Business Setup
Business Setup in Canada
Set up your Canadian company with incorporation, CRA account and tax registration support from Bestax. We support federal and provincial incorporation, CRA Business Number setup, GST/HST accounts and ongoing accounting readiness, so the business starts with the correct records and registrations rather than a certificate and a gap.
Why it matters
Why Business Setup in Canada matters
Bestax combines company setup with accounting and tax support, which reduces the gap between getting incorporated and being ready to operate. We review where you will operate, who owns the company and how the business will earn revenue before preparing the registration.
Federal or provincial, decided before filing
Federal corporations are created through Corporations Canada; provincial corporations under the applicable provincial or territorial system. We base the choice on your operating locations, business name plans and future expansion, and government filing fees differ by jurisdiction and filing method.
The CRA accounts are checked, not assumed
A corporation can already have a Business Number after certain government registrations. We check existing records before opening additional CRA program accounts, which is what prevents duplicate accounts and incorrect effective dates.
One team for registration and what follows
You do not need separate providers for incorporation, HST, bookkeeping and corporate tax support. Federal corporations also have ongoing annual filing requirements and obligations for individuals with significant control.
What we provide
What the engagement covers
Company registration and CRA registration should work together, so the corporate records are checked before any additional tax accounts are opened.
Incorporation
Federal or provincial incorporation guidance, business name and numbered company options, articles of incorporation, registered office and director information, and share structure setup support.
Business Number and CRA accounts
Business Number review, corporation income tax account information, GST/HST program account setup, payroll deductions account setup, business activity descriptions, addresses and owner and director information.
GST/HST registration
For most businesses the CRA small supplier threshold is $30,000 in taxable supplies, calculated over the current and previous four consecutive calendar quarters. A business exceeding $30,000 in one calendar quarter loses small supplier status on the triggering sale and must register within the CRA timeline. Businesses below the threshold can register voluntarily.
Registering online, and when you cannot
Since 14 July 2026, Business Registration Online is available only through a CRA account, and the user must sign in before accessing BRO. BRO also cannot handle every structure — a Canadian business with only non-resident owners cannot use it — so we identify the correct alternative route when it does not fit.
After the account is open
Effective date and reporting period review, tax collection setup guidance, bookkeeping account configuration, GST/HST return filing support, input tax credit recordkeeping and CRA correspondence assistance. Registrants have collection, filing and remittance responsibilities once registration is effective.
Post-incorporation accounting
Accounting system setup, monthly or quarterly bookkeeping, payroll setup and processing, GST/HST return filing, corporate tax preparation, financial reporting, CRA account updates and business advisory support.
How it works
The process, step by step
We review your business and ownership
We discuss your owners, business activities, operating provinces and planned company name, and identify the registrations connected with your business model.
We prepare the incorporation details
We help organise your articles, share structure, registered office information and director details, and check the information before filing.
We complete the federal or provincial filing
We prepare the company registration for the selected jurisdiction. After approval, you receive the corporate registration documents for your records.
We review your CRA Business Number
A corporation can already have a Business Number after certain government registrations, so we check existing records before opening additional CRA program accounts.
We set up required CRA program accounts
We help organise GST/HST, payroll and corporation tax account requirements. The exact accounts depend on your activities and staffing plans.
We prepare your accounting setup
Bestax can continue with bookkeeping, payroll, GST/HST filing and corporate tax support after registration.
Outcomes
What you get
Federal and provincial registration support
CRA account setup, checked against existing records first
HST registration, with the filing responsibilities explained before you register
Accounting and bookkeeping support after incorporation
Payroll setup and corporate tax support from the same team
Clear document checklists and ongoing business guidance
Who it is for
Built for businesses like yours
Founders incorporating in Canada for the first time
Non-resident owners registering a Canadian company
Businesses that incorporated themselves and need the CRA and accounting setup completed
Companies approaching the $30,000 GST/HST threshold
Businesses with an incorrect or duplicated HST setup to correct
Questions
Business Setup in Canada: common questions
Yes. We support federal incorporation and company registration across applicable Canadian jurisdictions.
Yes. We review your operating plans, name requirements, ownership and expansion goals before filing.
Yes. We review registration requirements and support CRA account setup after your company is formed.
Yes. We first check for an existing Business Number, then organise the correct CRA registration.
Yes. We review the ownership structure and identify the correct corporate and CRA registration routes. This matters because Business Registration Online cannot be used by a Canadian business whose owners are all non-resident.
Yes. We help set up a payroll deductions account when your company needs one.
Yes. We can review your corporate records and complete missing CRA or accounting setup.
Yes. We provide bookkeeping, GST/HST filing, payroll, financial reporting and corporate tax support.
Yes. We can review your account details and help address registration or reporting issues with the CRA.
We review your business plans, explain the required registrations and provide a clear setup scope.
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