Incorporation
Incorporate your business, the right way from day one.
Thinking about incorporating? We'll help you decide if it makes sense, get it set up properly, and make sure everything that follows — taxes, payroll, GST/HST — is ready to go.
Is incorporating right for you?
It isn't right for everyone, and it isn't always worth it early on. We'll look at your situation first.
Incorporating can offer:
- Limited liability
- Flexibility in how you pay yourself
- Potential tax deferral on business income
It also adds cost and ongoing filings. We'll walk through your situation before you decide.
What we help with
From the first question to your first corporate return, with one team.
Should you incorporate?
A plain-English look at the pros, cons and costs for your situation.
Federal or Ontario?
Help choosing between a federal (Canada) and an Ontario corporation, and a named or numbered company.
Name search & filing
Arranging the NUANS name search for a named company and filing the articles of incorporation.
CRA setup
Getting your Business Number and the accounts you need: corporate income tax, GST/HST and payroll.
Corporate records
Setting up what the corporation must keep, such as its register of shareholders, directors and individuals with significant control.
After you incorporate
Bookkeeping, payroll, GST/HST, annual returns and your first corporate tax return, handled by the same team.
How it works
Simple on your side, careful on ours.
- 01
Talk it through
We look at your business and your plans, and give you a straight answer on whether incorporating makes sense.
- 02
Choose structure & name
Federal or Ontario, named or numbered, and what the name search involves.
- 03
We file and set up your accounts
We file the articles and set up your CRA accounts, so you're ready to operate.
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Ongoing support
Bookkeeping, payroll, GST/HST and corporate tax, with the team that already knows your business.
Complex share structures, shareholder agreements and legal advice are the work of a lawyer. When you need one, we'll coordinate with them.
Government filing fees apply; we'll confirm current costs when we talk.
Common questions
Should I incorporate my business?
It depends on your income, your plans and the costs involved. It isn't always worth it early on. We'll look at your numbers and give you a straight answer.
What's the difference between a federal and an Ontario corporation?
A federal corporation gives you name protection across Canada. An Ontario corporation is simpler if you only operate here. Either way, there are ongoing filings.
Can you handle my taxes after I incorporate?
Yes. We handle corporate tax, bookkeeping, payroll and GST/HST.
Thinking about incorporating?
A short conversation is the easiest way to see whether it makes sense for you.