Business Guides · [n] guides
Reference guides, reviewed by professionals.
One guide per jurisdiction, legal form and path. Every fact carries its source and verification date; every guide is reviewed by a lawyer or CPA.
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Quebec· IncorporationIncorporating in Quebec in 2026: fees, timing, steps and pitfalls$397 fee, 1–3 days, French name, no residency rule.12 min · [date]Reviewed by Me David RoyImage 16:9 · entrepreneur in a workshop Canada· IncorporationFederal incorporation: the complete guide$200, certificate in 1 business day, 25% resident directors, name protected nationwide.13 min · [date]Reviewed by Me David RoyImage 16:9 · federal certificate Non-residents· IncorporationStarting a Canadian company from FranceNo-residency jurisdiction, registered office, bank account, tax number.11 min · [date]Reviewed by Me David RoyImage 16:9 · founder, Lyon and Montreal Ontario· IncorporationIncorporating in Ontario: $300 and a few hoursOntario Business Registry, Nuans report, no residency rule.10 min · [date]Reviewed by Me David RoyImage 16:9 · Toronto office Canada· PaySalary or dividend: paying yourself from a corporationRRSP, QPIP, mortgage: the mix that fits your goals, with worked examples.9 min · [date]Reviewed by Sophie Lemieux, CPAImage 16:9 · pay stub and resolution Canada· TaxWhen to incorporate: the real thresholdWhy $60,000 of profit is the tipping point, and when to ignore it.8 min · [date]Reviewed by Sophie Lemieux, CPAImage 16:9 · curve on paper B.C.· IncorporationIncorporating in British Columbia$350, name reservation first, 1–2 days, no residency rule.10 min · [date]Reviewed by Me David RoyImage 16:9 · Vancouver waterfront Quebec· ComplianceA company’s first year: the calendarResolutions, annual return, T2 and CO-17, GST/QST: nothing missed.7 min · [date]Reviewed by Sophie Lemieux, CPAImage 16:9 · annotated calendar Canada· Name and brandChoosing and protecting your company nameNuans, REQ, French-language Charter, CIPO trademark.9 min · [date]Reviewed by Me David RoyImage 16:9 · wooden sign
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