Sole Proprietorship Registration
Everything you need to legally register your business name and start operating as a sole proprietor.
- Business name search
- Business name registration with provincial registry
- Certificate of Business Registration
- Digital copies of all documents
- Email support throughout the process
- Available in all provinces
- Same-day processing
- All provinces supported
- Digital documents
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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Fastest to Start
Register your business name and start operating the same day. No complex legal structure required.
Lowest Cost
At $149, it's the most affordable way to legitimize your business and start accepting payments professionally.
Simple Tax Filing
Business income is reported on your personal tax return. No separate corporate tax return required.
Full Control
You are the business. Make all decisions without shareholder meetings, board approvals, or complex governance.
Open a Business Bank Account
With a registered business name, you can open a business bank account and accept payments in your business name.
Easy to Upgrade
Start as a sole proprietor and incorporate later when your business grows. We make the transition easy.
Frequently Asked Questions
A sole proprietorship is the simplest form of business ownership in Canada. It's an unincorporated business owned and operated by one person. There's no legal distinction between you and your business — you are personally responsible for all business debts and obligations.
If you operate under your own legal name (e.g., "Jane Smith"), you may not need to register in some provinces. However, if you use a business name (e.g., "Jane's Consulting"), you must register that name with your provincial registry. We handle this registration for you.
We support sole proprietorship registration in all Canadian provinces and territories, including Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Yes. Many businesses start as sole proprietorships and incorporate later when they grow. When you're ready to incorporate, we can help you with the transition. The cost to incorporate is $499 for federal or $199 for provincial incorporation.
Sole proprietorship registration is typically processed the same business day. You'll receive your Certificate of Business Registration by email within 24 hours of submitting your application.
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Register your sole proprietorship and start operating legally — all for just $149.
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