the name search, and confirm the domain and social handles are free.
- Step 03
Filing
We prepare and file everything, then register your CRA accounts.
- Step 04
Handover
You get the documents, the banking pack and a walk-through of your obligations.
Timeline: Most sole proprietorships are live within 1–3 business days. Incorporations typically take 3–7 business days.
🇨🇦 Local advantage
Made for the Toronto market.
We work with Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga and Brampton owners every week, so we know the local licensing questions too — trade licences, City of Toronto business licence categories, and when a home-based business needs zoning attention.
Investment
What it costs.
START
$299 one-time
Business registration in Canada, guided step by step, plus a logo & brand kit and Google Business Profile setup.
Ontario government filing fees are paid directly to the province (roughly $60 for a business name registration and $300 for an online incorporation) and are never marked up by us.
Real examples
Work like yours.
Scarborough cleaning company
Two partners working cash jobs wanted to invoice offices. We registered a partnership, opened HST and prepared the banking pack.
Result: Bank account open in 6 days; first commercial contract invoiced the same month.
North York contractor
A renovator carrying real liability was still a sole proprietor. We incorporated and set up payroll for his two helpers.
Result: Personal assets protected and WSIB and CRA accounts live before the next job started.
Newcomer online seller
New to Canada, selling handmade goods. Registered a business name and voluntarily opened HST early.
Result: Claimed back HST on $8,000 of start-up equipment purchases.
Questions
Straight answers.
Sole proprietorship or incorporation?
If you are testing an idea, have low liability risk and modest income, a sole proprietorship is cheaper and simpler. If you sign contracts, hire, take on liability, or expect strong profit, incorporation protects you personally and can save tax. We give you a straight recommendation for your numbers, not a sales pitch.
Do I need an HST number right away?
You must register once you pass $30,000 in revenue over four consecutive quarters. Many businesses register earlier on purpose, so they can claim back HST on start-up purchases. We tell you which case you are in.
Can you register a business for a newcomer?
Yes. You do not need to be a citizen to register a business in Ontario. You do need a SIN or an ITN and a Canadian address. We walk through what applies to your status.
What does it cost?
Government fees plus our flat service fee — quoted before we start, with no surprise add-ons. Message us on WhatsApp and we send the exact number for your case.
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