Name: Business Registration: Sole Proprietorship
SKU: 44181
Availability: InStock

Register or Renew a Sole proprietorship: All Provinces Except Ontario
This product is applicable to register or renew a sole proprietorship in all other provinces except Ontario. To register or renew a sole proprietorship in Ontario (previous name is Master Business Licence), go to the page Ontario Sole Proprietorship.
Agency Service Fees
- $49
Govt, Admin & Registry Fees*
To register or renew a sole proprietorship in BC, a name pre-approval from BC government is required. If you already have obtained it within last 90 days, registration can be done as fast as in 1 business hour. Otherwise, we can submit name approval either in priority queue or regular queue. These options and timeline will be shown in next page.
How fast do you need to register?
- Urgent: Ready in TWO HOURS +$99
- Express: Ready in ONE DAY +$49
- Regular: Ready in Five Days +$00
Choose Service Queue
- Urgent: file in two business days +$299
- Express: file in six business days +$99
- Regular: file in ten business days +$00

Help and Support
We are member of Industry Canada
Is this registration valid?
Of course. Our agency has direct access to federal and provincial corporate registry name database. You may verify the document with Ontario government and Canada Revenue Agency.
Are you a OneStop shop?
Yes, Incorpmaster is a OneStop shop: you have options to add other services such as CRA Business Number, HST account, Payroll Account, Export Import Account, WSIB Registrations, seal etc. (will be displayed in next steps).
What happens after order received?
After we received your order, our specialist review the order and ensure your are doing it correctly. We will contact you through email or phone, if any other information is required
Can I get assistance over phone?
Yes, feel free to call us, or you can initiate a live chat with us at the bottom right corner during our business hours.

Business Name
1. New registration or renewal?
1. a) Upload the existing documents
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 32 MB.
2. NUANS Report & Name Approval
2. b) BC Govt. Name Approval Queue
2. Name Approval & Name Process
2. Name Approval and Name Process
Upload NUANS/Name Approval
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 32 MB.
If you can't upload now, you may proceed with the order and send later via email at [email protected]
3. How fast do you need to register?
4. Proposed name of this business
4. Name of this business
4. a) Enter 2nd preferred name
4. b) Enter 3rd preferred name
Strict Name Rules (please read before writing the name)
The name MUST be in French. If in any other words, it must be translated into French correctly. The name MUST contain 2 components:
1. The generic or descriptive component: This is a word or group of words that describes the nature of business. It can be common French word.
2. The unique or distinctive component: this is the specific component, a word or group of words that clearly distinguishes one business from another. It should be unique or distinctive word.
  Example: Quincaillerie Saint-Jean. 'Quincaillerie ' is the generic component, 'Saint-Jean' is unique component.

Help and Support
What is NUANS report?
Business must be registered in an approved name. To get this name approval from provincial government, a NUANS report must be submitted.
How fast I can get documents?
It depends on your jurisdiction and the service speed you select. The timeline mentioned is an approximation and subject to government approval.
What documents I will get?
You will receive final business registration certificates (that has business registration number) in email by the service speed you chose. Afterwards, other services such as GST/HST account, CRA business number etc. will be emailed.

Business Details
5. Activities of this Business
7. Business Address
Street Address Suite/Unit (optional) City Province Postal Code
8. a) Business Owner: First Name
8. b) Middle Name (if any)
8. c) Last Name
8. d) Owner's ID Type
8. e) Please Upload the ID
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 32 MB.

Help and Support
What activities should I list
Well, this is just a brief introduction about your business. You may list down 3 major activities in a single sentence which your business involves with.
What date to be selected as start date?
The date that you want to register your business. If you choose a future date, please be advised, you will not get registration documents until that date arrives. So, most people select current today's date.
Why need to upload ID?
As per Alberta government requirement, a valid government issued photo ID (passport or Driving License) must be submitted.

