Supportix Global helps you register or incorporate your business in Canada, with guidance on business structure, documentation, and federal, provincial, and territorial requirements.
Business registration and incorporation in Canada involves different filings, registrations, and requirements depending on your business structure, industry, and where you operate. Here is everything we handle for you
We also support foreign businesses, including LLCs, establishing a Canadian presence or subsidiary, and non-resident founders registering a business in Canada for the first time. We guide each client through the documentation and compliance obligations that apply to their situation.
Before any registration takes place, the more important decision is which structure fits your business. Each option carries different implications for liability, tax treatment and where you can operate.
Incorporating under federal law provides stronger name protection across Canada. Generally suited to businesses planning to operate nationally or seeking broader name protection. Additional registration may still be required in provinces or territories where the business operates.
Incorporating within a single province, suited to businesses that intend to operate primarily within that jurisdiction. Businesses expanding elsewhere may also require extra-provincial registration.
Incorporation for licensed professionals, including lawyers, physicians, dentists and accountants, structured to meet the specific requirements that professional regulatory bodies impose on incorporated practices.
Incorporation of an organization intended to operate on a not-for-profit basis, with structure and reporting requirements specific to that designation.
Registering as a sole proprietorship, general partnership, or limited partnership without incorporating. Sole proprietorships and general partnerships suit smaller or early-stage operations where limited liability protection is not the primary concern, while limited partnerships are typically used where some partners want liability limited to their investment.
Five steps from your first conversation with us to a business that is registered and ready to operate.
We assess your business plans, ownership structure, industry and where you intend to operate, including whether you are a resident founder, a licensed professional, or a foreign business entering Canada.
Based on that assessment, we outline the registration or incorporation options that fit your objectives and liability considerations, with legal and tax advice provided by qualified professionals where required.
We conduct the required name search or reservation process, including NUANS where applicable, to confirm your proposed business or trade name meets the requirements of your chosen jurisdiction.
We prepare and file the required incorporation or registration documents, business number and applicable CRA program registrations, corporate documents, licences, permits, and other regulatory registrations required for your business.
We finalize corporate documentation and confirm your business is properly registered and positioned to begin operating.
Business setup requirements in Canada are not uniform. They vary by jurisdiction, and a business operating in more than one province or territory needs to account for each set of requirements separately.
Our support covers every layer, from federal down to local.
Federal
Federal requirements for businesses incorporating or operating nationally
Provincial & Territorial
Provincial and territorial requirements specific to where you plan to operate
Extra-Provincial
Extra-provincial registration for businesses expanding beyond their home province
Municipal & Industry
Municipal licences and industry-specific permits required to operate legally at a local level
How a business is structured and where it is registered can affect liability, tax obligations, expansion, financing, and future ownership changes. Choosing the right structure at the beginning can help avoid costly restructuring later.
The areas that most often require attention include:
Uncertainty over whether federal or provincial incorporation is the right fit
Confusion between incorporating a business and simply registering one
Licensed professionals unsure whether a Professional Corporation applies to them
Foreign businesses and non-resident founders unfamiliar with Canadian registration and compliance requirements
Licences, permits and industry-specific registrations that are easy to overlook
Registrations that need to extend across multiple provinces or territories
Corporate maintenance obligations that are overlooked once the initial setup is complete
Supportix Global works with individuals, startups, licensed professionals and established businesses to remove this uncertainty, so the business is set up correctly the first time and stays compliant afterward.
Setting up a business is the first step, not the last. Once your business is registered, most businesses need ongoing support to keep it compliant and operating smoothly. Supportix Global provides that support as an extension of the setup process, including:
Starting point
Business Registered
Corporate Maintenance & Annual Filings
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Taxation
Payroll
Compliance & Corporate Support
Business setup is not just a filing exercise. Our approach is shaped by:
Direct experience guiding non-resident founders and foreign businesses, including LLCs, through Canadian registration requirements that domestic-only providers are less equipped to handle.
Support across federal, provincial, territorial, extra-provincial and municipal requirements, so that requirements outside a single province’s process are identified.
Recommendations based on your liability, tax and operational needs, including Professional Corporation and partnership structures, not a default incorporation type applied regardless of fit.
The same firm that registers your business can support the annual filings, corporate maintenance, accounting, tax, payroll and compliance work that follows, rather than handing you off once the filing is complete.
Whether you are starting a new venture, incorporating a professional practice, or entering Canada as a foreign business or non-resident founder, Supportix Global can help you determine the right structure and get your business properly registered.
Registering a business, such as a sole proprietorship or partnership, does not create a separate legal entity, while incorporation does. Incorporation generally provides limited liability protection that registration alone does not.
Federal incorporation allows you to operate under the same name across Canada and offers stronger name protection, while provincial incorporation is often simpler and more cost-effective if you plan to operate primarily within one province. We assess your specific plans before recommending either.
A Professional Corporation is an incorporated structure available to licensed professionals such as lawyers, doctors, dentists and accountants, subject to the requirements of their governing regulatory body. We confirm whether this structure applies to your profession and jurisdiction.
In a general partnership, all partners typically share equal liability for the business. In a limited partnership, some partners' liability is limited to the amount they have invested, while at least one partner retains full liability and control.
Yes. Foreign businesses, including LLCs, can establish a Canadian presence or subsidiary, and non-residents can incorporate or register a business directly. Certain structures and industries carry additional requirements, which we guide you through.
It depends on the jurisdiction. Federal corporations are subject to a resident Canadian director requirement, and provincial and territorial rules vary. We confirm the requirements for your chosen jurisdiction before any filing is prepared.
No. Incorporation is separate from immigration and work authorization. Questions about status or work permits should be addressed with an authorized immigration professional.
Requirements vary by structure and jurisdiction, but generally include identification, a registered business or trade name, articles of incorporation where applicable, and details of directors or owners. We confirm the exact requirements for your situation before filing.
If you incorporate in one province or federally and plan to operate in others, you will generally need extra-provincial registration in each additional province where you conduct business.
A formal name search is required to confirm your proposed business or trade name is available and compliant with naming rules in your chosen jurisdiction. We conduct this search as part of the setup process.
A business number is a unique federal identifier used for tax, payroll and other government registrations. Most incorporated and many registered businesses require one, and we handle this registration as part of setup.
Yes. Incorporated businesses generally have ongoing obligations, including annual return filings, beneficial ownership filings where applicable and the maintenance of corporate records. We provide corporate maintenance support to keep these filings current.
Yes. We provide corporate maintenance, accounting, bookkeeping, tax, payroll and compliance support on an ongoing basis, so your business stays compliant well beyond the initial setup.
