Incorporate Your Business
- Decide between federal or provincial/territorial incorporation to obtain your articles of incorporation.
Get a Federal Business Number
- Register with the Canada Revenue Agency to obtain your business number and corporate income tax account.
Register in Other Jurisdictions
- If operating in multiple provinces or territories, register as an extra-provincial or extra-territorial corporation in those locations.
Apply for Required Permits and Licences
- Check and apply for any permits or licences your business needs to operate.
Tip: In some cases, you can complete multiple registrations (business number, tax accounts, and provincial registrations) during the incorporation process, depending on the province or territory.