CRA Accounts Registration
9. CRA Business Number
10. GST/HST Account Set up
11. Payroll Account
12. PST Account Set up
12. QST Account Set up

Help and Support
What is business number?
Every business in Canada must have a business number from CRA. This is the identification of your corporation with Canada Revenue Agency.
What is GST/HST account?
Every business must have a GST/HST account to collect GST/HST upon sales. Customer's invoice or receipt must show the GST/HST number. Unable to collect GST/HST, may cause penalty by CRA.
What is payroll account?
Payroll account is applicable in all cases. Even if you do not have an employee, your own salary to be processed through payroll account. Please note, this is not payroll service, but the initial set up of payroll account with CRA.
Do I need PST account?
A PST account is needed for your province to collect PST, unless you are a PST exempted individual.
Do I need QST account?
For province of Quebec, QST account is required to collect QST during sales and also required for annual taxation filing.

Governmental Other Registrations
If your business involves with export or import, you need to register for it. The government of Canada uses the import/export account number to process your customs documents.
13. Import Export Account
14. WCB/WSIB/WSB Registration

Help and Support
Do I need import export account?
If your business involves in importing or exporting physical goods, it is required. The government uses this account to process customs.
What is WCB?
It's the Workplace Safety Board registration, WCB in Alberta, WSIB in Ontario, WSB in BC etc. If your business plan to have employees now or in future, it MUST register with WCB. We register and give you the account number and hook you with WCB authority. Please note, it does not cost monthly premium fees, rather WCB authority will advise on your eligibility of free program or fees.

Business Supplies
15. Do you want Personalized Stamp in your business name?
16. Domain Name Reservation
18. Shipping address for supplies
Same as business address

Street Address Suite/Unit (optional) City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Help and Support
What is stamp or seal?
Personalized stamp or seal is a protection against fraudulent activity. It has legal value (by default defends) in case anybody creates false docs or make false loan in your company name. It's highly recommended if your business has frequent transactions or provide receipt, invoices. It's also needed if you go for loan, mortgage, employment contract, service contract or any sub-contract.
What is domain name registration?
We are an agent of global domain registration. After your company name gets approved, we can instantly reserve a domain in your company name for 1 year or 5 years (example: www.companyname.com)

Price Summary
Agency Service Fees
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Government, Admin and Registry Fees
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Service Speed
Price: $ 25.00 CAD
Service Speed
Price: $ 25.00 CAD
NUANS® Report/Name Approval Fee
Price: $ 25.00 CAD
BC Government Name Approval Queue
Price: $ 25.00 CAD
CRA Business Number Set up
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
GST/HST Account Set up
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
PST Account Set up
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
QST Account Set up
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Payroll Account Set up
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Import/Export Account Registration
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
WCB/WSIB/WSB Registration
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Domain Name Registration
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Personalized Stamp
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Shipping & Handling
Total
$ 0.00 CAD

Final Review
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Business Registration: Sole Proprietorship

Step 1 of 8 - Fees and Jurisdiction

Register or Renew a Sole proprietorship: All Provinces Except Ontario

Help and Support

Business Name

Strict Name Rules (please read before writing the name)

Help and Support

Business Details

Help and Support

CRA Accounts Registration

Help and Support

Governmental Other Registrations

Help and Support

Business Supplies

Help and Support

Price Summary

Final Review

Description

Sole Proprietorship Registration

business corporation in Canada

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Email Address

Address

Business Registration: Sole Proprietorship

Step 1 of 8 - Fees and Jurisdiction

Register or Renew a Sole proprietorship: All Provinces Except Ontario

Help and Support

Business Name

Strict Name Rules (please read before writing the name)

Help and Support

Business Details

Help and Support

CRA Accounts Registration

Help and Support

Governmental Other Registrations

Help and Support

Business Supplies

Help and Support

Price Summary

Final Review

Description

Sole Proprietorship Registration

business corporation in Canada

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