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Do I need a Business Number and how do I get a Business Number?
Does your Canadian business need a Business Number? And how do you get a Business Number if you need one? This entry in the Starting a Business FAQ explains who needs a Business Number and how to register for one if you do.
Do I Have to Register for PST or RST?
Do you have to register for PST (Provincial Sales Tax) or RST (Retail Sales Tax) when you start a business? In Canada, that depends on what province or territory you're starting a business in. Here are the details with links to PST/RST registration information.
What's best: Buying a business or starting a small business from scratch?
One of the first decisions you have to make when you're thinking of starting a small business is whether you should be buying a business or starting a small business from scratch. Here's what you need to consider to help you make this decision.
Can I Start a Business When I’m in Canada on a Work Permit?
Wondering if you can start a business in Canada when you’re in the country on a Canada work permit? If so, here's the answer to your question.
Can I Start a Small Business in Canada When I'm Not Living in Canada?
Is starting a business in Canada possible when you're a nonresident? Yes, as long as certain conditions are met as this entry in the Starting a Business FAQ explains.
As a Non-Canadian, How Can I Open a Business in Canada?
Are you a non-Canadian who has an established business in your own country and would like to open a business in Canada? Or are you a non-Canadian who would like to start a company in Canada? Here's how to open a business in Canada.
Do I need a business bank account?
Do you have to open a business bank account? This Starting a Business FAQ has the answer - and some advice for finding the best business bank account.
Do I need to register a business name?
Do you have to register a business name when you're starting a business? This FAQ has the answer - and explains why you might want to register your business name even if you don't have to.
What's the difference between a business name and a Business Number?
What’s the difference between a business name and a business number and does your business have to have both? This entry in the Starting a Business FAQ explains.
What if someone else is using the same business name?
What can you do is someone else is usingthe same business name as yours? The answer depends on how you've structured your business, as this entry in the Starting a Business FAQs explains.
What's the best time for starting a business?
What's the best time for starting a business? It's got nothing to do with how old you are, as this entry in the Starting a Business FAQ explains.
How do I find small business start up money?
How do you find small business start up money? This entry in the Starting a Business FAQ tells what the most common sources of small business start up money are and gives tips for finding the start up money you need.
When does my business start?
You would think that when your business starts would be obvious when you’re starting a business – but that’s not the case. Here’s the lowdown on when your business officially starts.
Should I incorporate my business?
Should you incorporate your business? This FAQ explains the incorporation issues you need to consider to help you decide whether or not to incorporate your business.
How do I Register a Business?
How do you register a business in Canada? This FAQ tells how to register a business in Ontario and other provinces and outlines the basic process to register a business.