Registering your business with the government

You may have to register with the government before you start operating your business.

Before you register

Before you register your business, you will need to know:

• where your main office will be located
• which other provinces and territories you plan to operate in
• your proposed business name (see Choosing a name)
• the type of business that best suits your needs (see sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or co-operative for help determining which structure is right for you).

Choose your business type

To learn about your registration requirements and start the registration process, choose your planned business type:

• Corporation (federal or provincial/territorial)
• Sole proprietorship or partnership
• Cooperative

Get help with business registration

If you need help figuring out the business registration process you can access support by region.