Registering a business is a legal requirement in most cases across Canada. All businesses must register their names with the appropriate provincial or territorial authorities, except for sole proprietorships that operate under the owner’s legal name without any additions.
The business registration process varies depending on the structure of the business. For sole proprietorships or partnerships, it typically involves conducting a business name search, completing a registration form, and paying the required fee. For corporations, the process is more complex. In addition to a name search, you must prepare Articles of Incorporation, submit a cover letter, and file an incorporation application, along with the associated fees. Once you have selected the form of business—whether sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation—you must complete the registration with the appropriate provincial authority.
MSCI, in partnership with certified experts, offers a range of business services online, including Ontario and Canada incorporations, NUANS business name searches, small business registrations, and corporate supplies. We are dedicated to helping you establish and grow your business in today’s competitive marketplace. Our services include:
Business Name Check:
- Search for availability of business or corporate names
- Request business name creation services
- Search for ownership and address details of existing businesses
Small Business Registration:
- Register a sole proprietorship or partnership
- Register a trade name under an existing corporation
- Dissolve an existing business
- Apply for tax accounts like GST, HST, PST, Payroll, WSIB
Corporation Registration:
- Incorporate or register a company
- Register a professional corporation
- Register a trade name under an existing corporation
- Conduct NUANS name searches
- Register not-for-profit or charitable organizations
- Order corporate supplies (e.g., share certificates, seals, minute books)
- Apply for government tax accounts (e.g., GST, HST, PST, Payroll, WSIB)
- Dissolve a corporation
- File annual reports, amendments, or changes to directors/officers
Intellectual Property Protection:
- Apply for copyright certificates
- File trademark applications
- Perform trademark searches
- Learn about patents
Business Address Services in Canada:
- Personal or business mailbox services
- Corporate registered addresses
Maintaining Business Records:
- Sign up for regular bookkeeping services
- Ensure accurate accounting records
- File business and corporate tax returns
Services for Non-Residents:
- Obtain a Canadian business address
- Start a business in Canada
For more information or a free consultation, please contact our local representative or our main office in Mississauga, Canada.
