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  • Register a Trade Name/Operating Name/DBA. 2 Hours Rush Service Available

  • It's a simple and easy form. This site will guide you step by step and takes 5-10 minutes to complete. If you get stuck in any step, we are on live chat and call support. Our lawyers & specialists review all orders before registration.
  • Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Strict Name Rules (please read before writing the name)

  • The name MUST be in French. If in any other words, it must be translated into French correctly. The name MUST contain 2 components. 1. The generic or descriptive component: This is a word or group of words that describes the nature of business. It can be common french word. 2. The unique or distinctive component: this is the specific component, a word or group of words that clearly distinguishes one business from another. It should be unique or distinctive word. An Example: Quincaillerie Saint-Jean. 'Quincaillerie ' is the generic component, 'Saint-Jean' is unique component.
  • Guidelines

  • What is NUANS report?
    Business must be registered in an approved name. To get this name approval from provincial government, a NUANS report must be submitted.
  • How fast I can get documents?
    Well, as an approved agency, we can register your business in 1 business day, if you choose such service speed. You will receive business registration documents in email by the time period you choose.
  • What documents I will get?
    You will receive final business registration certificates (that has business registration number) in email by the service speed you chose. Afterwards, other services such as GST/HST account, CRA business number etc. will be emailed.
  • Business Details

  • Guidelines

  • What activities should I list
    Well, this is just a brief introduction about your business. You may list down 3 major activities in a single sentence which your business involves with.
  • Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Guidelines

  • what does owner mean?
    A trade name/operating name/DBA can be registered under the ownership of an existing corporation or an individual. If you have a registered company and want to add an additional name for operational purpose, you may choose the option 'corporation'.
  • Why need to upload ID?
    As per Alberta government requirement, a valid government issued photo ID (passport or Driving License) must be submitted.
  • CRA Accounts Registration

  • For Tax filing, HST, Payroll & other tasks, your business must obtain a Business Number from CRA. We can set up CRA Business number for you.
  • If you make sales and generate revenue, for applicable amount, you are required to collect GST/HST from customers, otherwise you could be held liable by CRA
  • For your province, PST account is also required to collect PST during sales and also required for annual taxation filing.
  • Guidelines

  • What is business number?
    Every business in Canada must have a business number from CRA. This is the identification of your corporation with Canada Revenue Agency.
  • What is GST/HST account?
    It's the initial set up for a GST account with CRA. Customer's invoice or receipt must show the GST number. In applicable amount, unable to collect GST may cause to CRA penalty.
  • What is payroll account?
    Payroll account applicable when you have any other employee rather than yourself. Please note, this is not payroll service, but the initial set up of payroll account with CRA.
  • Do I need PST account?
    Unfortunately a PST account is needed to the provinces that collect PST, unless you are a PST exempted individual.
  • Do I need QST account?
    For province of Quebec, QST account is also required to collect QST during sales and also required for annual taxation filing.
  • Governmental Other Registrations

  • If your business involves with export or import, you need to register for it. The government of Canada uses the import/export account number to process your customs documents.
  • Guidelines

  • Do I need import export account?
    If your business involves in importing or exporting physical goods, it is required. The government uses this account to process customs.
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  • What is domain name registration?
    We are an agent of global domain registration. After your company name gets approved, we can instantly reserve a domain in your company name for 1 year or 5 years (example: www.companyname.com)
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    • Standard Corporation
      • Ontario Corporation
      • BC Corporation
      • Quebec Corporation
      • SK Corporation
      • NB Corporation
      • MB Corporation
      • NL Corporation
      • NS Corporation
      • Nunavut Corporation
      • NWT Corporation
      • PEI Corporation
      • Yukon Corporation
    • Professional Corporation
      • Ontario Professional
      • BC Professional
      • Quebec Professional
      • NB Professional
      • SK Professional
      • MB Professional
      • NL Professional
      • NS Professional
      • Nunavut Professional
      • NWT Professional
      • PEI Professional
      • Yukon Professional
    • Non-Profit and Society
    • Holding Company
    • PREC Corporation
    • Co-operatives
    • Other Incorporation Services
      • Extra-Provincial Registration
      • Shelf Corporation
      • Ontario Public Benefit Corporation (PBC)
      • BC Benefit Corporation
      • BC Community Contribution Company (C3)
      • Custom Article of Incorporation
  • Business Names
    • Sole Proprietorship
    • Trade Name
    • General Partnership
    • Limited Partnership (LP)
    • Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
    • Master Business License
    • NUANS Reservation Report
    • Preliminary Search Report
  • Filing
    • One-Time Filing
      • Ontario Initial Return
      • Quebec Initial Return
      • CRA Accounts Set Up
      • WCB Account Set Up
      • Domain Name Registration
    • Renewal and Annual Filing
      • Annual Return
      • MBL Renewal
      • Agent for Service Renewal
      • Address Service Renewal
      • Domain Name Renewal
  • Change
    • Notice of Change
      • Director Change
      • Shareholder Change
      • Officer Change
      • Corp. Address Change
      • Change Agent for service
    • Corporate Name Change
    • Articles of Amendment
    • Continuance of a Corporation
    • Revive a Corporation
    • Amalgamation
    • Unincorporated Business
    • Dissolve a Business
  • TM & Copyright
    • Canadian TM Application
    • US TM Application
    • TM Order Modification
    • TM Search Report
    • Canadian TM Renewal
  • Search
    • Certificate & Article
    • Profile Records
    • Certificate of Status
    • Registration Papers
    • Others
      • Service Upgrade
      • Personal Real Estate
      • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Services
    • Supplies
      • Minute Book
      • Share Certificates
      • Service Support
      • Corporate Seal
      • Agent for Service
      • Address Service
    • Accounting
      • CRA & WCB
      • Charity Status
    • Marketing
    • Paralegals
      • Articles of Incorporation
      • Employment Contract
      • Certificate of Incumbency
      • Shareholder Agreement
      • Lease Agreement
      • Confid Agreement
      • Employee Terminate
      • Loan Agreement
      • Service Agreement
      • Partnership Contract
      • Joint Venture Agreement
  • Offshore
    • Guidelines
    • LLP in Alberta
    • LLP in BC
    • LLC in Alberta
    • Extra-Provincial
    • Subsidiary Corporation
  •