8d • General discussion
How to register a company in Canada — step-by-step
Decide structure & jurisdiction — choose federal incorporation or a provincial/territorial incorporation (each has different benefits).
Choose a name & check availability — run a NUANS (or provincial name) search to confirm your name isn’t taken. Reserve the name if required.
Prepare incorporation documents — draft and file Articles of Incorporation (include share structure, number of directors, registered office). Follow the federal or provincial form.
File & get certificate of incorporation — submit online (or by paper where allowed). You’ll receive your certificate when approved. Keep this document safe.
Register for a Business Number (BN) with CRA — register for your BN and any needed CRA program accounts (GST/HST, payroll, import/export). You can register online.
Extra-provincial registration (if operating across provinces) — if you’ll do business outside the jurisdiction of incorporation, register extra-provincially in those provinces.
Set up basic corporate housekeeping — create the minute book, issue share certificates, record director resolutions, and set a banking resolution to open a corporate bank account.
Check licences & permits — identify industry-specific licences, municipal permits, or provincial registrations you may need and apply.
Meet tax & payroll obligations — register for payroll accounts before hiring, understand GST/HST thresholds, and set up bookkeeping.
Ongoing compliance — file annual returns, keep corporate records current, and renew any provincial registrations or licences on time
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How to register a company in Canada — step-by-step
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